( Your donations are fully tax deductible) Islamic Association of the Finger Lakes, Inc. So don’t wait for tomorrow; please fill out this pledge form today. Tax ID: 16-1117144 “Whoever builds a masjid seeking by it the Pleasure of Allah, Allah will build for him a similar place in Jannah.” [Bukhari]. “…and what you spend in charity He replaces it: for He is the Best of those who grant sustenance.” ( Saba: 39) Donation/Pledge towards the New Masjid Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: All of us together can help in building Islamic Institutions today for tomorrow. The Prophet (pbuh) has said: “When a person dies, all of his/her deeds stop except for three: a Sadaqa Jariah (continuous/perpetual charity), a beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him”. ( Muslim). [ ] Monthly (2 Yrs) We are actively seeking donations to construct a new masjid and Islamic center on a 2.5 Acre property (already bought) on Hickory Grove Rd. An official New Masjid Committee has been formed by IAFL to develop and execute plans to build a new facility in consultation with professional experts. The new facility will house a Masjid and an Islamic Center that will also serve as a venue for cultural exchange between Islam and the community at large. Note: With time, the size of our community has grown, Masha’Allah, and, with it, so have our needs. We must respond positively to this progress and development around us and construct a new Masjid and Islamic Center, a center that would serve our growing needs and be a reflection of our community. With your help and generosity we aim to build a new House of Allah which will be more beautiful than our own homes. Such an Islamic center is not only vital to the next generations of Muslims in the area but it is also important to our existential identity. This new Masjid & Center would also contribute to the local cultural diversity in coming decades. We are a small community whose members come from all corners of the world. (Al-Baqarah:261) The Prophet (pbuh) was asked as to what Sadaqah (charity) was the best; to which he (s) replied “the Sadaqah in Ramadan.” He (s) also said: “Whosoever performs Nafl in this month, for him/her shall be such reward as if he/she had performed a Fard in any other time of the year. And whosoever performs a Fard in this month, for him/her shall be such reward as if he/she had perfomed 70 Fard in any other time of the year.” I Pledge (‫)إن شاءهللا‬: $ [ ] One time [ ] Monthly (1 Yr) to donate to IAFL for the construction of New Masjid. (Al-Baqarah:245) …………………………………………………………………… What can be a better time to donate than Ramadan? Home: Who is it that would loan Allah a goodly loan so He may multiply it for him many times over? And it is Allah who withholds and grants abundance, and to Him you will be returned. “The parable of those who spend their substance in the way of Allah is that of a grain of corn: it grows seven ears, and each ear Hath a hundred grains. Allah gives manifold increase to whom He pleases: And Allah cares for all and He knows all things.” We ask you to be part of this noble project and secure a place for yourself in Jannah. Profession: ………………………………………………………………… Hence, we have embarked on building a new Masjid/Islamic Center and we are offering you this opportunity to be part of this noble endeavor, no matter what the amount (small or big). Name: An Appeal for Your Help We and our children also need a building with a sound structure, built with modern facilities requiring minimum maintenance. It should have enough space for all our community activities including classroom space. Address: In the early 1970s, when the first Muslims arrived in the Twin Tiers, they established the Islamic Association of Finger Lakes (IAFL) and purchased an existing FireStation in a centrally located area. They used it as a masjid to perform prayers, offer Islamic studies classes to the children and to hold social and cultural activities. It served the purpose and fulfilled the needs of the time effectively. The Masjid / Islamic Center will have a total covered area of about 13,000 sq. ft. It will include:  Prayer hall (approx. 300 people)  Separate Wudu areas for brothers and sisters.  Facility for funeral preparation / Ghusl  Community Hall  Kitchen  Classrooms  Interfaith Library  Multimedia Room  Kids’ Play area  Offices/Conference rooms  92 Parking spaces Phone: (Cell): History of IAFL The Muslim community in Big Flats, New York, is asking you for your help and support. We are in dire need of your donations that, Insha’Allah, will allow us to continue to grow, build and keep our New Masjid vital and in operation. Email: New Masjid & Islamic Center Project Sponsor Area Musallah (Praying area) Foundation Mihrab / Mimbar Small Daily Prayer Room Minaret Reception / Foyer Interfaith Library Kid's Room Classroom Multimedia Room Name the Masjid* Kid's outdoor Play Area Wudu Place Proposed Site: Hickory Grove Rd. Horseheads, New York 14845 In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful IAFL New Masjid PROJECT Appeal for Donation! Total No. 300 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 16 Donation $3,000 /ea $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $12,000 $12,000 /ea $10,000 $6,000 $3,000 $1,000 /ea 1 Year Payments $250/m $4167/m $4167/m $4167/m $2084/m $1667/m $1250/m $1000/m $1000/m $833/m $500/m $250/m $84/m *You can suggest a name of your choice for the new Masjid for Board’s approval. IAFL Islamic Association of Finger Lakes 62 Main St., Big Flats, NY 14814 Phone: (607) 562-3869 / (607) 731-3858 Fax: (607) 733-7874 Email: [email protected] Renderings of the New Masjid IAFL is a Federally-registered, non-profit 501 (c) 3 religious organization. Tax ID: 16-1117144 Your donations are fully tax deductible. For all enquiries you may contact: 2 Years Payments $125/m 2083/m $2083/m $2083/m $1042/m $834/m $625/m $500/m $500/m $417/m $250/m $125/m $42/m “And spend (in charity) of that with which We have provided you, before death comes to one of you and he says: "My Lord! If only You would give me respite for a little while (i.e. return to the worldly life), then I should give Sadaqah of my wealth , and be among the righteous.” (Al-Munafiqoon: 10) Dr. Zahid Asgher Mrs. Bushra Sheikh Co-Chair – Fundraising Committee M. Zaman Marwat, PhD Imam / Education Director, Email: [email protected] Islamic Association of Finger Lakes 62 Main St., Big Flats, NY 14814 Off: (607) 562-3869 Cell: (607) 731-3858 Fax: (607) 733-7874