Alhamdulillah, we have been blessed with seeing another Ramadan. After a tough year, this month presents the perfect opportunity to strengthen our connection with Allah (swt) together. As we fast, gather for iftar and pray together in unison, we are reminded that we are all one Ummah, regardless of where we are in the world.

We urge you to extend an open hand to our global community during this blessed time – they need your support more than ever. The Prophet (saw) said, ‘Ramadan is the month of my Ummah.’ [Suyuti]

Charity increases our provision, protects us from calamity and extinguishes our sins, whilst easing the burdens of other Muslims. Our projects are prioritising some of themost vulnerable people affected by the crises that surround us.

Your Zakat and Sadaqah are a means of spreading hope to families in extreme difficulty.

We pray that Allah makes us all beacons of hope this Ramadan, amin.

‘And establish prayer, give Zakat and obey the Messenger so that mercy may be shown to you.’ [Qur’an 24:56]

Such is the importance of Zakat that it is mentioned in the Qur’an, alongside Salah 30 times. It literally means ‘purification and increase’ and is a way of purifying our wealth.

Zakat is a compulsory charity that each adult Muslim of sound mind must give each year if their wealth exceeds the value of nisab.

With the reward for Fard acts multiplied by 70 during the month of Ramadan, there is no better time to give your Zakat.

The past year has been a very difficult one for our Ummah and we want to thank you for responding to the millions of people across the world affected by conflict, climate change and natural disasters.

Muslim countries have been disproportionately hit, with women and children bearing the brunt of the impact and global inflation has only exacerbated the situation.

The Prophet (saw) said, ‘Verily, the believers are like a structure, each one strengthening the other.’ [Bukhari]

Your support will allow us to continue our life saving and life changing work in countries such as Yemen, Syria, Pakistan and Türkiye.

Automate your Zakat and Sadaqah donations during the last ten nights of Ramadan and don’t miss Laylat al-Qadr!

Our handy tool will allow you to set up your giving over the last ten blessed nights of Ramadan, leaving you more time to worship and benefit from these special nights.

The Messenger of Allah (saw) said, ‘When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah (a continuous charity), or knowledge from which benefit is gained, or a righteous child who prays for him’. [Muslim]

From education and water schemes, to orphan sponsorships and livelihood programmes, our Sadaqah Jariyah projects enable people to help themselves beyond the initial intervention.

Reap the rewards for years to come and give towards one of our Sadaqah Jariyah projects

Take on a challenge this Ramadan and raise essential funds for needy causes. Get active and take part in one of our charity walks, which is great fun for all the family.

So get your walking shoes laced up, grab a few friends and begin raising funds for some of the worlds most vulnerable people.