This scam preys on emotions of Muslims, asking them to donate to a foundation headed by Sultan Hassan Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei.
Of course, a foundation by the name "Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation" does exist. However, it would not need to ask for money (Brunei and the Sultan are oil rich), nor will it do so via an obscure email.
Here is the text of the mail:
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:58:13 +0800 (BNT)
Subject: Stand up for Islam
From: "Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah" <sultan@netkad.com.bn>
To: foundation@netkad.com.bnGreetings in the name of Allah, the most beneficent,the most merciful.
Dear friend in Islam,
In todays world where Islam is being linked to terrorism we muslims have a duty to defend our good religion thereby exonerating ourselves from the negative image being created by western media against our faith. No one else but we muslims can do this for ourselves. Age or gender is not a barrier you can always make an impact no matter who you are.
The sultan of Brunei is currently funding muslims willing to take up a role for the propagation of the good message of Islam. This is the work of ALLAH which we Muslims are called as revealed to his holliness prophet Muhammad(peace be unto his name). We must not continue allowing the western media determine the image of Islam to the whole world.
If you are willing to stand up for our faith please indicate your interest and also a pledge to use any money received judiciously. Then will my international fund managers contact you to raise you a bank draft/cheque. Since this is also a way of paying my zakat(Qur'an 9:60) I am still deciding on the amount you will receive but be informed when you receive the money you use it for the propagation of the good message of Islam for example in radio talk shows , TV , print , internet or any medium prefarable to you like charity works.If you are not in position to undertake this responsibility you may simply pass on any money received to any good muslim within your community who you feel can undertake this project, all I want is good results no matter how money spent.
Your response and any gratitude should be sent to the Sultan Haji Foundation at email: foundation@netkad.com.bn to the attention of my secretary Mr.Yang Mulia Awang Haji or to Mr.J. H.Bin Lunchai. Note that message sent otherwise will not get a reply.
At your leisure you may also view my photo gallery and others by going to website www.infofoto.org.bn
Best regards,
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
(King of Brunei)
Lapangan Terbang Lama
Berakas BB1010,
Brunei Darussalam
Photo Gallery www.infofoto.org.bn
Comments
jahurul islam (not verified)
help me and my cheritable
Mon, 2013/04/08 - 06:24assalamu alaikum
i am jahir. i am from bangladesh.sir i have a charitable organization.here 50 orphan children are reading the holy Qur'an( hafeji) .every month my need 120000 money (bangladesh) . it is from my business.but now i am unable for political problem.and my business is stop.for this reason i am thinking what i do?
so please help me and save my children .please give me 150000 rial as soon as possible . believe me and allah. may allah help me and your family.
assalamualaikum
please mail me
jahir_g@yahoo.com
my bank account no
106.126.0004352 EBL BANK. BANGLADESH
aboubacar (not verified)
help
Wed, 2013/05/08 - 12:28hi,my name its aboubacar i come from mali.my ambition,is to help our great, religion.
islam?i want to build mosqee.in my country please!his majesty haji hassanul bolkiah,
i need help do it for allah!thank you peace! in muslim?world and allah!bless you
aboubacar (not verified)
help
Fri, 2013/07/12 - 11:05hi,my name is aboubacar i come from mali,my ambition,is to built the house.of allah!
in my country so?i realy need help from good muslims?please.do,it for allah!thank you
and peace!in muslim?world.
aboubacar (not verified)
help
Sun, 2013/07/14 - 17:44hi,my name its aboubacar i come from mali.my ambition,is to help our great,religion.
islam?i want to build moosque.in my country his majesty haji hassanal,bolkia i need
help please.do it for allah!thank you allah!bless you
Muhammad Assama... (not verified)
Need Donation for Reunion of
Sun, 2013/07/14 - 20:50Need Donation for Reunion of Ex-Student of Institus Dakwah Islamiah PERKIM (IDIP). Also Need Donation for Our Muallaf societies. If my donation is approval, Please do inform me, Thank you your highest .
aboubacar (not verified)
help
Fri, 2013/07/19 - 11:41hi,my name its aboubacar i come from mali.my ambition,is to help our great,
religion.islam,i want built moosque.in my country his majesty haji hassanal bolkia,
i need help please.do it for allah!thank you peace!in muslim?world allah!bless
his majesty the king of brunei.
