Friday, April 13, 2007

Every Little Bit Helps


يَسْأَلُونَكَ مَاذَا يُنفِقُونَ قُلْ مَا أَنفَقْتُم مِّنْ خَيْرٍ فَلِلْوَالِدَيْنِ وَالأَقْرَبِينَ وَالْيَتَامَى وَالْمَسَاكِينِوَابْنِ السَّبِيلِ وَمَا تَفْعَلُواْ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَإِنَّ اللّهَ بِهِ عَلِيمٌ

They will question you about what they should spend (in charity). Say: 'Whatever good you spend is for (your) parents, kinsmen, orphans, the needy, and the destitute traveler. Allah is Aware of whatever good you do.'

(Qur'an 2:215)

What you can do:

Donate : Islamic Relief

Click Here Daily to Feed the Hungry for FREE
(bookmark this one or better yet, make it your homepage !!)

UNICEF - Subscribe to FREE eNewsletter = Donating $$
(spread the word & tell your friends!!)


and remember, even if you can't do any of the above..


The Prophet of Allah (saws) said:

"Your smile for your brother is Sadaqah*. Your removal of stones, thorns or bones from the paths of people is Sadaqah
*. Your guidance of a person who is lost is Sadaqah*."

(Related by Bukhari)

* sadaqah (n) : voluntary charity

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