Zakat and Charity: Ramadan is the Best Time to Give Charity
Zakat and Charity: Ramadan is the Best Time to Give Charity
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The month of Ramadan is considered one of the most virtuous and blessed months for the Muslim community. The reward for every good deed done during this month is multiplied, especially the reward for charity and charitable deeds is very great. Allah Almighty has blessed us in the Holy Quran: "Whoever does a good deed will have ten times its reward" (An'am, 160).
Our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) always increased his generosity during the month of Ramadan. The companions even described him as "more generous than the fastest wind" (Bukhari, Muslim). Such generosity was continued by the companions and Islamic rulers. For example, Hazrat Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) gave away several caravans of goods to the needy during Ramadan.
Famous Muslim rulers throughout history have also been known to be generous during Ramadan. For example, Sultan Saladin Ayyubid gave away a large portion of his wealth to the needy and fed hundreds of orphans and widows each Ramadan.
Charity and alms that can be given during Ramadan
Organizing Iftar and Providing Food for Those Who Are Fasting Our Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever feeds a fasting person will have a reward equal to that of the fasting person, without any reduction in the reward of the fasting person." (Tirmidhi)
Giving Zakat Zakat is a form of charity that is obligatory upon Muslims. The Quran states: "Zakat is only obligatory upon the poor, the needy, those who are responsible for its collection, those whose hearts have been inclined to Islam, the captives, the debtors, those in need in the way of Allah, and the traveler" (At-Tawbah, 60).
Giving Zakat al-Fitr Our Prophet (peace be upon him) recommended giving Zakat al-Fitr at the end of Ramadan, as this charity allows those in need to experience the holiday.
Providing financial assistance to the poor "Charity extinguishes anger and prevents a bad death." (Tirmidhi).
Supporting Mosques and Religious Institutions "Whoever builds a mosque for the sake of Allah, Allah will build for him a house like it in Paradise." (Muslim).
Distributing the Quran and religious books "The best of you is the one who learns the Quran and teaches it to others." (Bukhari).
Providing water (digging a well) "The best charity is giving water." (Ahmad, Nasa'i).
Taking care of orphans and widows : "I and the one who takes care of my orphan will be like this (close to each other) in Paradise." (Bukhari)
Recommendations for giving charity during Ramadan
- Making the intention pure : Every charity must be done for the pleasure of Allah.
- Daily charity : Make it a habit to do at least one small act of kindness every day.
- Involve your family in charitable work : Teach your children the virtues of giving.
- Personally seek out those in need : It is important to deliver charity to those who are truly in need.
- Helping through charitable foundations and organizations : You can direct your funds to good causes through organizations.
Conclusion
Ramadan is a month of goodness and generosity. It is important to have pure intentions and spend your charity on good deeds so that every donation you make during this month will be greatly rewarded by Allah. You too should try to be as generous as possible during this virtuous month and help those in need.
