Hassan Abdullah says:

As Salaamu Alaikum, Habeebi, and Ramadhan Mubarak. This is Hassan Abdullah. It’s been a long time since our plane ride together back to the States from Saudia. But, I’ve followed your blog often and try to nourish myself from your work. I have just started a small Islamic clothing/community service business called “Heroes|Sheroes International”. This Sahabah Initiative has really touched me deeply and I want to support them anyway I can. We will be launching our website (heroshero.com) Tuesday, inshaa Allah. Thank you for informing me about them. I will contact them to start building our relationship of support for the Pleasure of Allah.

Love You for the Sake of Allah,

Hassan Abdullah

Hassan Abdullah says:

Oh Yeah! I wanted to share with you that our name Heroes|Sheroes International is composed of 2 acronyms because this is the image that I believe beautiful, practicing Muslims really are:

Humans-Exceeding-Remarkable-Opposition-thru-Excellence-and-Service AND

Special-Hearts-exceeding-Remarkable-Opposition-thru-Excellence-and-Service

Jazakumullahul Khair for all of your constant efforts.

Hassan

Marc says:

Hassan! Wa ‘alaykum salaam. It’s great to hear from you. Yes, that plane ride back in 2008. I pray you’re doing well. I eagerly look forward to the launch. May Allah bless it with success. Amin!

Jason hammer says:

Would this organization qualify as a recpient for zakaht?

Marc says:

Salaams, Jason. You’d have to double-check with them as I know they do many initiatives for Muslim and non-Muslim alike. Zakah, unlike sadaqah, is exclusively for Muslims. I’d contact them.