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What Are the Benefits of Giving Charity During Ramadan?

Ramadan is one of the most sacred months of the Islamic calendar. It comes to us as a mercy, and an opportunity to move closer to Allah (swt), to have our sins forgiven and to reap rewards and blessings. Ramadan is full of reward, and the reward of any good deed we perform is multiplied manifold. Charity is considered a beautiful, highly rewarded and important act all year round, and was hugely advocated by Prophet Muhammad (saw), who was extremely generous and advocated for those less fortunate. Giving charity all year is a highly rewarded act, but in Ramadan, it is even more sacred.

Anas narrated that:

The Prophet (peace be upon him) was asked which fast was most virtuous after Ramadan? He said: “Sha’ban in honour of Ramadan“. He was then asked: “Which charity is best?” He (saw) said: “Charity in Ramadan.“

Due to the sacredness of Ramadan, many people choose to pay their Zakat in this month, or just before so it can be distributed during the holy month. This is in hopes of receiving even more rewards and blessings for doing so. Ramadan is also ended with an obligatory giving of charity called Zakat-al-Fitr, or Fitrana, which is a small, fixed donation of approximately £5. This must be given by, or on behalf of, each member of every household to the poor ahead of Eid prayers. Zakat-al-Fitr is a way of helping to bring people together, and to ensure that no one is left behind during the celebrations of Eid.

The meaning of Ramadan

In the holy Qur’an, Allah (swt) tells us that:

“O’ you who have Faith! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may gain taqwah.” [2:183]

Allah (swt) tells us that the core aim of Ramadan is to establish taqwah – God consciousness. In this way, we are encouraged to try to understand and know Allah (swt), to strengthen in our faith and to improve our relationship with Him (swt). One way to do so, is to understand and do those things that Allah loves, one of which is giving in charity.

You can donate by visiting our Ramadan Donation Appeal 2024 page.

Why charity is so important

In Ramadan, there are many ways to seek forgiveness and reap rewards including reading the holy Qur’an, performing additional prayers, making duaa, performing dhikr and volunteering in one’s local community. Giving in charity is a phenomenal way to connect with the ummah at large, and to make a huge difference in the lives of those most vulnerable. It helps us remember how connected our world is, and that we are all the ummah of Prophet Muhammad (saw).

While giving in charity itself is a hugely rewardable act, it is important to remember that it has a huge impact on those who receive it. Giving charity literally saves lives and can transform entire communities. This also means that beautiful reward lies both in the act of giving charity by giving from your own wealth to others, and in the impact you can create.

Allah (swt) tells us:

“And whoever saves a life it is as though he had saved the lives of all of humanity.” (5:32)

Providing clean water, food, shelter, education or livelihood opportunities to those in need goes so far in tackling poverty, and easing suffering, and that’s why our Ramadan Donation Appeal 2024 includes a whole host of life-changing projects you can get involved with.

Our Ramadan Donation Appeal 2024 

Read more at our blog What Are the Benefits of Giving Charity During Ramadan?

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Sponsor a Hafiz orphan | Hifz Sponsorship | Muslim Charity

Hifz Orphan Sponsorship: Sponsor a Hafiz student for their education in Islamic Holy Quran. Donate your Hafiz Sponsorship every 3 years, 1 years and every month wise for Hafiz students.

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Prophet Muhammad (saw) said, "When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah (a continuous charity), or knowledge from which benefit is gained, or a righteous child who prays for him."

➡️ Donate Sadaqah Today: https://muslimcharity.org.uk/sadaqah-jariyah/

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During this Ramadan Appeal 2023, we can provide Ramadan food parcels and Eid gifts, and Muslim Charity is able to facilitate the distribution of your fitranah, fidyah and kaffarah.

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Prophet Muhammad (saw) spoke of the virtues of building mosques

If you want to help construct a Masjid on behalf of yourself or a loved one, then get in touch with us.

Learn more and donation for masjid: http://muslimcharity.org.uk/mosques

Or call us on: 03000 111 786

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Share Your Donation For Masjid Building!

This is a photo of Masjid Al-Noor, located in Malindi, Kenya.

It was inaugurated by Muslim Charity in March 2021. The Masjid was funded through a fundraising campaign run by the wife and children of Brother Noor as a Sadaqah Jariyah.

Visit: https://muslimcharity.org.uk/donation-for-mosque/

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Share Your Food Appeal for Muslim Charity!

Our amazing #TEAMMC volunteers were back on the streets of Manchester city centre earlier this week providing hot food, water and love to the homeless who spend their nights out in the cold.

Your £30 can help provide 30 hot meals for the homeless.

Donate Now: https://muslimcharity.org.uk/foodappeal/

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Share For a House Building as Sadaqah Jariyah!

We have started the construction of new homes in Sindh and Balochistan for families that have lost their homes due to the Pakistan floods in recent weeks.

Donate a house today for only £750, which is a great 𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐐𝐀𝐇 𝐉𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐇.

Donate Now: https://muslimcharity.org.uk/sadaqah-jariyah/

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Shining a bright light to the dark lives of street children with charity – watch this film!

In Pakistan, there are 1.5 million children living on the streets – a number that is both likely to be a conservative estimate, and one that is rapidly increasing due to poverty, frequent natural disasters and hardship. Children living on the streets anywhere and everywhere are denied of their basic rights to education, health, shelter, protection and care. They are not being raised with the love, care and safety of family or guardians, that every child should experience. Many have been abandoned by their parents or are escaping violence at home, but some come from families that are so vulnerable and impoverished that they’ve been forced onto the street to beg to put food on the table.

Muslim Charity has been working in Pakistan since 1999, and is committed to helping children live a life away from the horrors of the street, with safe shelter, healthcare, and education. We are one of few charities for street children operating in Pakistan.

