Dominican Relief Effort

Attention!

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front), yesterday received a communiqué from our Muslim Brothers on the ravaged Island of Dominica. The message is as follows:

Assalamu Alaikum brothers and sisters. Alhamdulillah. May Allah reward you all with paradise Ameen.  Dominica has one organisation under one leadership, any relief to be sent should be addressed to the Muslim Community of Dominica:

Address: No 1 Federation Drive, Goodwill Roseau

Tel: +17672762899.

Currently. The contact individuals are:

Imam Idris Ahiwa.  +17672762899

Muhammad Abdullah Shabazz

Tel +17672752131

Isa Abdullah (Shabazz Son)

+17672764478

We had a meeting after Jumu’ah prayer. The information we got from the Prime Minister is that the country would be in dire need of food supplies for the next 3 to 6 months. Based on that we have decided on the following items needed for our community:

Cereals (Oats, Cornflakes etc.)

Cream of wheat

Crackers

Breads

Flour

Cooking oil

Tuna (Canned)

Cheese (Vegetarian)

Butter

Corn Meal

Sardines

Rice

Soya Chunks

Beans (Lentils, Black Eye etc.)

Canned Corn (Mixed Vegetables, Peas etc.)

Mackerel

Mashed Potatoes (Puree)

Potatoes

Juices

Garlic

Onions

Water

Salt

BABY FORMULA:

6 to 12 Months

1 to 3 Years.

DIAPERS:

SIZES 3, 4, and 5

(More in sizes 3, 4) less in size 5

Wipes

Toilet Papers

Napkins

Powdered Milk

Batteries (D battery) AA, AAA

Flash Lights /Candles/Solar Lamps

Soaps (Soap Powder/Bathing Soap)

Toothpaste

Tooth Brushes

Disinfectants

Matches/Lighters

Plastic Bags

Garbage Bags

Feminine Products

Diesel (Generator Fuel)

Tarpaulins

We got two generators from Grenada. We put one each at Roseau and Portsmouth Masjid. However, we will need at least 20 to 25 additional generators 220 vault. Preferably diesels ones.

So, what we are asking of you, your community and your organisation is that to contribute and collect these items, then to communicate with us to see if others gathered the same item. We don't want to end up with similar products from different sources.

TOOLS FOR REBUILDING/CONSTRUCTION:

Power Tools

Hand Saws

Power/Circular Saws

Drills

Big and Small Grinders

Extension Cord 50ft, 100 ft., 150ft

Hammers

Levels

Compound Mixer

Compacters

Jack Hammer

In terms of building materials, the following written items on paper in photographs attached, is for rebuilding of masjid of Roseau.

As for rebuilding of homes either completely destroyed or damaged, brother Isa Abdullah (Tel: +17672764478) is mandated to give a report.  However, preliminary reports indicate around 4 homes in the Carib territory and one in the Roseau community were totally destroyed while 10 homes - subject to correction - are damaged; mostly roofs.

The Carib territory Masjid is destroyed (See Video Attached). The destroyed structures were wooden in nature.

Imam Idris Ahiwa

Muslim Community of Dominica