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
Atique Alam Prince (not verified)
Prince Atiq Alam Pakistan
Sun, 2014/11/16 - 10:34Prince Atiq Alam Pakistan belong to my name and my business is not something you borrow money and give me some kind krhn I will give back to you a little bit
M.S.M NUHUMAN (not verified)
DEAR SIR, ASSALAMU
Sat, 2015/01/24 - 11:23DEAR SIR,
ASSALAMU ALAIKUM
PLEASE HELP
USFOR MY CHILDREN EDUCATION
MY
ACOUN NO.023200117342523
PEOPLES BANK KALMUNAI BRANCH ,SRILANKA
Muhammad Mushtaq (not verified)
Help
Tue, 2015/03/17 - 04:33Respected sir
Plz contact me we need your help plz plz
rashid (not verified)
honest need
Tue, 2015/04/21 - 06:43I am rashid from south korea bieng a muslim i would like to tell you very honest no scam no fraud even you can order to brunie embassy of south korea i will present me myself at front of them be very honest after my hand injury i can not earn money my parents also surviving in trouble at this time i have not a single penny to spent there is no fraud no scham just yours little trust make my and my family life easiest allah bless you all
rashid (not verified)
i need assistance
Thu, 2015/04/23 - 01:30Salam alaikum i am from south korea pakistan national please contact me once it is very trouble time and i have no way except to get help from zakat and fitra please contact me [redacted]@gmail.com
rashid (not verified)
my sister and brothers muslims non muslims
Thu, 2015/07/09 - 12:43Rashid from south korea
I have requested to the honourable prince for some thousand dollars but i dont get reply beacuse this is fact it is not easy to justife the real needy well its ok allah inshallah help me but please please dont try to damage the image of islam and prince sutan haji it is speechless we are not deserve for his money thats why we could not get his money when we deserve allah will bring in the heart of prince that we are real needy please dont try to say this donation for islam scahm it is bad thing we are muslims and we must go at the front of allah in akhrat end of time we cant not save our accountabolity at front of allah prince helps to all and this is my request to the official of brunie darussalam please make the charity process transparent and must involve your embassy for concern case country then on this site you will get minimum messages and you will help across the board every where very transparent
md. mustafizur ... (not verified)
meed for money
Fri, 2015/07/10 - 04:43sir
i am indian bangoli muslim i hv some money ...thanks
Md.Moin Siddique (not verified)
requesting zakat money or help
Sun, 2016/10/30 - 02:43Dear Sir,
Assalamu alaikum wa ramatullah.
I beg to you sir, for requesting zakat. I'm the poor Muslim family in Bangladeshi. For your kind information.I'm request to you sir. If you help to me some Zakat money then survive in our life also our family. Then should you many many kind of me.Also survive my Muslim family. We can survive to continue all Ramadan. Please help me.
Our land and also home all are take from me. I'm now stay in another rent house, not possible continue or survive our life, I'm old man minimum 50 years running also i have sons and wife.
Best regards,
Md.Moin Siddique.
Account No- [removed]
Sonali Bank Limited.
Narsingdi-1600,
Bangladesh.
My Postal Address,
[removed]
[removed]
Narsingdi-1600,
Bangladesh.
My email : [removed]
Md.Moin Siddique (not verified)
Great urgent need of financial help
Mon, 2016/10/31 - 02:40HONORABLE KING OF BRUNEI,
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah
With due respect as i was looking for web site of sultan of Brunei and i came across this post and thought you could correct person to guide me. Please read this through and i really do need the help.
I am in great urgent need of financial help, in my family only I’m earned person, last six month ago I lost my house my land and my job, no have saving yet now also was living rent house not pay the house rent, I am in really need your help I want to do work and earned.
As you know there is Unemployment going on everywhere and I am trying to get good job since last 6 month but did not found any job yet and now I am really in financial crunch & crises and i am unable to fulfill requirement of my family due to my long unemployment
There are total 3 persons dependable on me including my Wife 1 kids.
Honorable Sir I am a young Qualified man having vast professional experience and capable of doing hard & constant work.
Honorable Sir if you can help me out to get a reasonable job where I can work and earned reasonable amount and fulfill the requirement of my family.
In the end it is therefore requested to please help me out in this regard I will great full to your Honorable personality.
Waiting for your positive prompt reply in this regard.
May Allah Bless you & your Family.
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah
Thanks & Best Regards.
Md.Moin Siddique.
Account No- [removed]
Sonali Bank Limited.
[removed]
Bangladesh.
My Postal Address,
Md.Moin Siddique,
[removed]
[removed]
Bangladesh.
My email : [removed]
Md.Moin Siddique (not verified)
Need Help
Sat, 2016/11/12 - 00:01HONORABLE KING OF BRUNEI,
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah
With due respect as i was looking for web site of sultan of Brunei and i came across this post and thought you could correct person to guide me. Please read this through and i really do need the help.
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