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pennyappealca · 24 days
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Media from the ground of our food aid delivery in Akkar, Lebanon!
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pennyappealcanada · 1 year
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libraford · 1 year
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gods as someone that was raised in several churches (mom minister so I got all the shitty behind the scenes drama starting at like 4yo and never really believed beyond general agnostic-ish feelings. which apparently is a super common trend for pastor/minister kids to nope tf out of the church asap) the 'forcing you to be The Right Christian™ Or You Don't Deserve™™ Charity' thing hits hard. especially when I psych myself out of asking for help because I'm constantly remembering how openly hostile some of those places are to even poor christian people using their services.
like one particular church (the "open and affirming" one that threw the only trans woman out of the 20 person congregation because the old white guy treasurer learned she was trans after like 8 years and suddenly didn't want to look at her, or "worse", hear her sing) had a monthly meal for the (very poor neighborhood) community. they'd make everyone pray to God for 20 minutes before letting anyone touch even a slice of bread, but lock them out of the sanctuary during church hours because they were, I wish I was joking and that this wasn't a direct quote, "dirty homeless looters". you had to pray correctly to get food but don't you dare sully the churches doorstep trying to attend worship. meanwhile the church people organizing it are going off about how dare these people be standing in line for food instead of attending church as Real Good Christians Should.
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That's fucking frightening and unfortunately I have my own similar stories.
Tw for racism, homophobia, anti-Muslim, and just... really bad stereotypes.
One of the reasons I started walking away from the church (there's a couple reasons) was at our summer mission trip (yes, I know.) In previous years, we had kept local: deep cleaning the homeless shelter, renovating the local Latino advocacy building, soup kitchen stuff. But one of the (more wealthy) girls in our group wanted to try doing a mission abroad.
Best we could do is Toronto.
We signed up with a shelter there and they gave us some tasks. The shelter REALLY played up how bad it was in this part of town- the gang violence, the culture of sin, the regressive way the men treat women in their home country.
So like... I'm from America. I've been to Chicago. Not to compare but like... hmm..
So during the introduction to how terrible it is in Toronto (...?) Our ambassador takes us through parts of town to show us what it's like to be homeless there. It was a very somber thing. We were given a small amount of money and we were to pretend it was all we had. Try to survive on a few coins.
We take our tour. Remember that this is supposed to scare us.
She takes us to an area where we hear drums. We hide behind a building. "You hear those drums? This is a homeless village. Young people come here seeking community, but you will be turned away if you cannot provide a service for them. They will only use your body for so long."
So... I'd been to drum circles before. And this was very much a drum circle. Like sure these people were a little crunchy, but it was pretty clear to me that these guys were just cutting loose after the day of work.
She takes us to the red light district.
"This is the red light district," she says. "This is where all the homosexuals come. You see that there are many young people here who are attracted to the high life. But you will see: the older men will always come looking for the younger one's to manipulate and that's how many homeless people become prostitutes."
I, a half-in-half-out of the closet lesbian, for the first time in my life, saw two happy gay men arm in arm and it was moving for me. I saw people having a good time. I'd already figured out she was full of shit. Now I was mad.
So we get back to the church we're staying at and I'm already having second thoughts about this visit to Canada. She tells us that our mission this week is to tutor some Somali kids in English and math.
... I feel... oncoming dread.
They didn't give us a lesson,plan or anything. Were supposed to just help them learn where they're stuck in their lessons. And then on Friday we'll have a trip to the museum of science and industry.
I was the only one in our group that had ever encountered a Muslim to know that Friday was their holy day. And that was when I realized that it was a conversion tactic. I asked her about it like... 'is Friday really a good time to do that?' And she was like 'well, it's the last day you'll be here and we want to celebrate don't we?'
And I was livid, but I was in a different country with a bunch of people who believed this woman's lies. And I didn't say anything to my friends because I was already kind of an outcast there, no one was going to believe me.
So I held my tongue, but from then on I lost a lot of respect for Christian-run charities and even now I'll always be looking for their angle.
