Our community is receiving more refugees from Bosnia. Muhammad Tinjak, seriously wounded in the war, has arrived to enter Riverside Hospital for treatment. His wife Mejra and his two "children, Elma" and Elmoudin are currently staying in the Lancaster home of Br. Ahmed Abdullah and his wife Salwa. They will get an apartment on Riverview Drive on November 1st. Let's welcome them warmly!
By the end of November we win, insha'allah have three families of Bosnians living near the Omar Mosque. Murad, whose son was paralyzed and received treatment in the hospital, is expecting his wife Yassminah and daughter Sanada to join him very soon. The boy's medical situation has improved a lot, Alhamdulillah.
Sisters Ameena and Adela Dilberovic have found work at Riverside Hospital, thanks to the efforts of Sr. Leah Mohiuddin and others. They will move to Riverview Dr. on November 19th. Their mother, Elvira has gone to Croatia to try to meet her husband, still in Sarajevo. She wants to bring him here and is happy her daughters are safely established with help around them here. They thank Dr. Mouhammed Al-Minshawi for his aid. May Allah reward him.
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Monday, March 1, 2010
Sept. 1994 Bosnian Refugees
The Islamic community welcomes a Bosnian family, mother Elverra, and her daughters, Ameena and Adela, who arrived on Wednesday, August 24, 1994. Br. Jamal Nayar of the MSA, is responsible for this family, and donated funds. Muslims have been quick to offer free .' housing, both temporary and long term options, and furnishings. More than ten sisters have volunteered to help this family find their way around. Sr. Elham Bahloul is coordinating the efforts of volunteers. May Allah reward them all.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
June 1994 Update on our Bosnian Family
by Soumiya Bousfiha
As you know, Dr. Haque, her family, and many others have been sponsoring a family from Bosnia. Dr. Haque told me how much they have become members of her own family. Mashallah! She worked hard to bring Mevlida Hodzic and her children, 8 yr. old Amina, and 5 yr. old Adnan to America.
Adnan had an eye damaged in the Bosnian war and Dr. Haque made arrangements for Adnan to have eye surgery at Children's Hospital. On April 7th Adnan had the damaged cataract removed and he spent the night in the hospital. His damaged eye had to be covered, and therefore lost a lot of vision. The doctor have now covered his good eye, forcing the damaged eye to work. This will now require extra time to return to normal. Alhamdulillah, his vision has improved about 75%. Last week he had 20/80. Inshallah, it will return totally.
His sister Amina has been doing very well in learning English and is in school. She has progressed to the 3rd grade. She has adjusted well to living in America. Allah Akbar! Mevlida has also been taking adult English classes. She too has progressed and adjusted well. She can talk to you in good English now. She will be graduating from her English class June 7th. Congratulations!
The family is living with Mr. and Mrs. Bakht Quraish and their 5 yr. old son Aziz. Jazakallaho khayran this beautiful Muslim family for all they have done. They are appreciated by the community and an inspiration to all of us.
The Hodzic family had a choice to return to Bosnia or stay her
e in America. Due to the danger, Mevlida does not want to risk the lives of her family, so they will stay in the U. S. After many letters and phone calls, Mevlida's husband, Mehmed is expected to join them here soon. He is still in Bosnia recuperating from war injuries. Surprisingly, it has been found that Mevlida has a cousin and a distant uncle living in America. They have talked by phone.
Around June 18th the family may be moving to Indianapolis. They really appreciate all of you who have been so wonder fully kind and loving toward them but would very much like to live closer to other Bosnian families. I can understand that and would like to speak for the community: We will definitely miss you but wish you continued blessings from Allah.
As you know, Dr. Haque, her family, and many others have been sponsoring a family from Bosnia. Dr. Haque told me how much they have become members of her own family. Mashallah! She worked hard to bring Mevlida Hodzic and her children, 8 yr. old Amina, and 5 yr. old Adnan to America.
Adnan had an eye damaged in the Bosnian war and Dr. Haque made arrangements for Adnan to have eye surgery at Children's Hospital. On April 7th Adnan had the damaged cataract removed and he spent the night in the hospital. His damaged eye had to be covered, and therefore lost a lot of vision. The doctor have now covered his good eye, forcing the damaged eye to work. This will now require extra time to return to normal. Alhamdulillah, his vision has improved about 75%. Last week he had 20/80. Inshallah, it will return totally.
His sister Amina has been doing very well in learning English and is in school. She has progressed to the 3rd grade. She has adjusted well to living in America. Allah Akbar! Mevlida has also been taking adult English classes. She too has progressed and adjusted well. She can talk to you in good English now. She will be graduating from her English class June 7th. Congratulations!
The family is living with Mr. and Mrs. Bakht Quraish and their 5 yr. old son Aziz. Jazakallaho khayran this beautiful Muslim family for all they have done. They are appreciated by the community and an inspiration to all of us.
