Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:36:21 -0400 http://mskp.org/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://mskp.org/images/logo.gif http://mskp.org/ owais.memon@gmail.com http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=65 Bismillah. As salaamu alekum! This months SK will be held in: Unity House 308 8th Street Troy NY 12180 Serving: 37 meals insha Allah It will be on April 24th from 10am - 1pm insha Allah. All community members are welcome to come and help out. BUT you need to signup on this website to assure we have enough volunteers to run this blessed operation. Volunteers like you are vital to the running of this organization, We are also volunteers, and together we can get things done as a community insha Allah. Societies are just a gathering of individuals working towards one cause. For us it is for the sake of Allah insha Allah. May Allah bless us with righteous intentions and beautiful aspirations ameen. admin@mskp.org FAITH.UNITY.ACTION. Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:36:21 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=64 Asalamu Alaikum, This month we are holding a soup kitchen in Albany and details are as follows: Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Location: Marilac Family Shelter Street: 195 Washington Avenue Ext Albany, NY Please sign up at www.mskp.org so we can accommodate all the volunteers inshaAllah. May Allah reward you for any and every effort you contribute. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:38:55 -0500 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=63 As salaamu alekum, When: Saturday Jan. 30th 10am-1pm How: Serving about 157 meals and will need volunteers and drivers for delivery Why: To seek Allah's reward and help out our community Where: Joseph's House 74 Ferry Street Troy, NY please signup here www.mskp.org Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:24:17 -0500 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=62 As salamu alekum, Bismillah, May Allah reward you all for your fasting the month of Ramadan. now is the opportunity to serve those who are in need of food you stayed away from during Ramadan... instead of binging on oreos in the afternoon :) **PLEASE Signup on the website: http://www.mskp.org *** Where: 195 washington Avenue Ext, Albany NY, 12205 When: September 26th , 10am-1pm Why: To please Allah and to get into Jannah insha Allah What: package and serve 178 meals with your Muslim Brothers and Sisters and spend time with those who need a listening ear. Please devote your time for the sake of Allah to serve those who need your time and efforts, Allah is the one to accept, but without us trying we cannot receive His mercy. We have to be merciful to others and Allah will be merciful to us, and He is always the Most Merciful at all times to all people. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:04:50 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=61 Bismillahi Rahman ar Raheem - In the name of Allah, most Gracious most Merciful As salamu alekum! - peace be upon you all! https://sites.google.com/site/muslimsoupkitchenproject/ I have started to create a website on which I will document all the items I have about the MSKP from when I started insha Allah. This will require core volunteers to also document and participate in editing and adding content to make this a resource for anyone in the world who is desiring to begin their own MSKP in their locality. Please make dua for us that this is kheyr insha Allah. Jazakallah kheyrun https://sites.google.com/site/muslimsoupkitchenproject/ Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:05:53 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=60 Muslim Soup Kitchen Project “FaithUnity Action" "We feed you for the sake of Allah alone: no reward do we desire from you, nor thanks."- Qur'an 76:9 Date: Saturday, August 29th, 2009 Time: 10AM till 1PM Location: Latham Foodbank 965 Albany-Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110 We’ll be doing various tasks at the Latham Foodbank so products can be shipped to various soup kitchens around the area. 20 volunteers of ages 14+ are needed for this endeavor. Please sign up online~> Steps: 1)Go to www.mskp.org 2)Create a username 3)Click the “Volunteer button” If you need a ride please contact Br. Owais owais.memon@ gmail.com We can organize rides from 1. ICCD 2. Masjid As Salaam 3. Masjid Al Hidaya Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:21:03 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=59 As salamu alekum, Checkout the annual report, MSKP represented in it http://unityhouseny.org/annualreport08.pdf Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:15:18 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=58 As salamu alekum warahmatullah! Peace be upon you all! Alhumdulillah this months soup kitchen is a humble one. We will be serving some bbq chicken/ hotdogs (halal) to 14 residents at Unity House 504 2nd ave, Troy NY. We are in need of 5 volunteers to help prepare the meals and accompany the residents during lunch time 11am->12:30pm. May Allah reward all of you who intend on coming and cannot, and may He reward you on intending to come and coming ameen :) Again here is the info: When: July Saturday 25th 2009 Time: 11:00am->12:30pm Location: Unity House 504 2nd Ave Troy, NY Jazakallah kheyrun! May Allah reward you all tremendously ameen. walekum as salam warahmatullah -MSKP staff admin@mskp.org Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:43:56 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=57 Bismillah. A Soup Kitchen is set for this Saturday May 30th from 10am-1pm