Who Is Hussain (San Francisco Bay Area)

We organize events throughout the SF Bay Area to help those in need. Inspired by the timeless legacy of a man named Hussain son of Ali. Join the movement today!

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The scenes we are witnessing in Afghanistan are distressing, yet they only skim the surface of the horrors that the Afghan people are experiencing.

The relentless grief and violence is heartbreaking. Here are 5 suggestions of ways you can take action.

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There's still time to show your support for Who Is Hussain! Purchase a hoodie or t-shirt today!

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Catastrophic wildfires are affecting California communities and the globe is reaching a tipping point. We should take some lessons from Hussain, son of Ali, and apply them to our work for climate justice in our lives. Let's #SpeakOut about climate change this muharram!

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Hussain, son of Ali, always stood to tell the truth and to speak out against oppressors. In honor of Hussain, this month take action and speak out by signing petitions, attending a protest, or using social media to raise awareness for the situation of the Uyghurs.

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This Muharram we’ll be working with Oakland Youth Aspire and ICZ to provide a local Class 1 (low income) middle school with school supplies for all their students.

Click the image for our Venmo to make a contribution towards school supplies.

#volunteer #BacktoSchool #bayarea

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Tomorrow is Memorial Day here in the United States. But did you know that 8% of our homeless population are veterans?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As we celebrate this holiday tomorrow on the last day of this month, remember those who served but still need support.

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Throwback to our #mentalhealtmonth event about breaking stigmas, overcoming labels and stereotypes, helping friends in need and so much more! Watch the discussion as well as a relaxing breathing exercise at the end: https://t.co/XD0neH6x6H

Resources via @happinessproject

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As the violence against words of Hussain ibn Ali louder than ever. We send our condolences, lend our strength, and affirm our solidarity with the families who have been affected by the recent tragic events.

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Thank you to everyone that joined us for our Saturdays at SABA! We had a great time and we hope that you had a wonderful Ramadan. 😊
"The nourishment of the body is food, while the nourishment of the soul is feeding others." - Ali, father of Hussain
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Ramadan is known for many things, including fasting, prayer, family, and charitable acts. This Ramadan supplications-inspired challenge allows us to think about the deeper meaning behind this month - it is about developing yourself by giving to others.

#ramadan #whoishussain

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Happy Ramadan to all who celebrate from Who Is Hussain SF Bay Area! We would like to welcome you to Saturdays at SABA! Join us at SABA in San Jose on April 24, May 1, and May 8 at 6pm. Please DM us if you would like to come and help us prepare the goodie bags for iftar.

#Ramadan

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Are you interested in joining Who Is Hussain? The SF Bay Area chapter has several positions open on the board!Apply at https://t.co/I0qyzr5i4U

We need your help now more than ever, so DM us to find out more about how you can get involved!

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Want to support Who Is Hussain's work in the Bay Area? Indopak Halal Market is donating 10% of each purchase to support those in need! Fundraiser is good from April 4 to April 17.
We rely on the generous community support to continue organizing events. We hope to see you soon!

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Meet WIH's Social Media Administrator: Ruqayya Al-Attiyeh

"The behaviors, speech, and ultimate sacrifice of Hussain is something we should emulate when we interact with others. To me Hussain is kindness beyond scope and courage without boundary. His fight against oppression..."

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Meet WIH's Logistics Director: Abbas Gowher:
"I chose to be a part of Who is Hussain to spread the message of a person who stood up against injustice in the midst of oppression. Hussain taught us how to treat our parents, our children, brothers, sisters, neighbors..."

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We are very grateful to everyone who came out to BSF for the fundraiser yesterday, and for supporting the art exhibit. We always look forward to the opportunity to interact with the community and raise awareness about the timeless legacy of Hussain. Stay tuned for more!

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Meet SABA Liaison Aliza Hussain

“We commemorate Hussain every year, but I don’t think we do justice to his message in our daily lives. Acts of kindness, empathy, and humanity are at the forefront of what the Ahlul Bayt* represented..."

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Join us for an art exhibition & fundraiser on March 14th! There will be a pop-up art gallery with lots of one-of-a-kind artwork.
Mention “Who is Hussain” to have 25% of your meal’s profits donated towards our efforts. 10% of all the profits from the paintings will be donated too!

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Meet WIH’s Event Planning Director: Eba Sarwar.
“I got involved in Who Is Hussain because Hussain Ibn Ali inspires me to be an active member of society so what better organization to be involved in than the one led on his name? Amongst many other amazing parts..."

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Sometimes there are angels who live on earth, and who are there to make our lives so much better ❤️ Our team in Argentina have been distributing bags of essentials to families in need of the support particularly during the pandemic.