Helping Others During Ramadan
Salaam alaykum -- greetings in peace!
Ramadan is a time of generosity and sacrifice, a time when Muslims personally experience the hunger and trial of so many throughout the world.
Ramadan is a special time of year , a time when Muslims around the world take a step back from their daily routines and focus on community, charity, fasting, and prayer.
Meet your brothers.
Is there a family in your neighborhood that you haven't seen in a while? A student in a strange new city? A new Muslim who is fasting for the first time? An elderly couple who can't get to the mosque?
Why not invite someone to iftar (dinner to break the daily fast). Even the smallest gesture of kindness can make a huge difference in someone's life.
Help Those in Need
All around the world, and even in your own city, there are people who are suffering from illness, hunger, or desperation. "Those who spend their property for the cause of God, any time during the day or night, in public or in private, will receive their reward from their Lord. There will be no fear for them nor will they grieve" (Qur'an 2:274).
"You can never have extended virtue and righteousness unless you spend part of what you dearly love for the cause of God. God knows very well whatever you spend for His cause" (Qur'an 3:92).
support Others
Is your local mosque hosting iftar dinners? Why not help with the planning or clean-up? Is a local charity raising funds for humanitarian aid? Is there a local Islamic school that needs guest teachers? Find out what you can do to help.
Pray for Others
(Muhammad)" if any of My servants ask you about Me, tell them that the Lord says, "I am near; I accept the prayers of those who pray." Let My servants answer My call and believe in Me so that perhaps they may know the right direction" (Qur'an 2:186).
Most importantly, during this very special month, take the time to pray for others - your family, your loved ones, those who are ill, those who live in fear, those who go hungry, those who walk in darkness. May Allah guide all of us upon the straight path of faith, and help us to be filled with piety, patience, humility, and kindness.
Salaam alaykum -- greetings in peace!
Ramadan is a time of generosity and sacrifice, a time when Muslims personally experience the hunger and trial of so many throughout the world.
Ramadan is a special time of year , a time when Muslims around the world take a step back from their daily routines and focus on community, charity, fasting, and prayer.
Meet your brothers.
Is there a family in your neighborhood that you haven't seen in a while? A student in a strange new city? A new Muslim who is fasting for the first time? An elderly couple who can't get to the mosque?
Why not invite someone to iftar (dinner to break the daily fast). Even the smallest gesture of kindness can make a huge difference in someone's life.
Help Those in Need
All around the world, and even in your own city, there are people who are suffering from illness, hunger, or desperation. "Those who spend their property for the cause of God, any time during the day or night, in public or in private, will receive their reward from their Lord. There will be no fear for them nor will they grieve" (Qur'an 2:274).
"You can never have extended virtue and righteousness unless you spend part of what you dearly love for the cause of God. God knows very well whatever you spend for His cause" (Qur'an 3:92).
support Others
Is your local mosque hosting iftar dinners? Why not help with the planning or clean-up? Is a local charity raising funds for humanitarian aid? Is there a local Islamic school that needs guest teachers? Find out what you can do to help.
Pray for Others
(Muhammad)" if any of My servants ask you about Me, tell them that the Lord says, "I am near; I accept the prayers of those who pray." Let My servants answer My call and believe in Me so that perhaps they may know the right direction" (Qur'an 2:186).
Most importantly, during this very special month, take the time to pray for others - your family, your loved ones, those who are ill, those who live in fear, those who go hungry, those who walk in darkness. May Allah guide all of us upon the straight path of faith, and help us to be filled with piety, patience, humility, and kindness.
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