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Ihsan

Importance of Ihsan in Islam

Ihsan(excellence) is one of the three dimensions of Islam, along with islam (submission) and iman (faith). Ihsan means to do beautiful things, to perfect one’s actions, and to show excellence in worship and in social interactions. In this article, I will explain the meaning, significance, and benefits of ihsan in Islam, and how we as an Islamic charity can practice it and encourage others to do so.

The meaning of ihsan in Islam

The word ihsan comes from the root word hasana, which means to be good, beautiful, or excellent. Ihsan has two aspects: an inward aspect and an outward aspect. The inward aspect of ihsan is to have sincerity, purity, and awareness of Allah in one’s heart. The outward aspect of ihsan is to perform good deeds, to beautify one’s actions, and to show kindness and generosity to others.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) defined ihsan as follows: “Ihsan is to worship Allah as if you see Him, and if you do not see Him, then He sees you.” This hadith shows that ihsan is the highest level of worship, where one strives to please Allah with every action and intention. It also shows that ihsan requires constant mindfulness of Allah’s presence and watchfulness over us.

Ihsan (excellence) is one of the three core dimensions of Islam, alongside Islam (submission) and Iman (faith). We have talked about the importance of submission in Islam in another article, which you can read here.

The significance of ihsan in Islam

Ihsan is significant in Islam because it is a commandment from Allah and a quality that He loves in His servants. Allah says in the Quran: “Indeed, Allah commands justice, good conduct (ihsan), and giving to relatives, and forbids immorality, bad conduct, and oppression. He admonishes you that perhaps you will be reminded.” (An-Nahl 16:90)

Ihsan is also significant in Islam because it is a way of following the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), who was the best model of ihsan. He said: “Verily, Allah has prescribed ihsan upon everything.” He also said: “The most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to people. The most beloved deed to Allah is to make a Muslim happy, or to remove one of his troubles, or to forgive his debt, or to feed his hunger.” He also said: “The best among you are those who have the best manners and character.”

Ihsan is also significant in Islam because it is a means of attaining Allah’s reward, mercy, and pleasure in this life and the hereafter. Allah says in the Quran: “Is the reward for good (ihsan) anything but good (ihsan)?” (Ar-Rahman 55:60) He also says: “And whoever does righteous deeds (ihsan), whether male or female, while being a believer – those will enter Paradise and will not be wronged, [even as much as] the speck on a date seed.” (An-Nisa 4:124)

The benefits of ihsan in Islam

Ihsan has many benefits in Islam for both individuals and society. Some of these benefits are:

  • Ihsan purifies the heart from hypocrisy, arrogance, envy, and other diseases.
  • Ihsan increases the faith, love, gratitude, and remembrance of Allah.
  • Ihsan enhances the quality, sincerity, and concentration of worship.
  • Ihsan improves the morals, manners, and character of a person.
  • Ihsan strengthens the bonds of brotherhood, friendship, and cooperation among Muslims.
  • Ihsan spreads peace, harmony, justice, and mercy in society.
  • Ihsan attracts the blessings, protection, guidance, and help of Allah.
  • Ihsan elevates the status, honor, dignity, and happiness of a person in this life and the hereafter.

How can we as an Islamic charity practice ihsan?

As an Islamic charity team, we have a great opportunity and responsibility to practice ihsan and inspire others to do so. We can practice ihsan by: (To read more about Ihsan, you can read the Ihsan al-A’amal Policy of our islamic charity.)

  • Being sincere in our intention to serve Allah and His creation.
  • Being diligent in our worship and obedience to Allah.
  • Being kind and generous in our dealings with our donors, beneficiaries, partners, and communities.
  • Being honest and transparent in our accounting and reporting of our activities and finances.
  • Being professional and efficient in our management and delivery of our projects and programs.
  • Being innovative and creative in our solutions and approaches to address the needs and challenges of our target groups.
  • Being respectful and inclusive of the diversity and dignity of all people, regardless of their race, religion, gender, or status.
  • Being humble and grateful for the support and feedback of our stakeholders and beneficiaries.
  • Being accountable and repentant for our mistakes and shortcomings.