The Hodzic family had a choice to return to Bosnia or stay her
e in America. Due to the danger, Mevlida does not want to risk the lives of her family, so they will stay in the U. S. After many letters and phone calls, Mevlida's husband, Mehmed is expected to join them here soon. He is still in Bosnia recuperating from war injuries. Surprisingly, it has been found that Mevlida has a cousin and a distant uncle living in America. They have talked by phone.
Around June 18th the family may be moving to Indianapolis. They really appreciate all of you who have been so wonder fully kind and loving toward them but would very much like to live closer to other Bosnian families. I can understand that and would like to speak for the community: We will definitely miss you but wish you continued blessings from Allah.
March 1994 Our Bosnian Family
by Soumiya Bousfiha
Tuesday was a cloudy, cold, wet, snowy day until I had the opportunity to speak with a sweet, warm Muslim sister by the name of Nome Quraish from Pakistan. She warmed and brightened my day as the sunshine, from all the love she has in caring for others. Nome and her husband have taken in a family from Bosnia.
There are three members of the family here so far, Melvida, and her two children, 8 year old Amina, and 5 year old Adnan. The father, Mohammed, is still in Bosnia, anxiously waiting for the day he can join his family here in America.
While most of us cried silent tears in horror at seeing on TV or in newspapers the I Bosnian Muslims being killed, Dr. Malika Haque was , working at doing something to help. Since the summer of last year, she (along with Dr. Shareef of Gahanna, see page 8) has worked through International Organization of Migration (IOM) to bring those in medical need (required by IOM), here to the U.S. for help. Children's Hospital is working with her for the care and rehabilitation that will be needed for 5 yr. old Adnan. This precious little boy was injured in Bosnia and needs to have eye surgery soon. Please support him with your prayers.
Dr. Haque had submitted several names to IOM of families in need of help. Then the market place in Bosnia was bombed, where 68 were killed and many more injured. She received a fax that one of those families would be here sooner than expected. On February 18th, Adnan, his mother and sister arrived.
Several families in Columbus volunteered to take this family in. Dr. Haque decided on the Quraish family because they have a 5 year old son, Aziz, for Adnan to play with.
Thanks be to Allah, this family has been granted refugee status visas which means they may stay as long as they want in the U.S. Dr. Haque said, "This is not common place and must be a blessing from Allah." She is still working very hard to cut through all the red tape to unite the father once again with the family. He is a war casualty, injured in shelling in Bosnia, and there are problems in evacuating him.
When Melvida arrived here in the U.S., she and her children were in a state of fear. Melvida had seen her parents' bodies after their throats had been cut. Their home was in the war front area and they were forced to leave and find refuge with strangers. They lived in basements with no lights. They had to walk several miles for water, risking being shot, etc.
Adnan had 2 toy guns when he arrived here, and when he would go to bed, he would put one under his pillow and keep one in his hand, as he was afraid of being attacked during the night. The games he knows how to play are war games. This is all he knows. This is all he saw. The children were not allowed to play outside their basement refuge in Bosnia for fear they would be killed.
The daughter, Amina, is a very sweet, shy little gir1. She likes traditional clothes and "girl" things. The fear this child has had to live with just to survive is beyond our worst nightmares.
Dr. Haque has given them freedom from worry of being killed and freedom to practice their religion. In Bosnia they were persecuted if they practiced Islam. They were not allowed to read Quran out loud, for example. They now can look to a future of peace, with no bullets, no bombs, and to the day when their husband and father will be reunited with them.
Suggestions for ways to help this family:
1. Visit them. Let them know they are not alone here. Phone Nome at ###-####. Melvida is very eager to learn English and hopes to be able to work soon. The children have already learned a few words, like "pizza."
2. Donate money. Dr. Haque (###-####) is asking for money to help pay expensive phone bills to Bosnia for the family and to afford personal needs and extra help for the family.
3. Remember them in your prayers.
Tuesday was a cloudy, cold, wet, snowy day until I had the opportunity to speak with a sweet, warm Muslim sister by the name of Nome Quraish from Pakistan. She warmed and brightened my day as the sunshine, from all the love she has in caring for others. Nome and her husband have taken in a family from Bosnia.
There are three members of the family here so far, Melvida, and her two children, 8 year old Amina, and 5 year old Adnan. The father, Mohammed, is still in Bosnia, anxiously waiting for the day he can join his family here in America.
While most of us cried silent tears in horror at seeing on TV or in newspapers the I Bosnian Muslims being killed, Dr. Malika Haque was , working at doing something to help. Since the summer of last year, she (along with Dr. Shareef of Gahanna, see page 8) has worked through International Organization of Migration (IOM) to bring those in medical need (required by IOM), here to the U.S. for help. Children's Hospital is working with her for the care and rehabilitation that will be needed for 5 yr. old Adnan. This precious little boy was injured in Bosnia and needs to have eye surgery soon. Please support him with your prayers.
