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 

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