Ramadan 1444/2024

“The Prophet (ﷺ) was the most generous of people in charity, but he was generous to the utmost in the month of Ramadan…giving charity like the blowing wind.” Sahih Muslim From fulfilling Zakat to giving Sadaqah, paying Fitrana (Zakat al-Fitr) or repaying missed fasts through Fidya (Fidyah) or Kaffarah, the reward for giving during the month of Ramadan and impact to needy muslims is understated. Alhamdulillah, Ashraful Aid makes it possible for you to contribute your donations to providing a less fortunate muslim with a hot …

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If your total savings exceeds the current Nisab value determined by Jamiat Ulama and has been in your possession for a full islamic year, the payment of zakat becomes compulsory on the amount accumulated. The standard Zakat rate is 2.5% of this amount. To work out how much is due, multiply the total value of your eligible savings by 0.025 (2.5%) to determine the Zakat amount. Use our easy Zakat Calculator to work0ut your amount.

Whether it is your Zakat, Zakat ul Fitr (Fitrah) or Sadaqah, any act of charity given during the month of Ramadan is earns a higher reward than during the other islamic months. The Ramadan Donations and Ramadan Charity given around the world during this auspicious month has become is a lifeblood for many with Aid organisations depending on your contribution to assist in delivering help to the needy throughout the year It was narrated from ‘Ubaidullah bin ‘Abdullah bin ‘Utabah …

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Ashrafulaid will continue its life-saving work during Ramadan 2024, ensuring your donations reach those who need them most. We have a long history of being on the front lines in over 17 countries, just as we have been with every major disaster since 2000, delivering food, water, and emergency relief to those in desperate need. Alhamdulillah, by the grace and mercy of Allah, Ashraful Aid had a successful Ramadan 2022, which was the most meaningful Ramadan distribution program by far. …

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Q: What is Ramadan? A: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims worldwide observe fasting from dawn to dusk. Q: When does Ramadan begin? A: Ramadan’s commencement is determined by the sighting of the new moon, as Muslims follow the Islamic lunar calendar, about eleven days shorter than the Georgian calendar. This leads to variations in the starting date each year. Q: Is it not inconvenient to begin fasting at different times each year? A: …

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What is the purpose of the Ramadan? Muslims aim to grow spiritually and build stronger relationships with Allah SWT during this period by curbing their desires and following the command to self-control and not eat, drink or fulfil carnal desires during the daylight, by praying, reciting the Quran in abundance and giving in charity. This month serves as an investment into the hereafter with acts being rewarded seventy fold. When is Ramadan 2024 expected to commence? The Islamic calendar follows …

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