please signup on www.mskp.org It will be held at: YWCA 44 Washington Avenue Schenectady, NY 12305 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:13:23 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=56 Bismillah! As salaamu alekum! There is a soup kitchen coming up on April 25th. Registration is up! This is a great chance for presenting Muslims to the Capital Region in the best light, the act of giving, which is such a tremendous aspect of the Prophet Mohammads Character, may Allahs peace and blessings be upon him. ameen. May Allah help us all to make our intentions properly for Him and for nothing else, not for showing off, or thinking we are the best, just for the sake of pleasing our Lord insha Allah. Please be prepared to sit down with those who we serve and talk to them, more importantly, listen to them. That is the most valuable thing we can give them, even more than food. It will be held at Marilac Family Shelter aka St. Catherines The address is: 195 washington Avenue Ext Albany NY 12205 Google directions: Directions Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:52:00 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=55 As salaamu alekum, May Gods peace be upon you. We will be serving at Josephs House , 74 Ferry St. Troy NY 12180 on Saturday March 28th . Please arrive at 10am so we can begin packaging insha Allah. Josephs House , 74 Ferry St. Troy NY 12180 May Allah rewaard you all for your intentions. What do I bring? Bring your desire to please Allah and two hands ready to serve :) Please be prepared to sit down with those at the shelter and spend time talking with them. Our presence is more valued to them than food. Everyone needs a listening ear and heart , please be prepared to be that ear and heart. Walekum as salaam Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:16:13 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=54 As salaamu alekum! Insha Allah this month the SK will be held in Albany: 115 Grand Street, Albany NY, 12202 Please Signup here , after you sign in. Jazakallah kheyrun! May Allah reward you ameen. Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:36:34 -0500 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=53 As salaamu alekum! By the will of God, we will be helping out at the: Where: Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York 965 Albany-Shaker Road, Latham NY When: September 27th, 11am to 1. What: We will be helping out the Food bank in various tasks they need volunteers for. Come volunteer with your brothers and sisters! Why: For the sake of Allah!! Get extra kudos during Ramadhan! What you need to bring? A good intention and a pair of hands! And a friend!! Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:20:02 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=52 Click here for the Story online Click here for the Scan of the paper Sat, 10 May 2008 21:39:52 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=51 In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful This Saturday we will be making and serving 155 meals in Schenectady. Where: Union and Washington Ave, Schenectady CLICK HERE FOR MAP 55 of those meals will be served at YWCA 20 - Boys home 20 - Girls home 20 - Community living shelter 40- Another community living facility We will be making sandwiches! Please signup on http://www.mskp.org I met this group at the last MSA EZ conference, checkout their site!: http://www.projectdowntown.org/ If you need a ride, please meet at Masjid Al Hidaya 2339 15th St, Troy at 9:15 am insha Allah. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:27:15 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=50 The Record www.troyrecord.com Friday, April 4th, 2008 Unity House volunteers honored TROY — Eight years ago, Theresa Weinman from Albany Medical Center helped start a free medical clinic for victims of domestic violence at Unity House. Once a week, volunteer doctors and a nurse see patients who would otherwise not have access to medical care. Carol Brinkman and her coworkers from SEFCU organize a large carnival each year for the 300 children attending the Unity Sunshine daycares and preschools. This will be the ninth year that Brinkman has organized this SEFCU-sponsored event. Owais Memon from the Muslim Soup Kitchen Project brings food to the Unity House Mental Health community residences, a tradition over 5 years in the making. These are but a few examples of the many great works done by scores of Unity House volunteers. More than a dozen volunteers nominated by Unity House program directors came in for a photo shoot with Joan Heffler of Creative Expressions Photography, as a way of saying thank you For the time ana energy they have so selflessly given to Unity House over the last several years. Some volunteers will have their photo appear on the Unity House Fact Sheet, and many will have their story presented in the Annual Report. Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:06:12 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=49 Bismillah. In the name of God, As salaamu alekum! Peace be upon you! The next soup kitchen will be held on Saturday March 29th. Following are some details: When: Saturday, March 29th 10am-1pm Where: 195 Washington Avenue Ext, Albany, NY 12205 What: Service of 120 meals to those who are less fortunate than you or I. This is done for the sake of Allah (the One God) desiring pleasure for the afterlife. Please signup on www.mskp.org May God bless you all for your intentions. If you are not able to come, please donate: http://mskp.org/index.php?module=pncPayPal Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:50:33 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=48 As salaamu alekum, Ahh yes, back to the place we first started the MSKP. Joseph's House. This place always reminds me of so many things. Insha Allah it'll be a place of reminder to you as well :) May ALlah bless us with multiple deeds all over this earth before we move on to the next ameen! Here are the details for the next Soup Kitchen : When: Saturday February 23rd 2008, 10am-1pm What: Serving/packaging Lunch Where: Josephs House 74 Ferry St. Troy Ny 12180 Why: To please Allah, to cleanse ourselves, to Serve others and ultimately gain Allah's Pleasure. 