Introduction
Humanity has battled with unprecedented challenges in the last few decades. World wars, pandemics, and disasters have led to a situation where humans immensely depend on each other’s support.
Take the example of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most challenging phases in humanity’s journey in a long time. We fought the challenge through our collective willpower, and that is one of the most valuable takeaways from this turbulent phase.
Charity played a vital role in this regard; we saw donations pouring in from all over the world in favor of those who needed help in this desperate time. The timing of religious donations couldn’t have been any better either; they made a massive difference in the existing situation.
Zakat
Zakat is one of the most popular Islamic charities. Muslims gave 2.5% of their annual savings to zakat charity to fulfill one of the most important Islamic fundamentals. Zakat can be given any time of the year; there are no obligations concerning the Islamic calendar. However, most Muslims like to give ZAKAT during the holy month of Ramadan to increase the blessings and rewards that come with this beautiful religious charity. For many, Zakat is the second chance at life, a miraculous help that they wait for desperately all the time.
Sadaqah
Sadaqah is a voluntary charity that Muslims give to please Allah almighty. It can be given at any time, anywhere, and to those in desperate need of help. As you can see, the Islamic financial assistance system isn’t just based on Zakat. Rather,
Sadaqah plays an important role as well. Millions of Muslims depend upon this donation every year to make their ends meet. The best thing about Sadaqah is that it doesn’t have to be a financial charity every time. Rather, it can be any form of charity. For example, if you teach someone, buy someone a meal, or contribute to constructing a religious institution like a mosque, all of these acts are counted as Sadaqah.
Zakat Al Fitr
Zakat al Fitr is the donation given before the Eid prayer. The objective of this religious donation is to ensure that those who cannot enjoy the festivity of this religious festival because of their financial condition do not feel ostracized from the community. This kind of donation must be given before the Eid prayer so that the underprivileged section of the community can join in the celebrations of Eid as well.
Dhul Hijjah Donations
Dhul Hijjah donations are another good way of reaching out to those who need our help in these desperate times. The holy month of Dhul Hijjah is full of blessings; donations given in this month are bound to increase your chances of seeking Allah (SWT)’s forgiveness and mercy.
Dhul hijjah donations are an important symbol of the Islamic culture and the rich values that are associated with it. These donations can be either in monetary form, or you can distribute meat among the poor. Either way, it is a perfect way of helping the underprivileged members of the community!
Eid al Adha Donations
Eid al Adha Donation is an important symbol of the Islamic culture and the rich values that are associated with it. These donations can be either in monetary form, or you can distribute meat among the poor. Either way, it is a perfect way of helping the underprivileged members of the community!
Christmas Donations
The objective of religious donations given at the time of Christmas is to ensure that those who cannot enjoy the festivity of this religious festival because of their financial condition do not feel ostracized from the community. Everyone loves it when the bells jingle, but they don’t jingle for everyone. Christmas donations are given to charities, welfare organizations, and individuals who need help.
Easter Donations
The extra Easter baskets are yet another fine way of showing your empathy and sympathy for those facing massive challenges in life! You can also consider making other forms of donations. For example, you can give money for the surgery or medical procedure of a poor patient through a crowdfunding platform like Transparent Hands.
Conclusion
So, folks, that would be all from this brief for now. Dhul Hijjah donations. Eid ul Adha donations. Easter donations and many others! We hope that you learned something, if not everything new, about the popular religious donations and the impact that they have.
Of course, there are many other religious charities apart from the ones discussed in this brief. By whatever name you give it, it will be a means to help someone. On the optimistic note that may these religious charities continue to help those in need, we bid you farewell from this space!