Watch this film on the fantastic work we are doing with vulnerable street children in Pakistan:

Rescuing street children

In Pakistan, we are running centres for street children, where we seek to offer long-term safety and solutions to their problems on the streets. While it sounds simple, it is actually not so easy to bring children to safety. Life on the streets have made many children afraid, suspicious and even more wary, so gaining their trust is a slow process that requires patience and gentleness. Only once we have gained the trust of the children, do they begin to share their stories, and we can slowly move towards moving them to a shelter. Like many charities for street children, we have developed robust mechanisms and projects to support vulnerable children.

There are legal issues to understand and consider when moving a child to a shelter, and all admissions into a centre must be recorded officially by the police. While this step is important, it can be intimidating for children, and so our team deal with this patiently and appropriately.

Once living in the shelter, children are provided with counselling, and take part in sessions learning about their rights and self-protection. We are also able to offer them education and to build their skills.

The dark side of life

Many children on the street are living in terrible conditions, and as a means of coping with their suffering have become addicted to drugs. Many children living on the street have been subject to abuse, sexual abuse, torture and violence. Drugs, for many, is a way to numb the pain and to be able to move from day to day. Some have fallen into the habit and addiction due to the dark and dangerous circles they operate in. However, an addiction to drugs is holding these children back, and bringing their lives into even more danger.

Muslim Charity is working with children on rehabilitation. We enrol children onto a programme of detoxification and rehabilitation to help break their addiction. This includes medical intervention and counselling. While dealing with the addiction, we also work with children for them to understand their own rights, and learn how to defend and protect themselves.

This process of rehabilitation is raw, challenging and difficult. It is incredibly hard for children as withdrawal symptoms are harsh and painful, and the children lose the crutch they have been holding onto. However, we are committed to helping children lead lives that are free of toxins, pain, suffering and abuse.

In our film, our Programmes Director, Irfan Rajput, and our Pakistan Programmes Coordinator, Zubair Shah, talk about the details of this work and why it is so important for children. Watch here to see the great impact that charities for street children are having.

Children of brothels

Muslim Charity also works with another group of vulnerable children who are side-lined in society – the children of sex workers, living in brothels. The sex working industry is one of the darkest industries in Pakistan, and around the world, where women are often manipulated, abused and are not offered protection or security. Along with the issues of health, safety and dignity, women and their children are also rejected from society, which creates further divides and affects their access of nutritious food, education, healthcare and overall safety.

Many women caught up in the sex working trade are doing so out of compulsion or as the only resort to tackle poverty and debt. However, they wish for a brighter future for their children, away from the threats and suffering in the brothels. Girls, in particular, are at threat, and so Muslim Charity is committed to offering these children safety and a future that is safe and full of possibilities.

Find out more here and support charities for street children today.

What does Islam say?

Islam teaches us values of compassion, care, empathy and brotherhood. Children are extremely precious and deserve to have childhoods that are happy, safe and a place for them to thrive.

Prophet Muhammad (saw) said: “Whoever does not show mercy to our young ones, or acknowledge the rights of our elders, is not one of us.” (Ahmad)

Furthermore, a man once saw Prophet Muhammad (saw) kissing his grandson Hasan, and he said, “I have ten children, but I have never kissed any one of them”. Prophet Muhammad (saw) said in response, “He who does not show mercy (towards children), no mercy would be shown to him.” (Sahih Muslim)

Find out more about our work here and donate today to help rescue a street child by clicking here.

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Top 5 Reasons To Help Street Children Through Charity

Check out the latest blog on our website where we cover the top 5 reasons to help street children through charity.

Read More: https://muslimcharity.org.uk/top-5-reasons-to-help-street-children-through-charity/

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Calling All sisters for London Isle Of Sheppey

Our @iamteammc Cycling Club is excited to launch the following event as was announced on our recent BBC News appearance! London 2 Isle Of Sheppey(Sisters Only)

Register Now: https://muslimcharity.org.uk/ios or call us at 07946 382 868

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𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐋𝐈𝐌 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝟓𝐊 𝐑𝐔𝐍9 Oct𝙍𝙪𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙍𝙪𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙁𝙞𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙍𝙪𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙁𝙪𝙣! We are delighted to announce the return of the Muslim Charity Run for the 10th year! learn more: https://muslimcharity.org.uk/

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝟏,𝟑𝟐𝟓 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬

This is their hour of need, let's help displaced families.

𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦:

Donate online here: https://muslimcharity.org.uk/foodappeal/

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Donate water Donation For the Poor With Muslim Charity

You can donate a water hand pump personalised with your name (or the name of a loved one) displayed on the permanent plaque so that beneficiaries can remember you in their thoughts and prayers.

Donate Now: https://muslimcharity.org.uk/water-pumps-donation/ Or Call Us: 03000 111 786

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Share Sadaqah Jariyah Donation For Muslim Charity

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, "When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah (a continuous charity), or knowledge from which benefit is gained, or a righteous child who prays for him."

Donate Now: https://muslimcharity.org.uk/sadaqah-jariyah/ or call us at [phone]

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Share Your Water Pump Donation For Muslim Charity Today!

Do you want your beneficiers to remember you for your zakat donation? Then, You too can donate a water hand pump personalised with your name (or the name of a loved one) displayed on the permanent plaque so that beneficiaries can remember you in their prayers.

Donate Now: https://muslimcharity.org.uk/water-pumps-donation/ or call us at [phone]

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Share Your Water Pump Donation For Muslim Charity

At Muslim Charity, our water projects are designed to provide clean water to vulnerable and impoverished communities, for years to come. We seek to provide long-term solutions to water scarcity in a world that is increasingly affected by water scarcity and climate change. Donate Now: https://muslimcharity.org.uk/water-pumps-donation/ or call us at [phone]