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agentfascinateur · 1 month
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Canada is a backchannel for Israeli illegal settlements:
Mizrachi Canada has been listed as a charity organisation since 1979. But it was only in 2022, after activists exerted pressure for more information, that it disclosed that some of the recipients of its funds in Israel were organisations like Regavim, a radical pro-settler group that is forcibly taking over Palestinian lands. The CRA has yet to take any action against Mizrachi Canada, which faces multiple allegations including violation of the Income Tax Act, the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act, and going against official Canadian policy.
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leeemonboi · 6 months
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Just a little thought, if you are planning on donating to an organization that helps in Palestine, you should do it in honor of some shitty Zionist politician and ruin their career. It might not fully ruin their career but I hope it just does that little something to piss them off
You can look up local representatives if you're in the us I know about that at least.
Actually you should just do this for anyone you don't like, just do it for everyone!
Please spread this around!!!!
(a list of some organizations, feel free to add!!)
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mariacallous · 5 months
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The scale and sophistication of the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks have led many counterterrorism analysts to revisit their assumptions about the group’s intent and capabilities. And one of the biggest questions many have is whether the group, which has never launched a successful attack abroad in its 36-year existence, could transform into a global threat, rather than simply remain a regional one.
On Thursday, seven individuals were arrested in Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands on suspicion of preparing to carry out terrorist attacks against Jewish institutions in Europe. Three suspects detained in Berlin and another in Rotterdam are alleged Hamas members with links to the Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s military wing. According to German authorities, the suspects were tasked with locating a preexisting weapons cache, which would facilitate future attacks. The orders allegedly came from Hamas leadership based in Lebanon.
In the United States, FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned since the Oct. 7 attacks about the elevated terrorism threat level, stating before the U.S. Congress: “We assess that the actions of Hamas and its allies will serve as an inspiration the likes of which we haven’t seen since [the Islamic State] launched its so-called caliphate years ago.” The Europeans are also worried. EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson recently stated: “With the war between Israel and Hamas, and the polarization it causes in our society, with the upcoming holiday season, there is a huge risk of terrorist attacks in the European Union.”
From its inception, Hamas has always been something of a duality. The group is both a nationalist movement dedicated to establishing a Palestinian state and a violent Islamist resistance movement, with an ideology derived from the Muslim Brotherhood, originally dedicated to destroying the state of Israel, according to its founding organizational charter. (The charter was revised in 2017 to allow for the possibility of a two-state solution, but the group remains committed to “the full and complete liberation of Palestine, from the river to the sea.”) So while its ideology is infused with references to jihad, it was not the global jihad embraced by al Qaeda, the Islamic State, or their respective affiliates worldwide. Accordingly, the Islamic State has repeatedly denigrated Hamas as apostates, criticizing the group for its involvement with elections and for depending so heavily on Shiite Iran for support and patronage.
Though Hamas has never launched a successful attack abroad, there have been several disrupted plots tied to Hamas. In 1997, three individuals arrested in New York City for allegedly planning an attack on the subway were investigated for possible links to Hamas. In November 2003, a Gaza-born Canadian citizen named Jamal Akal was arrested by Israeli authorities as he attempted to leave Gaza and travel back to Canada, where he was allegedly plotting to carry out terrorist attacks against Jewish communities in the United States and Canada. Akal pleaded guilty and served four years in prison in Israel before being released back to Canada, though he maintained that he had been tortured into signing a confession, and his lawyer said Akal accepted a plea deal because he believed conviction was unavoidable. Israel denied that Akal was mistreated.
Hamas does not have a prohibition against killing Westerners—its indiscriminate suicide attacks have killed citizens of Western countries before—but it has mostly eschewed targeting Western interests in favor of focusing on attacking Israel at home. Hamas has maintained long-standing fundraising and propaganda dissemination networks in the West, though, including in the United States. The Holy Land Foundation was a Hamas-linked charity based in Texas that was convicted in 2008 of providing material support to Hamas, funneling more than $12 million to the group over the years.
As a member of Tehran’s “axis of resistance,” Hamas enjoys Iranian largesse in the form of financing, training, and logistical support, provided by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force. Since the early 1980s, Iran helped build Lebanese Hezbollah into a comprehensive terrorist organization with global reach and top-tier capabilities that has launched terrorist attacks in Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Tehran could now choose to do the same with Hamas, even assisting the group with developing an external operations attack network, as it did with Hezbollah.
