AsalaamzWW,
Hackneys Homeless
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) as saying, "Forgiveness was granted to an unchaste woman who coming upon a dog panting and almost dead with thirst at the mouth of a well, took off her shoe and drew some water for it. On that account she was forgiven." He was asked whether people received a reward for what they did to animals and replied, "A reward is given in connection with every living creature." (Bukhari and Muslim) = If that is what was given by Allah (Most High) to this women for giving water to a dog imagine the rewards given when aiding a human who has no shelter (especially in these current freezing nights which are the coldness ever on record) and no food.
There's an opportunity available between 6:30pm and 8pm (just one and a half hours) on any of the Thursday's in March (4th, 11th, 18th or 25th) to help homeless individuals in Hackney in a 'night shelter' (a place that provides hot food and a bed for the night) in Stokenewington. If you are interested please dropan email to Hackney Masaajid Cup on [email protected] stating which date/s you are available from those mentioned above.
The role that you'd be expected to do is setting up tables, chairs and plates for the meals (no cooking/serving) and setting up the beds for that particular night - this whole 'Setting Up' process usually takes between an hour to an hour and a half.
Alhumdolillah a few individuals have already given their names though we can always do with a few more hands. It doesn't have to be all the Thursdays it can only be one evening.
Please forward this email to other locals who might be interested.
Jazakallah