Mohamed Kamil M... (not verified)
Zakath Need holy month of Ramadan
Thu, 2013/08/01 - 07:02Kind Attn : His Royal Highness
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
Assalamu Alaikum
"RAMADAN KAREEM"
May almighty ALLAH accept our fasting, Dua and prayers. forgiveness our sins during this holy month of Ramadan and grant us "JANNATHUL FIRDOUS" IN YAWMUL AAKIR
I like to write this mail with a view of obtaining of Zakath from your good selves
I am Mohamed Kamil Mohamed Farzan, Sri Lankan Muslim, 44 year of age, married having 2 children
Please kindly grant me a Zakath from your wealth during the holy month of Ramadan
I and my family members are make dua from almighty Allah to increase your wealth and safe guard you and your family member’s health.
My Account details are given below for your kind consideration:-
Mohamed Kamil Mohamed Farzan
Account No. [removed]
Commercial Bank,
Grandpass Branch,
Colombo - 14.
Sri Lanka
Awaiting your Zakath
Thanks & Best Regards,
Mohamed Kamil Mohamed Farzan
Mobile : [removed]
aboubacar (not verified)
help
Sat, 2013/08/03 - 11:54hi,my name its aboubacar i was contact the foundation of his majesty,i receive email:
scam from the foundation please.his exellency,seretary haji yang mulia awang.i want to
true.about it if is the foundation make email:scam to me i need more.details,from you secretary,as you know theres,more.pirats now,please.give me clear information his
exellency,not published.this message.his exellency,mr secretary please. let me know
whent you receive this message.thank you peace!in muslim?world and allah!bless
his majesty haji hassanul bolkiah,
Akram (not verified)
Charit work in Sri Lanka
Tue, 2013/08/13 - 04:14INTERNATIONAL NON GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY, CHARITY, TRUST, NOT FOR PROFIT FOUNDATION CONSULTANTS
Republic of Sri Lanka
This is from Akku INGO Consultants, we help to identify prospective beneficiaries and help in Design Monitoring and Evaluation of project. All procedural issues too will be addressed by us and will assist in the selection process of beneficiaries. The Service is limited to Muslim/Islamic Agencies/Institutions only please.
The owner of Akku INGO Consultancy is a former Senior Staff of an International INGO and has over 15 years’ experience in Directing/Managing INGO work.
(New projects based on the vision of the donor may also be designed.)
Al Haj M. Akram Marikkar MBA
E mail: akkrammarikkar@gmail.com
110/2 School Lane, Ellalamulla, Pasyala, Sri Lanka
AVAILABLE LIST OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2014
Small and Medium Scale
1. Purchase of School Books and Stationary Items and Shoes to poor School Children.
2. Infrastructure Support (Toilets, Sport facilities, Library etc.) in Schools.
3. Payment of Teachers’ Salaries to meet teacher shortages in schools
4. Food Parcells to widows with Children
5. Assistant to redeem mortgaged jewelry of women
6. Self-Employment Support
7. Assistants to perform Haj and Umra
8. Assistant to build Houses to homeless
9. Marriage support for girls
10. Renovation and or Painting of Mosque Buildings
11. Overseas employment placement support
12. Supply of wheel chairs, medicine purchase support, etc. to elders.
13. Support to Children and elders with terminal illnesses.
14. Support to obtain electricity and Power supply to poor homes.
15. Purchase of paddy fields for poor farmers
16. Issue of Lap top computers to university students
17. Al Haj M. Akram Marikkar
18. E mail: akkrammarikkar@gmail.com
19. 110/2 School Lane, Ellalamulla, Pasyala, Sri Lanka
Long Term / Large Scale
1. Construction and Maintenance of Elders Transit home
2. Construction of Mosques
3. Payment of Salaries to Teachers of Islamic Schools and Part time Islamic Schools.
4. Issues of Abaya material to poor women
5. Construction of Houses and road to poor Muslims
6. Building Water supply schemes to Muslim Villages
7. Capacity building and initiating Micro Finance Institutions
8. Construction and Maintenance of Transit home for patients with terminal illnesses
9. Employment creation by training and development / Capacity building of youth to match market requirements.
10. Construction of a Pediatrics Hospital for Muslim Children.
11. Capacity Building of Islamic Madrasas
12. Finishing School for Muslim Clerics
13. Capacity building of Muslim institutions in conflict resolution and Advocacy
14. Capacity Building of women in conflict resolution, advocacy.
Al Haj M. Akram Marikkar E mail: akkrammarikkar@gmail.com
110/2 School Lane, Ellalamulla, Pasyala, Sri Lanka
Mohammed Moukth... (not verified)
Contact Details of The Sultan of Brunei
Mon, 2013/08/19 - 21:16ASALAMUALAIKUM!
My name is brother Mohammed Moukthar Salisu, the executive director of MUTARCO FOUNDATION INC., an NGO in Ghana.
Please may I know how to contact his Majesty, the Sultan of Brunei, King Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.
Thank you.
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