As salaamu alaikum. Please excuse the overly delayed update. Three years ago, in 2019, we launched a LaunchGood campaign, Keep Our Youth Off The Streets, to raise money to build a recreational center. We raised approximately 3.2% of the total project budget. After bank transferring issues, fees and exchange rates, we were left with $1,643.50 USD. Although we did not reach our intended financial goal we did raise enough to rent an apartment, buy some furniture and get things rolling, al hamdu lillaah.
Firstly, we rented a large apartment with the intent of dividing it into two halves. One section for a live-in Qur’aan teacher, preferably married, and the remaining space for studies. The study area is made up of a classroom, study lounge and a laboratory for hands on exercises and experiments.
Next, we were able to furnish the classroom with four large desks, ten chairs, a fan and a large second-hand whiteboard. We also purchased two computer stations for the IT room and a storage cabinet for supplies. Our friend, Muhammad, who happens to be an outstanding carpenter, built for us a mobile wooden space divider to separate the apartment into halves.
To conclude, due to financial constraint we had to make modifications to our initial project. We have been able to reach out to a limited audience. In addition to the many challenges we have experienced and still endure, it has also been fun and educational, for all of us. The Darul Arqam looks forward to maintaining and developing this effort.
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