Giving Sadaqah (Charity) on behalf of Mubeen Kasem

**June 5th update**

Thank you all so much for your support and generosity! We have closed this campaign from accepting any further donations because that is one of GoFundMe's requirements in order for them to forward the funds to the Zakat Foundation of America. That process will take about 15-25 days. If you would like to make a donation, please contact the organizer and we will re-open the campaign for you momentarily.

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**Cost of building a water well through the Zakat Foundation of America is $3,000. Our goal has been increased slightly to + 10% to cover GoFundMe's fees. Any extra funds will be put towards an additional charitable project in Mubeen's name through the same organization.**

**DISCLAIMER**

This fundraiser is not associated with Mubeen's family in any way and they will not receive any of the proceeds donated. The only focus of this GoFundMe is to build a water well on behalf of Mubeen. We are not collecting funds for funeral expenses, burial costs, emotional trauma, etc.**

Hello all,

Our brother Mubeen Kasem's life was cut short at 33 years of age. We all plan to do favorable works for the greater good of humanity once we reach certain goals, or a level of comfort for ourselves and our families.

The reality is, however, many of us do not make it to that stage in life. We plan, and God plans, and God is the best of those who plan. Death was written for Mubeen before he could reach old age and continue to benefit others with his contagious good energy and knowledge. We pray that God forgives his sins and rewards him according to the best of his actions.

This fundraiser is organized by Mubeen's childhood friends to donate towards building a water well on his behalf. This deed is considered "sadaqah jariyah" in Islam. Sadaqah Jariyah is charity that continues to benefit people long-term and continues to earn the giver rewards on their account with God, even after death.

The best form of Sadaqah Jariyah is giving water. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “The best charity is giving water to drink.”

We will be donating all funds to the Zakat Foundation of America to carry out building of a well in an impoverished community. We hope and pray that God accepts this action on behalf of Mubeen as a charity from him, and enters him into eternal paradise with the righteous and pure-hearted.