Please see below message about humanitarian crisis in Syria.

Wassalaam,
Munawar Saqib
856-495-6421

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From: Munum Naeem <munumnaeem@PROTECTED>
Date: September 17, 2013, 3:43:47 PM EDT

Respected Members of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat USA
Assalamo Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahe Wabarakatuhu

Syedna Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (ABA) explained the gravity of the current Syrian conflict in detail during his Friday sermon delivered on September 13, 2013. Hazoore Aqdas (ABA) did not only mention the global consequences of war if it happens, but also highlighted the plight and suffering faced by the populations currently due to the conflict. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (ABA) has advised members of the Jamaat to pray for the victims of the conflict and that may Allah bring a peaceful end to this issue. At the same time, Hazoore Aqdas (ABA) has directed Humanity First to raise funds and provide assistance to the suffering refugee populations of Syria.

The Syrian civil war is one of the worst humanitarian crisis in the recent history and has claimed over 100,000 fatalities, 4.25 million internally displaced people and over 2 million people displaced abroad, mostly in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt. More than half or 1 million of the refugees displaced abroad are children.

The refugees of Syrian civil war, mainly women and children, who are living in camps in several countries, are suffering from both physical and psychological medical conditions, and lack reliable access to medical care, food, safe drinking water, and shelters. As winter approaches in the next few months, the situation will get even more critical. Without access to essential supplies necessary to live through the harsh winter, many innocent lives will be lost and many more will suffer.

Humanity First, under the guidance of Beloved Huzoor (aba) is working with the UN and other NGOs on the ground and planning to provide thousands of 'Winterization kits' to Syrian refugee families living in refugee camps in Jordan. These winterization kits will be prepared based on UNHCR guidelines and will include blankets, heaters, hygiene kits, children's survival kits, and other items essential for survival of Syrian refugees in harsh winters.

We appeal to all members of Jamaat for their continuous prayers and generous donations to enable Humanity First to respond to the Syrian refugee crisis and make a difference in the lives of the victims as wished by our beloved Hazoore Aqdas (ABA).

Please give your donations to Local Jamaat Finance Secretary who will issue a tax deductible receipt on Jamaat Receipt Book. You can also give Checks to local HF Ambassador/ Representative. To donate through PayPal or Network for Good, please visit the donation page on Humanity First USA website http://usa.humanityfirst.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=85You (includes 4.5% fee).

May Allah Taala bless us and give us the opportunity to serve His creation in the best possible way. Ameen.

Wassalam
Munum Naeem
Naib Ameer, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat USA, and
Executive Director, Humanity First USA