New Masjid & Islamic Center Project History of IAFL

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“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)
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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:
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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
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Offices/Conference rooms
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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
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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: sufizaman@yahoo.com
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: sufizaman@yahoo.com
Islamic Association of Finger Lakes
62 Main St., Big Flats, NY 14814
Off: (607) 562-3869 Cell: (607) 731-3858
Fax: (607) 733-7874