Muhammad Ahmed

Muhammad's Ramadan Food Parcel

Fundraising for Orphans In Need
£11,449
raised
by 42 supporters
Orphans In Need

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We run an orphan sponsorship programme to help orphans with no other support.

Story

Orphans in Need provides food parcels to help widows and orphans affected by poverty. Many widows in the fourteen countries they work in across throughout Asia and Africa, rely on your generosity to feed their families month by month. In 2016 your donations meant they were able to provide over 8.5 millions meals to needy widows and orphans, with your help they aim to provide even more this year. We are aiming to raise £60k InshAllah, which will provide food parcels for 2000 widows and their orphaned children, to feed them for an entire month and you can give fidaya, kafara, sadaqa and zakaat. 

This reminds me of a beautiful Hadith of Beloved Prophet: 

Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with Him) reported: A man came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon Him, and he complained about the hardness of his heart. The Prophet said, “If you want to soften your heart, then feed the poor and pat the head of the orphan.” [source: Musnad Ahmad 7522]

What does the Food Parcel contain?
Each food parcel generally contains rice, flour, oil, lentils, pulses, spices, tea, sugar, vegetables, dates, soap and sanitation products. In addition, we make sure that all the produce is sourced locally with a focus on nutritional benefit and longevity. Not only will you be helping vulnerable widows and orphans, but your support will help local economies prosper.
The excellence of someone who provides for orphans and Widows: 
"And they feed, for the love of Allah, the poor, the orphan, and the captive..." [Soorah al-Insaan, 8]


Abu Hurayra (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (Sal'Allah'o'Alaehe wa'sallam), said, "The person who strives on behalf of the widows and poor is like those who strive in the way of Allah and like those who fast in the day and pray at night."

£30 could provide a food parcel for a widow and her orphaned children to feed them for an entire month.

£300 could provide a food parcel for 10 widows and her orphaned children to feed them for an entire month.

£600 could provide a food parcel for 20 widow and her orphaned children to feed them for an entire month.

FAQs:
Q1. Is this project eligible for zakat?
Answer: Yes, please ensure you mention ‘zakat’ in the comments box when you donate. All zakat donations go towards the cause without any deductions.
Q2. Can I pay gift aid?
Answer: Yes, if you are a UK tax payer then please do select gift aide when donating.
Q3. Can I pay from my business account?
Answer: Yes, you can pay from your business account, you will save on your annual tax, please discuss with your accountant for more information.
Q3. Do we take any money from your donations?
Answer: No, all donations go directly to Orphans in Need.

About the charity

Orphans In Need

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Orphans in Need was set up to help the world's most vulnerable and needy people, regardless of faith, race or creed. Our main focus is on orphans and widows, often the weakest members of society and the most badly affected by the scourge of poverty. Join us and inspire some hope today.

Donation summary

Total raised
£11,448.95
+ £2,451.88 Gift Aid
Online donations
£11,448.95
Offline donations
£0.00

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