H.E Shaykh Abdallah bin Bayyah, President of the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies, in Abu Dhabi this week. Shaykh Abdallah said: 'It is a great honour that this important forum is held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of tolerance, co-existence and peace.' The 5th Annual Forum, which opened Wednesday, was held under the theme 'Alliance of Virtues: An Opportunity for Global Peace'. Some 800 representatives of various religions, international human rights organisations, and worldwide scholars, thinkers and researchers took part. Sheikh Abdallah bin Bayyah said that, since 2017, the Forum has made many achievements, including the making of the Encyclopedia of Peace, the first part of which will be published in early 2019. The Forum continues to promote compassion and ending violence. #PeaceForum2018

Rasulullah (saw) said, 'Those who are merciful will be shown mercy by the Most Merciful. Be merciful to those on the earth and the One in the heavens will have mercy upon you.' [Tirmidhi] This winter, thousands of families are vulnerable to the elements. They are facing freezing temperatures, cyclone winds and torrential rains without the basics they need to survive. They are in need of our mercy and generosity. Muslim Hands is distributing emergency relief in 11 locations across the world. Donate today to help the vulnerable survive the winter: https://muslimhands.org.uk/appeals/below-zero-winter-appeal

'Giving charity of Friday with regard to the rest of the week is the best day to do so. This is similar to the superiority of giving charity during Ramadan with regard to the rest of the months.' - Ibn Al-Qayyim Don't miss out on the blessings of Jumu'ah. Donate to our Winter Appeal to keep vulnerable families warm and safe. https://muslimhands.org.uk/appeals/below-zero-winter-appeal

Up to four million adults and children are at risk of going hungry in London alone. As Muslims, we cannot fill our own stomachs if our neighbours are going hungry. That is why Muslim Hands is launching an Open Kitchen in Hounslow, London, this Saturday. We will be open 7 days a week, providing 100 hot, nutritious meals twice a day. Be like the Ansar who opened their hearts and homes to the Muhajireen. Donate now to feed your neighbours. https://muslimhands.org.uk/donate/the-open-kitchen/the-open-kitchen-ansar-club

'O you who have believed, spend from the good things which you have earned and from that which We have produced for you from the earth...' [Qur'an, 2:267] Those who are generous are close to Allah and His Messenger (saw). #WednesdayWisdom #WinterisHere #UKCharityWeek

‘Any Muslim who gives a Muslim a garment to wear will be in Allah's safekeeping as long as a shred of it remains on him’ [Ahmad, Tirmidhi]. With your help, Muslim Hands is distributing warm clothing, blankets and winter essentials to vulnerable people in 11 locations around the world. Donate here: https://muslimhands.org.uk/appeals/below-zero-winter-appeal

This winter, there are thousands of people vulnerable to the elements due to conflict, homelessness and poverty. With your help, Muslim Hands is providing life-saving aid to these people, including warm clothing, blankets, and winter fuel. Donate to out Winter Appeal here: https://muslimhands.org.uk/appeals/below-zero-winter-appeal

"O Allah, bless us in our Sham! O Allah, bless us in our Yemen!' [Tirmidhi] Right now, in Yemen, over 8 million people are on the brink of starvation. It is our duty to help them. Muslim Hands is distributing emergency food parcels in Yemen throughout the winter. The people of Yemen need your support. Donate now at: https://muslimhands.org.uk/appeals/yemen-appeal

Winter is here. Without your help, there are many vulnerable people who may not survive. Muslim Hands is distributing emergency relief in the UK and around the world to help people through the winter months. Find out more about how you can help here: https://muslimhands.org.uk/appeals/below-zero-winter-appeal

Winter is the season of 'ibadah and becoming closer to Allah (swt). This winter, there are many vulnerable people who need our support, such as the homeless in the UK, the refugees in Syria, and those living in poverty around the world. With your help, Muslim Hands is providing life-saving assistance to those who need it. Find out more at https://muslimhands.org.uk/appeals/below-zero-winter-appeal Keep them warm, keep them alive.