I hope this article has given you some insights and motivation about why ihsan is important in Islam and how we as an Islamic charity can practice it and encourage others to do so. Ihsan is not only a duty but also a privilege and a joy for a Muslim. By practicing ihsan, we can please Allah, follow the Prophet, benefit ourselves and others, and attain success in this life and the hereafter. May Allah bless you and guide you always.

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Break the Hunger Cycle

Break the Hunger Cycle

I am honored to be a part of our islamic charity team and to share with you some insights about how to break the hunger cycle. This is a vital topic that affects millions of people around the world, especially those who are living in poverty, conflict, and climate change. As a Muslim, I believe that hunger is not only a physical problem but also a spiritual one, as it deprives people of their dignity, rights, and potential. In this article, I will tell you more about the causes and consequences of hunger, and how we as an Islamic charity can help to end it.

What causes hunger?
Hunger is the result of many complex and interrelated factors that prevent people from having enough food to eat. Some of the main causes of hunger are:

  • Poverty: Poverty is the lack of income or resources to meet basic needs such as food, water, shelter, health, and education. Poverty is often caused by inequality, discrimination, corruption, exploitation, and lack of opportunities. People who live in poverty are more vulnerable to hunger, as they cannot afford to buy or produce enough food for themselves and their families.
  • Conflict: Conflict is the state of violence or hostility between groups or countries. Conflict is often caused by political, economic, social, or religious disputes. People who live in conflict zones are more exposed to hunger, as they face displacement, insecurity, disruption of markets and services, loss of livelihoods and assets, and human rights violations.
  • Climate change: Climate change is the alteration of the Earth’s climate due to human activities that emit greenhouse gases. Climate change is often manifested by extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, storms, heat waves, and wildfires. People who live in climate-sensitive areas are more affected by hunger, as they face crop failures, water scarcity, soil degradation, pest infestations, and diseases.

What are the consequences of hunger?
Hunger has devastating impacts on individuals, communities, and societies. Some of the main consequences of hunger are:

  • Malnutrition: Malnutrition is the condition of not having enough or the right kind of nutrients in the body. Malnutrition can lead to stunting (low height for age), wasting (low weight for height), underweight (low weight for age), micronutrient deficiencies (lack of vitamins and minerals), and obesity (excess weight for height). Malnutrition can impair physical growth, cognitive development, immune system function, and overall health.
  • Illness: Illness is the state of being sick or diseased. Illness can be caused by infections (such as malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS), chronic conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer), or mental disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Illness can reduce appetite, increase nutrient needs, and worsen health outcomes.
  • Death: Death is the end of life. Death can be caused by starvation (severe lack of food), dehydration (severe lack of water), or complications (such as organ failure) from malnutrition or illness. Death can deprive people of their lives and their loved ones.

How can we as an Islamic charity help to break the hunger cycle?
As an Islamic charity team, we have a great opportunity and responsibility to help to break the hunger cycle and save lives. We can do this by:

  • Providing food assistance: Food assistance is the provision of food or cash to people who are in need of food. Food assistance can be delivered in various forms such as general distributions (giving food or cash to households), school meals (giving food or cash to students), nutrition interventions (giving specialized foods or supplements to malnourished people), or livelihood support (giving food or cash in exchange for work or training). Food assistance can help to prevent or treat hunger and malnutrition.
  • Supporting food security: Food security is the state of having access to sufficient, safe, nutritious, and culturally acceptable food at all times. Food security can be achieved by improving availability (increasing food production and supply), accessibility (reducing food prices and barriers), utilization (enhancing food quality and diversity), and stability (ensuring food consistency and resilience). Food security can help to ensure adequate and balanced diets for all.
  • Advocating for justice: Justice is the state of being fair and equitable in the distribution of rights and resources. Justice can be promoted by addressing the root causes of hunger such as poverty, conflict and climate change. Justice can be achieved by empowering people (especially women and youth) to participate in decision-making, protecting people from violence and abuse, and holding accountable those who violate human rights and harm the environment. Justice can help to create a more peaceful and sustainable world.

