As Muslims around the world continue observing the daylong Ramadan fasts, many of Pakistan’s flood victims are starving long into the night.

"Ramadan or no Ramadan, we are already dying of hunger," a 50-year-old flood victim told the Associated Press. "We are fasting forcibly, and mourning our losses."

But the victims aren’t just hungry. They are thirsty, cold, sick, and scared.

The scale of Pakistan's floods is worse than the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the 2005 Pakistan earthquake and the 2010 Haiti earthquake combined.

Shortages of food, water, clothing, shelter, and supplies are making it difficult for the victims.

Islamic Relief USA has increased its original $1 million appeal to $4 million in the wake of the increased flooding and suffering. Your support is desperately needed to help the people of Pakistan. Donate today.

Situation Facts:

• Estimated 17million people affected (one-eighth of country’s population)
• More than 1,500 dead
• 6 million people in need of life-saving assistance (WHO)
• At least 6 million homeless; estimated one million homes damaged or destroyed
• More than 200 hospitals and clinics destroyed
  
•  Worst flooding in 80 years; an area the size of Italy submerged by floods
• Affected more than Haiti quake, 2004 Asia tsunami, 2005 Pakistan quake combined
• Landslides and flashfloods washed away entire villages
• Thousands of homes destroyed; thousands of acres of farmland uprooted
• Waterborne disease like diarrhea and cholera threaten the victims

Battle of Hattin and the Conquest of Jerusalem

"After this infamous attack on the caravan, Salah Ad-Din mustered his armies and broke them into contingents to deliver an exemplary punishment to the Franks, one and all, and regain the holy city of Jerusalem, which was the place fron which the Prophet (SAW) ascended to the seven heavens and the birthplace of the prophets.

During that time, the ruler of Kerak prepared an army to attack the Muslims returning from Hajj. Salah Ad-Din called the people for jihad to protect the pilgrims. He camped at Qasr As-Salama, near Busra, and remained till the pilgrims had come in peace and safety. The pilgrims then prayed Allah to grant victory to Salah Ad-Din and overcome his enemies who were always violating their covenants and breaking treaties. Fanaticism and resentment blinded the Franks, and enmity and resentment hardened their hearts. They would taste of the same cup...."

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