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Ways to give Sadaqah
April 15, 2011 By
Bismillah The following is a compilation of narrations from the Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) highlighting different ways we can give sadaqah (charity) with commentary from Riyad as-Saliheen. Importance of Giving Sadaqah Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “Giving in charity is an obligation upon every Muslim. It was said (to him): “What about one who does not find (the means) to do so?” He said, “Let … [Read more...]
Honouring Our Elders
October 19, 2010 By
On Wednesday 13th of October 2010 local charitable organisation, the Bismillah Trust, hosted 22 seniors from the Vistarus Community Centre in Sydneham, a centre that caters primarily for the destitute citizens of Port Elizabeth. There was a feeling of excitement as the Bismillah Trust Social Services team arrived at the centre. The program commenced with a motivational talk for the elderly. Afterwards each person received some spending money for the day and the residents were transported to the … [Read more...]
Foreign Aid: The Path to Slavery
November 13, 2009 By
Elite capitalist nations, such as America, UK and Canada, portray aid packages to Muslim countries as charity. But, in reality, this money is an investment that enables the colonial powers to maintain their influence in the Muslim lands. Foreign aid is a tool of control. We must call on the Ummah to reject the continued subordination of our affairs to these colonial nations. We must call on the people of influence in the Muslim lands to reject foreign aid and set a course that is subordinate to none … [Read more...]
Gift of the Givers Health Clinic and Winter Project
July 24, 2008 By
Insha'allah this will be a regular feature, ANY muslim organizations and charities who want publish their press releases, may email me, and I will post it up on MyUmmah Gift of the Givers R6 million Winter Project delivering One Hundred Thousand [100 000] blankets in six [6] provinces, reaches Tembisa today at 11:00. ANC President, Mr. Jacob Zuma, is the key note speaker for today's event. Further to that, today marks the official opening of Gift of the Givers third Primary Health Clinic … [Read more...]
Islamic Relief: Middle East Update 2008
March 31, 2008 By
Middle East update Palestine: Gaza Strip Appeal In addition to a siege imposed on the Gaza Strip and deteriorating social, economic and security conditions, Israeli Forces are carrying out military operations using ground and air forces. On 22 January 2008 Islamic Relief launched a 5 million Pound (R90 million) appeal for Gaza, which has reached the kind hearts and minds of many individuals and institutions. Nearly 10 million Rands worth of food parcels, medical equipment, medical supplies … [Read more...]
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