I hope this article has given you some insights and ideas about how to break the hunger cycle and how we as an Islamic charity can help to end it.
I invite you to join me and our team in supporting this noble cause.
Together, we can make a difference and fulfill our duty to Allah and His creation. May Allah bless you and guide you always.

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Sadaqah Jariyah

Hydroponic Farming is a Sadaqah Jariyah Project

One of our projects is hydroponic farming, which is a way of growing plants without soil, using water and nutrients instead. In this article, we will explain the advantages of hydroponic projects and how they can benefit the needy and the environment. We will also show you how you can donate to support this project and earn Sadaqah Jariyah, which is a continuous charity that benefits you even after your death.

What is Hydroponic Farming?
Hydroponic farming is a method of growing plants indoors or outdoors without using any soil. Instead of planting crops in the ground or even in pots filled with soil, hydroponic produce is grown with roots dangling in water. Growers then add nutrients to the water to feed the plants and ensure they have everything they need to thrive. Hydroponic farming can be done in different ways, such as using vertical towers, horizontal pipes, floating rafts, or buckets. Hydroponic plants can also receive artificial or natural light, depending on the location and the type of crop.

What are the Advantages of Hydroponic Farming?
Hydroponic farming has many advantages over conventional farming, both for the growers and the consumers. Some of the most notable benefits are:

  • Water conservation: Hydroponic systems use up to 90% less water than traditional farming methods, as the water is recycled and reused in a closed loop. This means that hydroponic farming can save a lot of water and reduce the pressure on scarce water resources, especially in arid and drought-prone regions.
  • Space efficiency: Hydroponic systems can grow more plants in less space than conventional farming methods, as the plants can be stacked vertically or horizontally. This means that hydroponic farming can utilize unused or limited spaces, such as rooftops, balconies, basements, or warehouses. This also means that hydroponic farming can produce more food per unit area than conventional farming methods.
  • Faster growth and higher yield: Hydroponic systems can grow plants faster and produce higher yields than conventional farming methods, as the plants receive optimal amounts of water, nutrients, and light at all times. This means that hydroponic farming can shorten the growing cycle and increase the harvest frequency of crops, resulting in more food production throughout the year.
  • Higher quality and safety: Hydroponic systems can grow plants with higher quality and safety than conventional farming methods, as the plants are not exposed to soil-borne diseases, pests, weeds, or chemicals. This means that hydroponic farming can reduce the use of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, which can harm the environment and human health. This also means that hydroponic farming can produce cleaner, fresher, and more nutritious food for consumers.
  • Climate resilience: Hydroponic systems can grow plants with climate resilience than conventional farming methods, as the plants are not affected by weather fluctuations, natural disasters, or climate change. This means that hydroponic farming can adapt to different environmental conditions and ensure food security for vulnerable communities.

How Can You Donate to Support Hydroponic Farming?
As you can see, hydroponic farming is a great way of growing food for the needy and the environment. However, hydroponic farming requires initial investment and maintenance costs, such as equipment, materials, electricity, water, nutrients, seeds, and labor. That is why we need your generous donation to support this project and help us establish and operate hydroponic farms in different parts of the world.

By donating to our hydroponic project, you will not only help us feed the hungry and protect the planet, but also earn Sadaqah Jariyah for yourself and your loved ones. Sadaqah Jariyah is a continuous charity that keeps giving benefits to the donor even after their death. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:

“When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity (Sadaqah Jariyah), knowledge that is benefited from, or a righteous child who prays for him.” (Muslim)

Hydroponic farming is a perfect example of Sadaqah Jariyah, as it provides ongoing benefits to many people for many years. Every time someone eats from the crops grown by our hydroponic farms, you will get a share of their reward. Every time someone learns from our hydroponic farms, you will get a share of their reward. Every time someone benefits from our hydroponic farms in any way, you will get a share of their reward.

So what are you waiting for? Donate now to our hydroponic project and secure your place in Paradise with Allah’s mercy and grace. You can donate online through our website or contact us for more details.May Allah accept your donation and reward you with the best in this life and the next.

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Why should there be Muslim charity?

