Islamic Center of Bloomington

As of today, there are no signs that the epidemic will come to an end soon. In a campaign organized by the Islamic Center of Bloomington's emergency response team, the Muslim-American community extends its hands to provide relief to struggling families and individuals. 

We wish to respond to hardship with hope, as our faith instructs us, and send a message of compassion through action. Our Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said: "The most beloved people to God are those who benefit people most." He also said: "Show mercy to those on earth, and the One in Heaven will show mercy to you."

Elderly
Not only are the elderly the most vulnerable to dying from COVID-19, they’re also among the poorest here in the US. They are among the least able to stock up on groceries and supplies. According to the Pension Rights Center, the median income for retired adults over age 65 in 2017 was less than $20,000.

Lost Wages
As a result of the pandemic, many are losing their monthly incomes. Taxi drivers, food-service workers, flight attendants, and janitorial staff are some of many professions that could face months of financial struggle.

The Funds & How to Apply
100% of fundraising proceeds from this campaign will be used to support struggling low-income families in our city who are impacted by this crisis. Though this is a Muslim-led campaign to help the community, we welcome friends of all faiths to contribute (all donations are tax-deductible). 

For those who are economically impacted by COVID-19, see below to apply for our COVID-19 Financial Hardship Grant. We plan to respond to applications within 1 week. Successful applicants will be awarded a grant for use towards food, bills, and any uncovered living expenses as a result of quarantine and/or work and school closures. Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered and applicants must reply to the Confirmation Email with the requested documents.

We’ve all heard the phrase “ charity begins at home,” this statement holds very true for us as Muslims. Our community school -BLISS- is in need of your help.  We are asking for YOUR help not only because  we need your help, but because we, as Muslims, are taught at an early age to provide help whenever possible and to whoever needs it.  The Prophet, sallahu alaihi wa sallam said, “Allah is helping the servant as long as the servant is helping his brother. In our current situation there are many things in the school that we are struggling with. However, the BLISS team is dedicated to keeping an excellent Islamic School open in the ICOB community.   We are currently working on the following projects: 

1. Side walk addition: to give families a safe access to the building.

2. Parking spaces: to provide a safe place off of the street for parents to park when dropping off or picking up students.

3. Foundation repair: repair the building foundation to prevent water from entering the basement. 


The estimated cost is $5,000. Please give generously and encourage others to give as well to this sadaqah jariyyah project.  May Allah reward you and make it a light for you on the day when there will be no light except Allah's Light... ameen. 

The BLISS Admin Team