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What Are the Benefits of Giving Charity During Ramadan?

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

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  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
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Top 5 Reasons to Help Street Children through Chari

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  Street children are one of the most marginalised and vulnerable groups in society around the world. They live in huge threat, and often do not get the support they desperately need. According to UN estimates and reports, there are approximately 150 million children living on the street around the world. In reality, the figure is likely to be much higher, as so much is unreported and undiscovered. In this article, we break down why you should support  charities for street children , and how your donations are transforming and saving lives everyday: 1. Street children are experiencing unimaginable horrors Children living on the streets are living in constant fear, without protection, food or hope for their futures. They often spend their days and nights working or begging, moving from place to place or operating within larger, organised circles that are dangerous, exploitative and harmful. All children should be carefree and happy, but street children are at huge risk of exploita
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Our Rescue a Child project is a lifeline for many innocent children

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  Why are donors in the UK helping rescue street children?   1.5 million children in Bangladesh are living on the street tonight. With your help, we can protect them, bring them to safety and save them.     The UN estimates that there are 150 million children living on the street. This is perhaps a conservative estimate, as reporting and recording is very difficult, and the real figure is thought to be much higher. They are living in fear, without protection, food or hope for their futures. They are at huge risk of exploitation, abuse, forced prostitution, trafficking, forced labour and slavery. As one of the major charities for  street children , we support street children in Bangladesh and Pakistan. In Bangladesh, over 50% of the population live below the poverty line, which can lead to an increase in child abandonment and suffering. It is estimated that in the capital city, Dhaka, more than 500,000  street children  are living on the street. There are accounts of child
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What are the rules of Qurbani? Find out who is required to give, eligible to receive and much more

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  The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “It is the Sunnah of your father Ibrahim (as). For every hair of the Qurbani you receive a reward from Allah (swt)” [Tirmidhi] Qurbani  translates as ‘sacrifice’, and the tradition of Qurbani is a sacred sacrifice that Muslims make every year. In the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar, Dhul Hijjah, Muslims everywhere slaughter an animal — a goat, sheep, cow, buffalo or camel — to honour and commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s (as) steadfastness in faith and willingness to sacrifice his beloved son Ismail (as), for the sake of God. In 2022, your Qurbani donation means more than ever, and at Muslim Charity, we aim to reach even more people in need. With every  Qurbani donation  to Muslim Charity, a healthy animal is sacrificed in line with Shariah guidelines and Qurbani rules. The meat is then distributed to needy and vulnerable communities, helping to spread the blessings of Eid-ul-Adha, while also tackling hunger. The history of your sacred sacrifice The
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The Zakat Calculator: A Simple Tool to Help You Calculate Zakat

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Zakat is one of the pillars of Islam, which is the practice of giving a mandatory portion of one's total wealth to the needy. This is a critical part of Islam and it is imperative that Muslims understand the importance of giving Zakat . The Quran states: "Those who have been given their wealth in full, and have not overstepped their limit, and have not made their own hands wealthy, and have not made their own wealth grow by unjust means, Zakat is to be taken from them." 1. What is Zakat? Zakat is the Islamic practice of giving to the needy. Zakat is voluntary, and it is not a tax. Zakat is a way of life that is practiced by Muslims worldwide. The Qur'an states: "And make a proclamation of the good tidings to those who believe and do good works. But, they who are endowed with knowledge and faith, and who spend their wealth in the way of Allah, they are the heirs." Zakat is an important part of Islam, and it is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The Five Pi
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Our Rescue a Child project is a lifeline for many innocent children

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  Why are donors in the UK helping rescue street children? 1.5 million children in Bangladesh are living on the street tonight. With your help, we can protect them, bring them to safety and save them.     The UN estimates that there are 150 million children living on the street. This is perhaps a conservative estimate, as reporting and recording is very difficult, and the real figure is thought to be much higher.  They are living in fear, without protection, food or hope for their futures. They are at huge risk of exploitation, abuse, forced prostitution, trafficking, forced labour and slavery. As one of the major charities for  street children , we support street children in Bangladesh and Pakistan. In Bangladesh, over 50% of the population live below the poverty line, which can lead to an increase in child abandonment and suffering. It is estimated that in the capital city, Dhaka, more than 500,000  street children  are living on the street. There are accounts of children getting cau
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