Dr. Haque had submitted several names to IOM of families in need of help. Then the market place in Bosnia was bombed, where 68 were killed and many more injured. She received a fax that one of those families would be here sooner than expected. On February 18th, Adnan, his mother and sister arrived.
Several families in Columbus volunteered to take this family in. Dr. Haque decided on the Quraish family because they have a 5 year old son, Aziz, for Adnan to play with.
Thanks be to Allah, this family has been granted refugee status visas which means they may stay as long as they want in the U.S. Dr. Haque said, "This is not common place and must be a blessing from Allah." She is still working very hard to cut through all the red tape to unite the father once again with the family. He is a war casualty, injured in shelling in Bosnia, and there are problems in evacuating him.
When Melvida arrived here in the U.S., she and her children were in a state of fear. Melvida had seen her parents' bodies after their throats had been cut. Their home was in the war front area and they were forced to leave and find refuge with strangers. They lived in basements with no lights. They had to walk several miles for water, risking being shot, etc.
Adnan had 2 toy guns when he arrived here, and when he would go to bed, he would put one under his pillow and keep one in his hand, as he was afraid of being attacked during the night. The games he knows how to play are war games. This is all he knows. This is all he saw. The children were not allowed to play outside their basement refuge in Bosnia for fear they would be killed.
The daughter, Amina, is a very sweet, shy little gir1. She likes traditional clothes and "girl" things. The fear this child has had to live with just to survive is beyond our worst nightmares.
Dr. Haque has given them freedom from worry of being killed and freedom to practice their religion. In Bosnia they were persecuted if they practiced Islam. They were not allowed to read Quran out loud, for example. They now can look to a future of peace, with no bullets, no bombs, and to the day when their husband and father will be reunited with them.
Suggestions for ways to help this family:
1. Visit them. Let them know they are not alone here. Phone Nome at ###-####. Melvida is very eager to learn English and hopes to be able to work soon. The children have already learned a few words, like "pizza."
2. Donate money. Dr. Haque (###-####) is asking for money to help pay expensive phone bills to Bosnia for the family and to afford personal needs and extra help for the family.
3. Remember them in your prayers.
March 1994 Bosnian Medical Help
by N.T.
Dr. Mohamed Shareef and his family have been very active in helping medical refugees from Bosnia. With his professional contacts, Dr. Shareef contributed greatly to optain equipment and medical supplies last year when our community collected donations to send over to refugee camps.
But he didn't stop there. Some 6 months ago, he sponsored Jeward and saed, two Bosnian men injured in the conflict. He arranged for their treatment at Columbus Community Hospital for eye and facial injury, requiring extensive plastic surgery. Saed was accompanied by his mother Fatima. All three stayed with the family of Dr. Shareef and his wife, Dr. Nayyar. Fatima became very good friends cooking in the kitchen with Sajida Begum, Dr. Shareef's sister, who handled so much of the extra housekeeping chores for the guests.
These guests recently left for indianapolis, where they found family friends, and Jeward has just phoned to say his wife and three children have finally joined him from Bosnia. Fatima and saed still await the arrival of Saed's wife and two daughters.
Three months ago another man, Khair-uddeen, arrived to be treated for a back injury at Grant Hospital. He is staying with another volunteer family. More people could be brought in but money and sponsors are needed. Dr. Shareef has extablished a special fund to handle donations and has a list of more Bosnians in need. He and his wife can be contacted at: [###-####].
Dr. Mohamed Shareef and his family have been very active in helping medical refugees from Bosnia. With his professional contacts, Dr. Shareef contributed greatly to optain equipment and medical supplies last year when our community collected donations to send over to refugee camps.
But he didn't stop there. Some 6 months ago, he sponsored Jeward and saed, two Bosnian men injured in the conflict. He arranged for their treatment at Columbus Community Hospital for eye and facial injury, requiring extensive plastic surgery. Saed was accompanied by his mother Fatima. All three stayed with the family of Dr. Shareef and his wife, Dr. Nayyar. Fatima became very good friends cooking in the kitchen with Sajida Begum, Dr. Shareef's sister, who handled so much of the extra housekeeping chores for the guests.
These guests recently left for indianapolis, where they found family friends, and Jeward has just phoned to say his wife and three children have finally joined him from Bosnia. Fatima and saed still await the arrival of Saed's wife and two daughters.
Three months ago another man, Khair-uddeen, arrived to be treated for a back injury at Grant Hospital. He is staying with another volunteer family. More people could be brought in but money and sponsors are needed. Dr. Shareef has extablished a special fund to handle donations and has a list of more Bosnians in need. He and his wife can be contacted at: [###-####].
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