There seems to be growing support in the Arab world for the Iranian regime on the heels of Oct. 7, with a recent Arab Barometer poll showing that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, enjoys approval ratings that matched or exceeded that of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed. Popular support in the Arab world matters, especially when it crosses sectarian lines, because it can provide cover for the Iranian regime if it decides to begin turning Hamas into the next Hezbollah.
For years leading up to the horrific attack on Oct. 7, the conventional wisdom was that Hamas was content with reaping the financial benefits of its arrangement in Gaza—where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and others encouraged and facilitated Qatari cash infusions for economic development—and thus that it had little interest in attacking Israel.
But Oct. 7 may have been a turning point for the group, and it could begin shifting its attention to targets outside of its immediate environs. Speaking in early December on Al-Aqsa television, senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri called for attacks against Israel’s allies, specifically the United States and the United Kingdom. “We need violent acts against American and British interests everywhere, as well as the interests of all the countries that support the occupation,” Zuhri said.
As terrorism scholar Tore Hamming recently observed, there is a range of factors that are likely to contribute to the trajectory of the terrorism threat posed by Hamas in the West: the length of the conflict between Israel and Hamas; the scale and intensity of Israel’s offensive in Gaza; and the degree of support that Western nations provide to Israel. These factors will be considered alongside the daily images of suffering and destruction streaming out of Gaza each day as the civilian death toll continues to climb.
Hamas seems to be hoping that its ideology, its cause, and its brand will go global in much the same way the Islamic State’s did. Its propaganda is resonating with broad swaths of Western publics, especially younger generations and many university students who have turned out in large numbers at anti-Israel demonstrations and protests. Even if just a small fraction of these individuals become radicalized, it increases the likelihood of a lone-actor attack.
Hamas is a different organization after the Oct. 7 attacks, and intelligence officials and security services should adapt accordingly. As the holiday season enters full swing, a range of soft targets—from synagogues to Christmas markets—will remain vulnerable to potential attacks either inspired or directed by Hamas, which has openly declared its desire to ensure that the war does not remain contained to Gaza but also threatens Israel and its supporters worldwide.
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One of Canada's intelligence review bodies has launched an investigation into the Canada Revenue Agency's work on charities in response to allegations of bias and Islamophobia.
On Tuesday, the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency (NSIRA) — the watchdog set up to monitor the activities of Canada's national security and intelligence bodies — released a letter it sent to Bob Hamilton, commissioner of the CRA, announcing its intention to probe the department's review and analysis wing.
That CRA division is tasked with making sure registered charities aren't being used to finance terrorism. It has been accused of unfairly targeting Muslim charities for audits based on questionable grounds.
NSIRA said the review will focus on the CRA program's "national security activities and decision-making relating to registered Canadian charities, to assess their reasonableness, necessity and compliance with the law." [...]
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Tagging: @politicsofcanada
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nakibistan · 1 year
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🌈☪️ List of LGBTQI+ friendly Mosques and Muslim Congregations:
This is a list of mosques,muslim/islamic congregations that welcomes queer,trans,non-binary,intersex,BIPOC Muslims. The list is curated by Bangladeshi Bisexual Muslim @nakibistan. In this list some of the mosques/islamic congregations are radically “inclusive” to all folks. Please note that, some of the mosques & muslim congregations in this list only welcome to queer folks.
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USA 🇺🇸
MPV-NY Unity Mosque, New York – Started by MPV-NY Chapter
MPV-LA Unity Mosque – Started by MPV-LA chapter
Unity Mosque of San Francisco – Started by MPV-SF Chapter
Atlanta Unity Mosque – Started by el-Tawhid Juma Circle & MPV
Unity Mosque, Chicago – Started by MPV Chicago
Unity Mosque, Boston – Started by MPV-Boston Chapter.
Unity Mosque, Columbus – Started by MPV-Columbus
Masjid an-Nur al-Issalah – Started by MPV-DC.
Masjid al-Rabia, South Loop downtown of Chicago – An intersectional, women-led, queer-affirming mosque.
Qalbu Maryam Mosque – A woman led, queer-friendly mosque
Masjid al-Inshirah – Started by Pioneer Valley Progressive Muslims group. The mosque also welcomes LGBTQI+ muslims
Masjed Fatimah – A shia-centric, inclusive mosque
Rainbow Crescent Mosque – A virtual queer-friendly mosque
Masjid Daar ul-Gharib – A virtual intersectional, queer-friendly mosque.
