Charity contributions
Emphasising the importance of charity, the Prophet (saw) said:
‘Generosity is near to Allah, near to Paradise, near to the people, and far from the Hellfire…’
(Tirmidhi)
Ramadan/Eid 2020
This year we hope to carry on with fundraising In sha Allah. We have many new products to help raise funds for the poor. Check our Ramadan/Eid products to see how you could donate and make a contribution this year.
Ramadan/Eid 2019
With the help of all your generous contributions during Ramadan/Eid 2019 we raised £750. This money was used to build two water pumps and emergency response parcels were given out in the most needed countries.
Ramadan/Eid 2018
With the help of all your generous contributions during Ramadan/Eid 2018 we raised £660. This money was used to build a dig-a-well in one of the most needed countries. This well now provides water for nine families and In sha Allah for many generations to come.
Islamic reminders (Providing water)
Providing water is the best form of charity
‘The Messenger of Allah (saw) was asked, “Which charity is best?” He replied, “[Providing] water”’. [Abu Dawud]
Allah says in the Qur’an, ‘By means of water, we give life to everything’. (Qur’an, 21:30)
Having access to safe water is a form of Sadaqah Jariya (ongoing charity).
Building a well in someones name
On the authority of Sa‘d bin ’Ubadah that he said,
‘O Messenger of Allah! Umm (mother of) Sa‘d has died, so which charity is best?’
He (saw) replied, ‘[Providing] water’. He (ra) said, ‘So [Sa’d] dug a well and said,
“This (well) is for Umm Sa‘d”’. [Abu Dawud]
Providing water could lead to forgiveness of sins
Allah’s Messenger (saw) said, ‘A prostitute was forgiven by Allah, because, passing by a panting dog near a well and seeing that the dog was about to die of thirst, she took off her shoe, and tying it with her head-cover she drew out some water for it. So, Allah forgave her because of that’. [Bukhari]