10 Volunteers are needed. Please signup asap insha Allah! May Allah reward you all multifold ameen! admin@mskp.org Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:49:35 -0500 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=47 Bismillah! In the name of God most Gracious most Merciful! Lets start this year out on a good deed. Come join us in serving those in need in Schenectady from 10am-1pm on Saturday January 26th if God Wills. Where: 425 Hamilton Street, Schenectady 12305 When: Arrive at 10am , Serve Lunch at 12noon and expect to finish at 1pm if God Wills We are expecting to package meals for 100 people and serve 50 on site insha Allah The best charity is to satisfy a hungry person, said Prophet Muhammad (SAS). He also said "No wealth (of a servant of Allah) is decreased because of charity." (Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith No. 2247). please email admin@mskp.org for any questions or comments. Lets get some Kudos for Jannah insha Allah!! Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:33:06 -0500 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=46 Come join your Brothers and Sisters in serving the needy on October 27th from 10am-1pm at Marillac, 195 washington Avenue Ext, Albany, NY 12205 When: Saturday October 27th. 10am-1pm Where: Marillac, 195 washington Avenue Ext, Albany, NY 12205 Why: To serve those in need in anticipation for reward in the next life. How: Signup on www.mskp.org then come join us! Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:05:26 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=45 Bismillah, 20 Volunteers are needed to help out at the Regional Foodbank of Northeaster New York, in Latham. This is a beautiful opportunity for all of us to take advantage of during this blessed month of Ramadhan, and insha Allah will be a source of joy on the Day of Judgement ameen! Few things you must know about this opportunity. -Consists of Sorting, Lifting, Packing goods -Please do not wear any flip flops (open toe shoes etc) -Jeans and sneakers are recommended due to Warehouse environment. This will be held on Saturday October 6th from 9am-11am We will meet at Masjid Al Hidaya 2339 15th St. Troy, NY 12180 for anyone who needs a ride at 8:30am so we may promptly arrive at 9am in Latham. Please register online. may Allah reward you all! Ameen! Owais Memon admin@mskp.org Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:35:23 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=44 Bismillah, In the Name of God, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful. May Allah bless all of you who volunteered last month! Thankyou! Photos are up! If God wills (insha Allah) , we'll be having the next soup kitchen in Troy on August 25th, Details to come!!!! Keep the date open! It'll be from 10am-1pm as usual insha Allah. Peace be upon you all! As salaamu alekum!! Sat, 04 Aug 2007 14:45:05 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=43 As salaamu alekum warahmatullah! "And they feed, for the love of Allah, the indigent, the orphan, and the captive, (Saying),"We feed you for the sake of Allah alone: no reward do we desire from you, nor thanks. "We only fear a Day of distressful Wrath from the side of our Lord." But Allah will deliver them from the evil of that Day, and will shed over them a Light of Beauty and (blissful) Joy. And because they were patient and constant, He will reward them with a Garden and (garments of) silk." The Holy Qur'an - Suratul Insaan(76) : Verses 8 to 12 Every Soup Kitchen traditionally starts with the name of God and a recitation of the above verse. SubhanAllah it makes our hearts yearn even more for Heaven and the beautiful abode near Allah. This Next Soup Kitchen will be held in St. Charles Lwanga 115 Grand St. Albany NY When: Saturday July 28th 10am-1pm Where: St. Charles Lwanga 115 Grand St. Albany NY What: A chance for us to gain reward by serving those in need Why: To help others who are in need and give them the most valuable thing to us, a chance to learn about Islam and a beautiful heart of a Muslim. Signup Today! insha Allah! Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:01:40 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=42 Its that time again! Come serve the needy with your brothers and sisters on Saturday May 26th in Schenectady. 12 Volunteers are needed!!! Exact location will be emailed to those who signup on www.mskp.org iA. What: Serving and packaging lunch for those who are needy. Why: Because as Muslim's this is a form a Worship to feed those who are in need and are creatures of Allah as well. Where: YWCA, Schenectady. When: Saturday May 26th from 9:30am - 12pm Thu, 17 May 2007 18:43:14 -0400 http://mskp.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=41 In the name of Allah most Merciful, most Gracious. The RPI MSA will be sponsoring a soup kitchen as part of their Islam Awareness week programs which initiate on April 7th with the first event being students participating in packaging meals for 140 needy people around Troy! Wed, 04 Apr 2007 21:08:59 -0400