Ramadan is the month of generosity and giving unconditionally. One of the main purposes of the holy month of Ramadan is to make you feel the poor and their suffering. So, Muslims from all over the world start donating money, food, clothes, and more generously.
With so many charities to choose from, it can be hard to pick the one that you should donate to. So, in this article, we have brought you some of the best charities that have done astonishing work through the years. However, you should do your own research to make sure that the charity you donate to is transparent and reputable.
Read on to know more!
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Ramadan is the perfect opportunity for every Muslim to do good deeds and seek forgiveness from Allah. That’s why anyone capable of giving should donate what they can because it is one of the highest rewarding deeds you can do during this holy month.
Muslims choose to pay their Zakat during the holy month of Ramadan because it is the month of the greatest reward. In fact, Zakat is obligatory as it is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
However, your donations shouldn’t be limited to Zakat. Giving voluntary charitable contributions is highly rewarding by Allah and he will return it for you in doubles. Sadaqah is not just limited to money and resources.
If you are incapable of donating, even smiling at your brother in Islam is considered Sadaqah.
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Here are some of the best charities that you can support during the holy month of Ramadan to earn the greatest rewards:
Zakat Foundation is a non-profit organization based in the US that provides aid for vulnerable communities, orphan sponsorships, healthcare, education, post-disaster rehabilitation, and more.
They also provide Iftar meals during Ramadan for those in need. They accept donations online and the process is pretty straightforward with no extra complications. The charity was founded in 2001 and they have done tremendous work helping those in need since then.
Save the Children is an international charity that has had a great impact over the years. They have helped homeless families and children living in slums and on the streets have a better life.
They have done multiple programs to address poverty, bring inclusion, provide education and healthcare, give proper nutrition to children, and much more.
We should also commend them for supporting millions of children during the COVID-19 breakout and how well they monitored the crisis on a daily basis to provide support for those in need.
Islamic Relief Worldwide is another international organization that has positively impacted vulnerable communities over the years. Their goal is to alleviate hunger, suffering, and poverty wherever they can.
They have helped provide emergency relief for people that were affected by conflicts, natural disasters, and poverty. They have programs assisting refugees, women, and girls, and even helping with the climate change problem. So, go donate and help them aid more people.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is a reputable medical organization that aims to provide medical care for people that are affected by natural disasters, epidemics, conflicts, violence, neglect, malnutrition, etc.
They provide medical aid in nearly 60 countries across the globe. They treat all people equally regardless of their gender, religion, political orientation, race, or nationality. The organization also has high ratings from multiple independent charity evaluators.
Action Against Hunger is a great charity that has been helping people for more than 40 years in more than 50 countries. Its main goal is to deal with deadly hunger across the world. According to the organization, out of every $1 you donate. 93 cents go directly to the people in need.
The great thing about this organization is that they constantly work to empower vulnerable communities to become self-sufficient and able to provide for themselves. This should be the goal for more charities because the people that you feed once will eventually become hungry again unless you help them become self-sufficient.
Starting in 2018, this campaign has been running annually in partnership with various non-profit organizations that are committed to helping those in need. Partnering up with UNHCR – The UN Refugee Agency, this year HalalTrip plans on helping refugees that needed the proper funding around the world.
With multiple global issues, the money that are raised in this #PledgeYourLunch movement during Ramadan will be used to aid UNCHR's humanitarian efforts and will be channeled to its sustainable programs such as healthcare, education, and work opportunities for the beneficiary. Start changing their futures by donating here!
As Ramadan is here, it is a great deed to donate your Zakat and Sadaqah to reputable charities that can have a positive impact on people’s life. You can also simply prepare an extra meal for Iftar and give it to a poor person or donate your old clothes to local charities as well.
May the holy month of Ramadan bring you peace, blessings, and happiness!
