Every good deed in the holy month is multiplied and rewarded many times over and we should use these 29/30 days to invest our time, effort, and money to reap the highest return.
The breaking of the fast (Iftar) is a blessed time in Ramadan. The Messenger of Allah (saw) said,
“People will continue in goodness as long as they hasten to break their fast.” [Muslim]
It is also a moment when dua is accepted and an opportunity to spend time with family and friends. As we plan our Iftars this Ramadan, please spare a thought for the thousands of hungry Muslim brothers and sisters living through war, disease and famine who will continue to go hungry.
The Messenger (PBUH) said,
“Whoever gives food to a fasting person to break his fast, shall have his sins forgiven, and he will be saved from the Fire of Hell, and he shall have the same reward as the fasting person, without his reward being diminished at all." [Ibn Khuzaymah]
Every year in Ramadan, Allah (swt) tests our patience and obedience. And whilst refraining from food or spending the nights in worship can be difficult, Allah’s (swt) infinite mercy also provides us with the opportunity to seek His mercy through merciful acts of our own.
The Messenger of Allah (saw) said
"Whoever does not show mercy to the people, Allah will not show mercy to him". [Tirmidhi]
This Ramadan let’s show mercy to vulnerable, poor, and suffering families by providing nutritious iftars to people living through drought, hunger, and conflict, usually through no fault of their own. Whilst we experience the pangs of hunger ourselves during Ramadan, thousands around the world get no relief and without your help, vulnerable families living through war, disease and famine will continue to go hungry.
Every good deed in this holy month is multiplied and rewarded many times over and we should use these 30 days to invest our time, effort, and money to reap the highest return. Life is such that we all spend a year with our struggles and distractions, but Allah (swt), in His wisdom, has granted us this month of mercy, an opportunity to show compassion to others while seeking Allah’s (swt) compassion.
Providing a fasting person with a meal doesn’t just simply fill a stomach, it provides them with the dignity and peace of mind of a guaranteed meal at the end of the day's fast. By providing a food parcel, they will receive all the items they need to survive the month of Ramadan.
The Messenger of Allah (saw) said
“There are two occasions of joy for a fasting person: one when he breaks his fast, and the other when he meets his Lord.” [Bukhari]
Make the most of Ramadan and gain Allah’s (swt) mercy by showing mercy to others by providing food to a poor family and if you are unable to afford a food parcel, it doesn’t mean you should miss out. The Messenger of Allah (saw) said
"Save yourselves from the fire even if it is with half a date, and if you cannot find that, then (save yourselves by saying) a good word". [Muslim].
Even if you give just £1, the most important thing is that you are sincere in seeking reward and forgiveness.
Remember the Messenger of Allah (saw) said
“The best of you are those who feed others.” [Ahmad]
