Fundraising Committee Report

NOVEMEBER 2022

Allah says in the Quran (3:92):

"Never will you attain righteousness until you spend [in the way of Allah] from that which you love. And whatever you spend - indeed, Allah is All-Knowing of it."

Allah says in the Quran (2:261):

“The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. In addition, Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and knowing.” (Quran 2:261)"

A man asked the Prophet,

"O Allah's Messenger, what kind of charity is the best?" He replied. "To give in charity when you are healthy and greedy hoping to be wealthy and afraid of becoming poor. Do not delay giving in charity until the time when you are on the deathbed when you say, 'Give so much to so and- so and so much to so-and so,' and at that time the property is not yours but it belongs to so-and-so (i.e. your inheritors) (Al Bukhari 2748).

The Fundraising committee at ICLI expresses their heartfelt gratitude and appreciations for the generous contributions of our community patrons and members over the past year. These events were well attended after the prolonged Covid interruptions, and our community was keen to meet and mingle.

We had several events since after the annual fundraising event last November at garden city hotel, where over 400 guests attended the event and participated in the silent auction process. During the holy month of Ramadan, our community continued their generous donations. The ICLI Eid Bazaar was held on June 26th.2022. This event brought a festive atmosphere to ICLI. Over 40 vendors had their clothing and food items on display and our community attended the event with flair. On July 25, 2022, the summer Fund raising dinner was hosted at ICLI and several volunteers and community leaders were recognized. The final event of the year is being held today, at the Garden City Hotel and we appreciate your presence, contributions and donations to ICLI. Your generous contributions enable us to provide operational support for ICLI, a sustainable revenue stream for the spiritual and community activities of ICLI .

The core activities like Zakat, Sadaqa and Dawa will enable us to continue our institutional mission at ICLI. The fundraising committee thanks all our donors and volunteers that contribute towards the mission of ICLI

Quran : 2.274

Those who spend their wealth [in Allah 's way] by night and by day, secretly and publicly - they will have their reward with their Lord. And no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve.