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Once Upon A Bayyinah Dream

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Impact: Hamtramck, MI

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This campaign will collect all funds raised by July 26, 2015 at 11:45 PM EDT

Join me in building a new chapter in my life to learn and understand the Quran through Bayyinah Dream. Be part of my story!


The Journey Begins: Detroit to Dallas

I am Sharmin Hakim, a 24-year-old American Muslim wishing to pursue Islamic studies to better understand my religion and share my experiences with the greater Muslim community. I have been granted the opportunity to join Bayyinah Institute's Dream Program with Ustadh Adam Jamal, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan and others, for the upcoming school year. This opportunity takes me one step closer to my ultimate dream of understanding the Quran. However, I need your support to get there!



Bayyinah Dream is a unique 9-month intensive Arabic program that is geared toward teaching native English speakers to understand classical Arabic texts, focusing on the Quran. It is also an avenue to learn the language within the U.S.

Overall Impact

Your support will pave a path toward furthering my Islamic educational opportunities. Access to female scholarship is limited in my community. By supporting my studies, I'll be eligible for more Islamic studies programs requiring Arabic, such as Qalam Institute's Seminary Program with Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda, which I plan to attend following the Bayyinah Dream program. I will be better equipped to serve my community and others upon returning home. I look forward to sharing my skills and giving back to my community.

More About Me: My Story

I was born to Bangladeshi parents who immigrated to the U.S. to provide a better future for their family. I am the second of five children, and the eldest of three siblings. I support my family financially and help raise my younger siblings. I grew up in Hamtramck, MI, a 2.1 sq. mile small town surrounded by Detroit, which consists of over 80 spoken languages and a dozen cultures.



I attended Wayne State University to pursue my studies in Psychology and French. I was an active member of the Muslims Students’ Association and served as Outreach Coordinator and Public Relations Director throughout my undergraduate years. I have gained leadership skills and encountered numerous opportunities to work with the greater Muslim community through the WSU-MSA.

Growing up as an American Muslim woman, I realized there were roadblocks and limitations to Islamic knowledge and wanted to go above and beyond to learn. I took several Islamic classes online and in-person with SunniPath, Seekers Hub, and AlMaghrib Institute to quench my thirst for learning sacred knowledge.

Besides my time with WSU-MSA, I volunteered with local organizations. I held leadership positions in the Hamtramck Youth Council, participated and led a youth halaqa (Islamic study circle) in Detroit, and led service projects with Do Something, a national youth initiated service group. Last year as a full-time volunteer, I completed over 1,700 hours of service with City Year Detroit, an AmeriCorps program, as a tutor and mentor to students at a high-risk school, to help diffuse the current drop-out crisis. 


This year I am working as a Community Health Worker with the Wayne State University School of Medicine to assist parents of overweight and obese preschoolers to learn effective healthy habits to prevent adulthood obesity. 

Personalized Bengali-Themed Gifts

I have been saving up for the Dream program for over a year. However, I am slightly short on funds. I help support my family financially, and help take care of my younger siblings. I have managed my finances since the age of 18. The program cost is about $16,000 out of which I need $10,000. In exchange for your support, I am providing personalized items inspired by my Bengali culture. Items range from rich-quality henna cones made from scratch by Mehndi by Majeda, with designs included, to homemade Bengali foods kits and recipes. Please confirm your shipping address and gift of choice with your donation. 

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3. Submit this order form at the time of your donation(s) to confirm your shipping details and reward choice when donating :)

4. Make a sincere prayer that Allah (SWT) grants me success in my studies and that many other Muslim women have similar opportunities, God willing


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Sharmin Hakim9 years ago

WE DID IT!!

As salamu alaykum and Peace,


By the grace of God we raised $11,001! This could not have been possible without all of your support and contributions. You've all been incredible and have made my dream of learning Arabic a reality. I am truly humbled by this experience and I've only received kindness from everyone. Thank you.

Additionally, rewards are in the process of being created and sent out in a timely manner, InshaAllah (God willing). Please make sure to fill out this form to receive your gift.

Thank you for believing in my dream. :)


With Peace,

Sharmin Hakim


Sharmin Hakim9 years ago

Hit the goal!!

As salamu alaykum and Peace,

I hope you're all doing well. I am excited to say that the goal of $10,000 has been reached! Alhamdulillah (Praise be to God). This could not be possible without all your support. I am truly grateful. Thank you. There is still some time left to donate, which will still help cover program costs. So feel free to share and please keep me in your prayers. 

Thank you so much!

Peace,

Sharmin 

Sharmin Hakim9 years ago

Hit over 90% of the goal!

As salamu alaykum and Peace,

We've hit over 90% of the $10,000 goal! Thank you so much for your support! This would not be possible without your help. Please spread the word and share the campaign with friends so we can reach 100%. The campaign link is LaunchGood.com/Sharmin. 

Thanks so much!

Peace,

Sharmin

Sharmin Hakim9 years ago

50% Raised with YOUR help! :)

As salamu alaykum and Peace,

Alhamdulillah (Praise be to God), we reached the halfway mark for my Bayyinah Dream campaign. We raised $5,000 out of the $10,000 goal. JazakAllah khair and thank you for all your support! Please share my project with your friends and family to make the greatest impact! There are 25 days left to reach the goal and I believe we can do it together.

Thanks again for your support!

Peace,
Sharmin

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