Friends, we need to talk about Sister Asma. For years, she's been the silent guardian of our community, and now she's facing the fight of her life.

Asma's story isn't just inspiring – it's heartbreaking. Years ago, she walked away from a stable nursing career because she saw a desperate need. Muslim women were suffering – homeless, abused, denied proper healthcare. Asma couldn't stand by and watch. She threw herself into this work, opening shelters and becoming a lifeline for countless women.

But now, Asma's own lifeline is fraying. For years, she's battled mysterious health problems. Recently, it all came crashing down. She collapsed, alone and scared. When she woke up as a result of her daughter checking on her, she was in a pool of her own blood, her face so badly hurt it needed 30 stitches. Now, she can't even walk.

The worst part? Doctors still don't know what's wrong. Asma is trapped in a nursing/rehab facility , a place that can't give her the care she truly needs. Her words haunt us: "It's depressing being forced to exist like an invalid." Imagine the anguish of someone who's always been strong, now needing help to eat, to bathe, to use the bathroom. The loss of dignity is taking a major toll on her spirit.

Even in her darkest moments, Asma's thoughts are with others. She's tormented by the families she's had to turn away from her shelters. "I never would do that before," she told us, her voice breaking. The weight of those left behind is a burden she carries, even from her hospital bed.

The road ahead is long and uncertain. Doctors say Asma needs long-term rehab, but the harsh reality is she can't afford it. All those years of putting others first meant she never built up savings or security for herself. The irony is painful – a lifetime of caring for others, and now there's no safety net to catch her.

But here's where a flicker of hope comes in. That's us. We can be Asma's safety net. We're reaching out, asking for help to:

1. Move Asma to a place that can truly care for her. She needs to be medically monitored 24 hours daily with proper medical equipment nearby, for the foresee-able future which is why she can't stay with family alone.
2. Provide the in-home nursing she desperately needs
3. Ensure she gets proper nutrition and care
4. Keep her life's work – the shelters – running

This isn't just about helping Asma recover. It's about honoring a lifetime of sacrifice. It's about showing that when you dedicate your life to lifting others, your community will be there to catch you when you fall.

Every donation, no matter how small, is a message to Asma: You are not alone. We see you. We honor you. And we're here for you.

The path ahead is scary and uncertain. But together, we can bring some light into Asma's darkest hour. Please, give what you can. Let's show Asma that her years of compassion have not been forgotten.