Review: Ramadan Lawn Signs

On 08.07.10, In Reviews, by tareq

I love when people come up with new and creative ways to fundraise and give dawah.

I had the pleasure of meeting Brother Qadeer Abdul this year at MuslimFest 2010 where he showed me his Ramadan lawn sign fundraising campaign. He is selling $10 Ramadan signs that are designed to be placed on lawns and other grassy areas. All proceeds from the signs go directly to his local masjid.

It’s a simple idea with a simple message; “Happy Ramadan – Charity, Humanity, Peace”. What a great way to share the cornerstones of Ramadan with neighbhours. The physical design of the product is even simpler than its message. The sign is made using a thin sheet of plastic that is held up with a metal rod, very similar to those used for political campaigns.

Dawah and fundraising in a simple yet effective form. I love it! The only suggestion for improvement I have is for future signs to include the link to a website rather than an email address. The website could allow people to purchase the signs online or could be one that provides dawah related resources.

I happily bought one for myself and I look forward to putting it on my lawn for Ramadan. If you would like to order your own Ramadan lawn sign, please contact Qadeer Abdul at islamicsigns@gmail.com.

Would you consider purchasing one? What do you think of this product, is it effective? Does the design affect your decision? Any improvements you can suggest?

More photos of the Ramadan lawn sign from MuslimFest 2010 below, click to see full size:

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4 Responses

Faraz

8.10.2010

I love this idea! I gotta tell my family about this.

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Abdul Qadeer Reply:
8.11.2010

Thank you for liking this idea Faraz !

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Hafsa

8.11.2010

Masha Allah.. Brilliant idea!

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Walid Eletry

8.26.2010

This sign is great idea, jazaka allahu khaira.

It is a good way for dawa.
A good conversation initiator with the neighbour.
Encourages other muslims to display who they are, and be proud of it.
Makes you proud when you’re going around in your neighbourhood to see how many muslim families are there and you didn’t know about.
Gives us, and others an idea about the muslim population in our area.
Doing what Mhammad(PBUH) wants us to do. By showing our numbers.(the hadith, where on Eid day you’re supposed to go for prayer from one route, and comeback from another. hence; showing and impressing by numbers.
A great way for fund raising.
There are a lot more benefits to mention, it is a superb idea jazakum allahu khairan. I HOPE THAT U R ALREADY FINISHED WITH DESIGNING A SIGN FOR EID AND IT IS IN THE PRINTING STAGE. IT SHOULD BE IN THE MOSQUES SOON.

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