Charities to donate to during Ramadan 2022
09.04.2022 - 11:47
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
As we approach the first week of the holy month of Ramadan, many Muslims observing the holiday may be beginning to plan their charitable contributions for the holiday.
Zakat is one of the key parts of being a Muslim and refers to a set percentage of one's income that is put aside to give to those in need - traditionally, 2.5 per cent of income must be given away in a lunar year (every 354 days). Before a Muslim decides whether to give their zakat or not, they must first see if they are earning enough money to be eligible to give it away.
The minimum value of what a Muslim must own before donating is called Nisab. Traditionally the nisab would be valued in weight to silver or gold (depending on the school of thought). The threshold will often vary depending on the value of silver and gold at the time so it's always a good idea to double check - here's the current nisab in the UK:
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Therefore if an individual Muslim only own £250 then they are not obliged to donate zakat by any measurement.
But if you are within either of the thresholds then you are encouraged to donate your zakat during Ramadan
One of the most well-known Islamic charities in the UK, Islamic Relief has been operating since 1984. Their annual Ramadan campaign allows them to provide food all over the world. According to its website, the charity donated to more than 1,214,705 people in 30 countries last year.
Currently, the organisation is running a number of appeals including for the Afghanistan crisis, Palestine emergency, Yemen crisis and Syria appeal.
You can donate to Islamic Relief here
Muslim Aid is an international charitable organisation that focuses on