عن أنس رضي الله عنه عن الرسول صلى الله عليه و سلم قال: إِنْ قَامَتْ السَّاعَةُ وَفي يَدِ أَحَدِكُمْ فَسِيلةٌ، فَإِنْ اسْتَطَاعَ أَنْ لاَ يَقُومَ حَتَّى يَغْرِسَهَا؛ فَلْيَغْرِسْها

Anas bin Mālik relates that the prophet (peace be upon him) said: "If the Hour arrives and in the hand of one of you is a Faseelah and if he could stay until it was planted; So let him plant it."

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Message from the President


Hello, this is Khayra, the creator and biggest fan of Faseelah (فسيلة).

I couldn't help it with the title, it was fitting. I'll keep this short.
Faseelah was an initiative meant for Effat University, and the start was spectacular. We had great events (which you can check out in the archives) and I've met so many inspiring environmentalists and made amazing friends along the way.
However, it's my final year, and I don't have time for my baby, even though I love it so.

I declare Faseelah a public name. That means whatever you do in Effat to do with the environment, give me a call and use the logo, slogan, email templates, etc. for your eco-friendly passion. An event? A project? A newsletter? Why not?

I also leave it for anyone, male or female, to truly feel the message of Islamic Environmentalism and take it over.
Preferably someone in Effat for Effat, but I won't be picky as I think it was a great idea.

All I ask for is the following:


Scientific backing

Just because it says it's green, doesn't mean it is.

Research with reliable sources

People still don't believe in environmentalism, you'll need a strong backed honest argument to push this forward.

Standards

One thing I worked hard at was keeping events, posters, flyers, emails, blogs, and tweets as professional as I knew how.
Care was taken in forming a logo and brand identity because environmentalism, and more so Islamic Environmentalism hasn't been formally introduced. That need for a first impression counts, because you'll be representing the both of them.
Proper English and/or Arabic published content. Emails, tweets, posts, etc. need love! Honest respectable love. Spell check and I are your friends.

I'm here for anything you need, be it with interest in Faseelah or just me.

You can still follow my doings at my personal blog, "Mreow," She Roared, or Twitter, or Tumblr or Instagram under @khayraB.

Much Love,
Khayra Bundakji

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Earth Day 2011 Events in Jeddah


Earth Day has been around for over 40 years. Each year they have a different theme that reflects what needs the most awareness.

Click here to see the events from SENS and Al-Nabta.

Earth Day 2011: A Billion Acts of Green®

Courtesy of the Earth Day Network website. Click to contribute.

Technically, the idea this year revolves around registering one billion acts of green in pledges for the Earth Summit in Rio in 2012.
The campaign includes
  • Athletes for the Earth: Bringing the voices of Olympic and professional athletes to the environmental movement
  • The Canopy Project: Supporting global reforestation
  • Green Schools: Greening America’s Schools within a Generation
  • Women and Green Economy (WAGE)™: Engaging women leaders in the creation and development of a global green economy
  • Creating Climate Wealth: Convening 200 of the world’s entrepreneurs to solve climate change and create a new green economy
  • Arts for the Earth: Celebrating the work of environmental artists in all media, and partnering with the American Association of Museums to bring sustainability to museums nationwide

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Spring 2011

Welcome to another semester where we will be implementing the plans made in the fall semester.
If you're interested in taking part, please apply. Effat students apply here, and non-students apply here.

MEMBERS
I'm calling for a meeting on Sunday, February 27 at 12:30 to go over this semester and plans formed last semester.
Please find the Blackboard calendar event here
WE HAVE GET STARTED before everyone gets too busy. There is a new value point system.
Please go to the discussion board on Blackboard so we can have more material to work with.

If you know of someone who wants to join, have them fill in the application before coming to the meeting:
Click for Effat student application
Click here for non-student application


See you Sunday,
Khayra

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Littering Fine Campaign

You've noticed these, right?


Image courtesy of Destination Jeddah, check out the article here.


It's by SENS (Saudi Environmental Society) and some other sponsors spreading awareness about this new law that makes you pay if you throw garbage anywhere other than the garbage. Do you think it's working?

Friday, January 14, 2011

Al-Nabta

Al-Nabta is a legit children's educational program working with the Ministry of Education spread awareness about the environment. Click here to visit their very cute site.


Keep reading for their description found on their Facebook group. You can also follow them on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.