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During the holy month of Ramadan, charitable giving is highly encouraged as it multiplies good deeds and fosters compassion within the Islamic community.
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) emphasized in a hadith that generosity during this blessed month brings immense reward, with all acts of worship multiplied during this time. This is especially true in the last sacred 10 days of Ramadan or during Laylatul Qadr (night of power), where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) sent down the Qur’an.
Zakat, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is a vital form of charitable giving and stands among the most significant acts of charity in the Islamic faith. According to the Islamic calendar, many Muslims choose to give their zakat during the holy month of Ramadan, when generosity and compassion are especially emphasized.
Traditionally, zakat is calculated as 2.5% of a Muslim’s savings and financial assets—excluding daily living expenses—and is given to support those less fortunate and strengthen the Islamic community.
There are other types of charitable giving in Islam, too. Sadaqah, meaning “righteousness,” is a voluntary form of charity, while Lillah, meaning “for Allah,” refers to voluntary charity given solely for the sake of Allah (SWT).
The following charities are zakat eligible and confirmed by Zakat Foundation of America, the world’s leading experts on zakat and Ramadan giving.
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The zakat Foundation of America uses it as a vehicle for social change. Their life’s work has been to channel the spirit of zakat into a global vision for giving. Rest assured that they are here to give your zakat where it can have the most impact. They are the foremost authority on interpreting zakat for social good — rooted in financial transparency and accountability.
Provides poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa by offering water solutions, organizing mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency food and medical aid.
Works to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled violence, persecution, war, or disaster at home.
You can also search for organizations and nonprofits looking for help during this time. Many nonprofits that provide food aid to different regions like Gaza, Syria, Yemen, Pakistan, and other countries that need aid.
Giving charity is highly encouraged in Islam, especially during the month of Ramadan, a particularly reflective and religious time. Through acts of kindness such as helping the poor, feeding the hungry, giving the gift of clean water, and supporting charitable causes, Muslims not only strengthen social bonds but also purify their hearts and draw closer to Allah.
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