Charity in Islam – Importance and Benefits

Charity is one of the most noble and virtuous deeds in Islam. It is a sign of faith, compassion, and generosity. Charity is not only a duty, but also a privilege and a blessing for Muslims. Charity can take many forms, such as giving money, food, clothes, or any other useful thing to those in need. Charity can also be done by helping others with one’s time, skills, knowledge, or advice. Charity can even be as simple as smiling, saying a kind word, or removing harm from the way.

Charity has many benefits and rewards for both the giver and the receiver. In this article, we will explore some of the importance and benefits of charity in Islam based on the Quran and Hadith.

Charity is an act of worship

Charity is not just a social service or a humanitarian gesture. It is an act of worship and obedience to Allah. Allah says in the Quran:

“O you who have believed, spend from that which We have provided for you before there comes a Day in which there is no exchange and no friendship and no intercession. And the disbelievers – they are the wrongdoers.” (Quran 2:254)

“Take, [O, Muhammad], from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase, and invoke [Allah’s blessings] upon them. Indeed, your invocations are reassurance for them. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing.” (Quran 9:103)

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:

“Charity is a proof of faith.” (Muslim)

“Every act of goodness is charity.” (Muslim)

Charity purifies the soul and the wealth

Charity is a means of purifying one’s soul from greed, selfishness, and attachment to worldly possessions. It is also a means of purifying one’s wealth from any unlawful or doubtful sources. Allah says in the Quran:

“Take from their wealth a charity to purify them and cleanse them thereby.” (Quran 9:103)

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:

“Charity extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire.” (Tirmidhi)

“Whoever gives charity equal to a date from good (halal) earnings – for Allah does not accept anything but that which is good – Allah will take it in His right hand and tend it for the one who gave it as any one of you tends his foal, until it becomes like a mountain.” (Bukhari)

Charity increases the blessings and the reward

Charity is a way of showing gratitude to Allah for His favors and blessings. It is also a way of seeking more blessings and reward from Him in this life and the hereafter. Allah says in the Quran:

“The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.” (Quran 2:261)

“Whoever does good – whether male or female – while he is a believer – We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely give them their reward [in the Hereafter] according to the best of what they used to do.” (Quran 16:97)

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:

“The best charity is that which is given when one is rich.” (Bukhari)

“The most beloved deed to Allah is to make a Muslim happy, or to remove one of his troubles, or to forgive his debt, or to feed his hunger.” (Tabarani)

Charity protects from calamities and hardships

Charity is a shield and a protection from various calamities and hardships that may afflict a person in this life or in the hereafter. It is also a means of attaining Allah’s mercy and forgiveness. Allah says in the Quran:

“And spend [in the way of Allah] from what We have provided you before death approaches one of you and he says, ‘My Lord, if only You would delay me for a brief term so I would give charity and be among the righteous.'” (Quran 63:10)

“And whatever you spend of good – it will be fully repaid to you, and you will not be wronged.” (Quran 2:272)

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:

“Charity does not decrease wealth.” (Muslim)

“Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.” (Tirmidhi)

Charity benefits the giver more than the receiver

Charity is not only beneficial for those who receive it, but also for those who give it. The giver gains more reward, satisfaction, happiness, and peace of mind than the receiver. Charity is also a sign of faith, compassion, and generosity. Allah says in the Quran:

“You will not attain to piety until you spend of that which you love. And whatsoever you spend, Allah is Aware thereof.” (Quran 3:92)

“Who is it that would loan Allah a goodly loan so He may multiply it for him many times over? And it is Allah who withholds and grants abundance, and to Him you will be returned.” (Quran 2:245)

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:

“Indeed, the upper hand (the one who gives) is better than the lower hand (the one who receives).” (Bukhari)

“Verily, the most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to people.” (Tabarani)

Conclusion

Charity is one of the most noble and virtuous deeds in Islam. It is an act of worship, purification, gratitude, blessing, protection, and benefit. Charity can take many forms and can be done by anyone at any time. Charity is a way of expressing our love for Allah and His creation. Charity is a way of making this world a better place for ourselves and others. Charity is a way of preparing for the hereafter and attaining Allah’s pleasure and paradise.

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