" This is the Arabic equivalent of the English "good morning." The most direct translation available for this Arabic phrase is "good morning," and is generally only used to greet someone before noon or so. In Arabic script, this greeting is written from right to left as: Pronounce this greeting as sah-bah-heu ahl-kha-ir. " If someone greeted you with "Sabahu Al-khair" first, this is the proper way to say "hello" back. In practical terms, this phrase essentially means "good morning, too." More directly, though, the greeting translates to something along the lines of "morning light." In Arabic script, this greeting is written from right to left as: You should pronounce this greeting as sah-bah-heu ahn-nuhr. " This is the Arabic equivalent of the English "good day." This phrase can be used to say "good afternoon" or "good evening." You should use it any time after noon passes during a given day. In Arabic script, this greeting is written from right to left as: Pronounce this phrase as mah-sah-uh ahl-kha-ir. " If someone greets you with " Masa'u Al-khair" first, this is the correct way to say "hello" back. In practical terms, this phrase essentially means "good evening, too," but more directly, the greeting translates into something along the lines of "evening light." In Arabic script, this greeting is written from right to left as: This phrase should be pronounced as ahl-kha-ir ahn-nuhr.
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One-sentence summary -- In the morning, greet someone with "Sabahu Al-khair. Respond to a morning greeting with "Sabahu An-Nur. In the afternoon or evening, greet someone with "Masa'u Al-khair. Respond to an afternoon or evening greeting with "Al-khair An-Nur.

What function will it serve? Think about the features you'd enjoy most as you begin constructing plans. The most common backyard ponds fall into one of the following categories. A wildlife pond is perhaps the easiest type of pond to construct. It doesn't require a pump, so it needn't be close to a source of electricity. A wildlife pond is built to look like a natural part of the landscape. Because it isn't stocked with fish, it is attractive to frogs, slugs, water sliders, and other animals that may come to it to have a drink or bathe away. A garden pond is more ornamental in appearance. Garden ponds typically have lily pads and other aquatic plants, and are built to complement the design of one's garden. Artfully arranged stones, small pump-based waterfalls, and a smattering of goldfish are often features of garden ponds. Most ponds do best in spots that get mixed sun and shade, since this environment allows plants to grow and keeps algae at bay. You may want to locate the pond in a place you can see from your home, so you can enjoy it even in cold or rainy weather. If you're constructing your pond in the backyard, the first thing to do is call your gas and electric company and ask them to come to your house and mark the locations of your gas and electric lines, so you'll know not to dig in those spots. If you have a larger property, other considerations may be involved. Call the Department of Agriculture to find out if there are places on your property that are protected watersheds, and ask if there are any other local regulations you should know about before you begin digging. Don't choose a spot too close to trees, as you may damage their root systems. If you live in a wet region, such as in the eastern region of the United States, your pond can be just a few feet wide and deep. If you're in a dryer regions, like the southwest region of the US, a shallow pond will evaporate quickly. Conduct research to find out what depth makes sense for your region. Larger ponds are easier to to maintain. They're more stable, so plants and other wildlife have a better chance of survival. Use a rope to lay out the shape of your pond and get a sense of the size you want. Keep it in place to guide you as you begin to dig.
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One-sentence summary -- Decide what kind of pond you want. Choose a location for your pond. Consider the size and depth of your pond.

An EIN is an Employer Identification Number, and it's like a Social Security number the IRS uses to keep track of businesses. Even if you don't have any actual employees, you'll still need to apply for an EIN, but it's fast, free, and easy. All you'll need to know is some basic information about your nonprofit, including a contact person, the address, the type of business entity, and what your foundation does. Fill out the online application at https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online. Form 1023 is the IRS application for 501(c)3 tax exempt status. As you might expect, the IRS wants to vet any non-taxpaying organization very carefully. As a result, Form 1023 is really an application packet, and at nearly 70 pages, a long one at that. The application fee is anywhere from $400-$850. When the stringency of the application process is coupled with potential impact of a rejected application, Form 1023 is not considered a do-it-yourself type of application. It is strongly recommended you use the services of an attorney, accountant, or otherwise experienced professional to complete Form 1023. Anticipate that cost being anywhere from $2500-$5000. Even the IRS' very conservative estimate cautions that Form 1023 will take a layman 100 hours or more. If you do choose to complete Form 1023 yourself, be prepared to provide detailed information on your nonprofit's purpose, financial picture, corporate structure, activities, and compensation to employees and members of the board or trustees, as well as copies of corroborating documents. You can examine Form 1023 at https://www.irs.gov/uac/about-form-1023. Form 990-PF (PF stands for private foundation) is like an income tax return for foundations. Even if your organization is applying for (or has received) tax exempt status, you'll still have to complete Form 990-PF. In essence, Form 990-PF is a detailed financial report of your foundation's activities. You will need to know anything relevant to your balance sheet and current accounts, including revenues, operating expenses, and in particular, charitable distributions and income or losses from investments. At "only" thirteen pages, Form 990-PF is more manageable than Form 1023, and it's more feasible for a novice to complete it. Nonetheless, it's the type of tax form for which most people would enlist the services of an accountant. You can find a copy of Form 990-PF at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-access/f990pf_accessible.pdf. Form 5227 is a tax form applicable to trusts specifically. Both charitable trusts and non-charitable trusts must file Form 5227 (in addition to Form 990-PF for charitable trusts). It asks for much the same type of information Form 990-PF doesidentifying information, gross income, investments, etc.so it shouldn't require much extra time to complete if you choose to tackle it yourself.
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Apply for an EIN. Fill out Form 1023. Fill out Form 990-PF. Fill out Form 5227 (if you are organized as a trust).