Chechnya - the forgotten people

(forwarded by a sister)

Assalamu Alaikum.

There is so much fitnah/injustice going on around the globe, that we sometimes, unintentionally concentrate on more than others and forget such places as the genocide that is Chechnya. The brothers and sisters have been through so much, things we could never imagine.
For those of you who are unaware of the plight of the Chechens'...Chechnya - the facts:

• - A quarter of the population have been killed since 1994.
• - 70% of Chechnya has been classified by the Russian Ministry of Health as a 'zone of ecological disaster'.
• - 80% of children are suffering from psychological trauma.- 1 in 3 children are born with birth defects.- Russian forces conduct an average of 109 extra-judicial executions in Chechnya each month.(Information taken from http://www.savechechnya.org/)

We have to remember that all of this fitnah that goes on is from Allah(swt) as a test for us as an ummah, to see what we do and how we react and as unfortunate as it is, many of us including myself do not do enough. We are in such a fortunate situation and we have to remember that this is due to the blessings Allah(swt) has showered upon us and we have to have shukr and be grateful for everything we have and help those less fortunate than ourselves.

Attached below is a standing order form for the Save Chechnya Campaign, where the funds goes directly to those in need. There is no pressure to give anything but if you do have the funds available, please try to give us little or as much as is possible for yourself. Donations can be as small as £1 and it sounds cliche but every penny really does count.

If you are interested in donating please visit: http://www.savechechnya.org/Jazakallah Khair for your time.

Wasalam.
Nazia (Save Chechnya Campaign Volunteer)