An act of charity is included within the foundation beliefs of Islam, which shows us just how important giving is for Muslims.
Here are a few things about giving charity or donations to your fellow Muslims that we learn from the teachings of Islam.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated: “A man is not a believer who fills his stomach while his neighbor is hungry.” This means that you are not a true Muslim or believer in Allah (SWT) if you fail to give to charity and show mercy to someone who is less fortunate than you.
Those who consider themselves Muslims should regularly make donations to prove their devotion to Allah (SWT). If they do not, they may not be considered a true believer on the day of judgment.
Donating to the Malay Muslims of your community shows that your intentions are pure and sincere and that you care about others besides yourself.
You do not need to make massive donations in order for it to count as an act of charity.
By using an automated platform like Giving Fridays, you can make regular donations for amounts as small as only $5.
Good deeds also count as an act of charity. This could be helping someone out when they need it or doing something that will benefit someone other than yourself with no expectation of getting something back in return.
Acts of charity can be as big or as small as you like or can afford, as long as the sentiment to help someone else is there. These days you can do charity from the comfort of your home using Giving Fridays as your online donations scheduler.
A lot of the practices observed in Islam are done so to force those Allah (SWT) has blessed with wealth to be reminded that not everyone is so lucky. For example, the act of fasting during Ramadan replicates the hunger that brothers and sisters around the world in vulnerable positions face every day.
If you are in a position where you have a roof over your head, food in your cupboards, and a stable income that you can rely on to buy all the necessities required, you are truly blessed.
Islam teaches us that all wealth belongs to Allah (SWT). We should use part of it to donate to those in need.
Allah (SWT) expects you to divide the wealth that He has provided you with. Spare some of it for those less fortunate.
If you do what is right and demonstrate morality, humility, and generosity, Allah (SWT) will surely reward you for doing the right thing.
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