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Another Indonesia Quake Kills 3500
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A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits central Indonesia, killing more than 3,500. The quake struck at 5:45 am on May 27, 2006.
Desperate relatives searched rubble for survivors after the powerful earthquake flattened nearly all the buildings in a rice-farming town while residents slept, on Indonesia's densely populated Java island.
The quake wounded thousands more and is the nation's worst disaster since the 2004 tsunami. It also triggered fears that a rumbling volcano nearby would erupt.
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Indonesian officials say that more than 200,000 have lost their homes in what was the third major quake to hit the impoverished Indian Ocean archipelago in 18 months. Battered and numbed survivors are now stretching the region's medical services to extreme limits. Battered and numbed survivors are now stretching the region's medical services to extreme limits.
Local hospitals and services have been overwhelmed by the thousands of casualties. There is a desperate need to mobilize resources to assist those who have been injured, those in need of shelter, and children who have lost family members.
Human Assistance & Development International (HADI), parent organization of IslamiCity is working with trusted NGO's on the ground to provide assistance to the victims of the disaster.
This new earthquake compounds the tragedy that has already effected several hundred thousand people.
Category: Asia, World Affairs
Views: 6224
Views: 6224
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MA.THERESA LEE FROM PHILIPPINES said:
Assala mualaikum,let's get united this time and help our bros.and sis.to rebuild houses and their lives as well.Let's pray for the souls of those who lost their lives,and may Allag forgive all our sins and accept our repentance fron all our sins,Amin
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SAFIYA FROM AUSTRALIA said:
May Allah strenghten our iman and taqwa...
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AMATUL FROM USA said:
Assalamalikum: Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raajiuun: Another earthquake in the same country and on the same Allah loving people.Allah always test good people. These Allah loving Indonesians are always grateful to Allah in good and bad situations. Allah loves them that is why He wants to test them as they have very big reward in hereafter and they will enter the paradise after passing this very hard test.Again May Allah help them and send his mercy and blessings on them.
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ABDUL-HAFIZ FROM USA said:
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. We should all make dua for the brothers and sisters that have returned to Allah. I agree with sister Dangelo. In addition, make certain that you support Muslim Aid organizations. If you have one in particular that you like then continue to help as much as possible. Remember, the believer that provides sadaqa (charity) will receive an even greater baraqa (blessing) from Allah (swt). As Muslims in North America we need to stay on the path of the righteous. Instead of spending money on the latest new cell phone, clothing, or other material possession, we need to focus on helping people in need throughout this country and other poverty and war torn areas in the world. Donate your time, money, and words of encouragement to others who may have very little or no support structures to obtain the basic elements for survival such as food, clothing, and shelter. There is another term used which is humanitarian aid. Was not our Rasul (peace and blessings be upon him) the first to properly convey this message? Al-Qur'an, (Al-Maun [Small Kindnesses, Almsgiving, Have you Seen]) ayat 1: Seest thou one who denies the Judgment (to come)?
ayat 2: Then such is the (man) who repulses the orphan (with harshness),
ayat 3: And encourages not the feeding of the indigent.
ayat 4: So woe to the worshippers
ayat 5: Who are neglectful of their prayers,
ayat 6: Those who (want but) to be seen (of men),
ayat 7: But refuse (to supply) (even) neighbourly needs. For surely, Allah speaks the truth.
The believing man and believing woman must adhere to the sunnah left by our Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). This sunnah embodies moral and ethical "codes of law" which applies to every facet of life we encounter. To adhere to both Qur'an and the sunnah is charity to the world. So, support the organizations which are neutral and impartial. Here is a list of them http://www.msa-natl.org/resources/Relief_Orgs.html
Jaz'ak allh
ayat 2: Then such is the (man) who repulses the orphan (with harshness),
ayat 3: And encourages not the feeding of the indigent.
ayat 4: So woe to the worshippers
ayat 5: Who are neglectful of their prayers,
ayat 6: Those who (want but) to be seen (of men),
ayat 7: But refuse (to supply) (even) neighbourly needs. For surely, Allah speaks the truth.
The believing man and believing woman must adhere to the sunnah left by our Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). This sunnah embodies moral and ethical "codes of law" which applies to every facet of life we encounter. To adhere to both Qur'an and the sunnah is charity to the world. So, support the organizations which are neutral and impartial. Here is a list of them http://www.msa-natl.org/resources/Relief_Orgs.html
Jaz'ak allh
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ABDUL-HAFIZ FROM USA said:
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. We should all make dua for the brothers and sisters that have returned to Allah. I agree with sister Dangelo. In addition, make certain that you support Muslim Aid organizations. If you have one in particular that you like then continue to help as much as possible. Remember, the believer that provides sadaqa (charity) will receive an even greater baraqa (blessing) from Allah (swt). As Muslims in North America we need to stay on the path of the righteous. Instead of spending money on the latest new cell phone, clothing, or other material possession, we need to focus on helping people in need throughout this country and other poverty and war torn areas in the world. Donate your time, money, and words of encouragement to others who may have very little or no support structures to obtain the basic elements for survival such as food, clothing, and shelter. There is another term used which is humanitarian aid. Was not our Rasul (peace and blessings be upon him) the first to properly convey this message? Al-Qur'an, (Al-Maun [Small Kindnesses, Almsgiving, Have you Seen]) ayat 1: Seest thou one who denies the Judgment (to come)?
ayat 2: Then such is the (man) who repulses the orphan (with harshness),
ayat 3: And encourages not the feeding of the indigent.
ayat 4: So woe to the worshippers
ayat 5: Who are neglectful of their prayers,
ayat 6: Those who (want but) to be seen (of men),
ayat 7: But refuse (to supply) (even) neighbourly needs. For surely, Allah speaks the truth.
The believing man and believing woman must adhere to the sunnah left by our Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). This sunnah embodies moral and ethical "codes of law" which applies to every facet of life we encounter. To adhere to both Qur'an and the sunnah is charity to the world. So, support the organizations which are neutral and impartial. Here is a list of them http://www.msa-natl.org/resources/Relief_Orgs.html
Jaz'ak allh
ayat 2: Then such is the (man) who repulses the orphan (with harshness),
ayat 3: And encourages not the feeding of the indigent.
ayat 4: So woe to the worshippers
ayat 5: Who are neglectful of their prayers,
ayat 6: Those who (want but) to be seen (of men),
ayat 7: But refuse (to supply) (even) neighbourly needs. For surely, Allah speaks the truth.
The believing man and believing woman must adhere to the sunnah left by our Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). This sunnah embodies moral and ethical "codes of law" which applies to every facet of life we encounter. To adhere to both Qur'an and the sunnah is charity to the world. So, support the organizations which are neutral and impartial. Here is a list of them http://www.msa-natl.org/resources/Relief_Orgs.html
Jaz'ak allh
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CRISTA DANGELO FROM USA said:
I feel that everyone should be strong most of all and try to help out as much as possiable, because we were all put on this earth for a reason and we all should be their for one another no matter what!!
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