Masjid-ul-Hub – An online mosque for LGBTQI+ Muslims
Masjid al-Musawa – An online mosque for queer muslims
Haven, Philadelphia – An inclusive muslim congregation also includes LGBTQ+ muslims
Jummah 4 All collective
Mercy Community Center
Dergah al-Farah, Manhattan Downtown of NY – Radical inclusive sufi lodge of Nur Ashki Jerrahi order
The Circle of Ishq of Minneapolis – An inclusive Sufi lodge Jerrahi community
The Atlanta Circle – An inclusive sufi lodge of Nur Ashki Jerrahi
Nur Ashki Jerrahi Michigan Dervish
Nur Ashki Jerrahi Pittsburg Drevish
La Order Sufi Yerraji/Nur Ashki al-Jerrahi Sufi Order of New Mexico - Progressive, liberal Mexican sufi dervish of US
Muslim Space, TX – A texas-based BIPOC, queer-friendly, gender-inclusive community
Redwood Unity Mosque Initiative (RUMI),CA – A small congregation of progressive muslims in Redwood. It was affiliated with eTJC (don't know it's still active or not)
New England Unity Mosque (NEUM) – A Unity mosque of New England. This mosque was affiliated with el-Tawhid Juma Circle.
UK 🇬🇧
Inclusive Mosque Initiative (IMI) – An inclusive congregation that opened first LGBTQI+ friendly, women-led mosque in Britain
Nur Ashki Jerrahi Order of UK – Sufi lodge of Leeds/London
Imaan LGBTQ+ Muslim Charity
France 🇫🇷
Mosquée Inclusive de l’unicité , Goutte d'Or neighborhood of Paris – France's first unity mosque started by Imam Ludovic Ahmad Zahed
Frederico Joko Procopio's Buddhist Dojo, Paris – egalitarian congregation where french queer muslims prayed
Progressive Islamic Center, Marseille
Fatima Mosque – A progressive, women-led, mixed-gender mosque
Musulmans Inclusifs de France – A progressive muslim congregations of France
Voice of an Enlightened Islam (VOIX) – A progressive, spiritual & radically inclusive congregation for all. VOIX also runs Simorgh Mosque, which welcomes LGBTQ+ muslims
Canada 🇨🇦
Masjid el-Tawhid/Toronto Unity Mosque - It is the first unity mosque of el-Tawhid Juma Circle (eTJC) & Canada
Ottawa Valley Unity Mosque (OVUM)
Vancouver Unity Mosque, British Columbia
Halifax Unity Mosque, Nova Scotia (don't know it's still active or not. please contact eTJC for details)
Kitchener Waterloo Unity Mosque
Calgary Alberta Unity Mosque
Madison Unity Mosque
Queer Muslim Network
Germany 🇩🇪
Ibn Rushd Goethe Moschee,Berlin – A liberal, feminist mosque for sunni, shia, sufi, ahmadi, non-religious, BIPOC, queer, man & woman folks
Liberal-Islamischer Bund e.V. – A largest feminist, liberal muslim congregation of German
Australia 🇦🇺
Australia's first Unity Mosque
MPV-Australia
Norway 🇳🇴
Masjid Al-Nisa – A women-led, LGBTQ+ friendly mosque in Oslo
Italy 🇮🇹
Moschea al-Kawthar/Al-kawthar Mosque – A virtual intersectional mosque started by Sveva Basirah Balzini
Mexico 🇲🇽
Tasním Nur Ashki Al Yerrahi, Cuernavaca – Radically inclusive sufi dervish for all genders & sexualities
South Africa 🇿🇦
Masjid ul-Umam ( People's Mosque), Cape town – First egalitarian mosque of Africa
Masjid ul-Ghurbaah – An inclusive mosque for marginalised muslims, runs by al-Ghurbaah Foundation
The Open Mosque – An egalitarian, mixed gender mosque for all
Claremont Main Road Mosque, Cape town – A mixed-gender mosque in South Africa. The mosque also welcome HIV+ & LGBTQI+ folks
Pakistan 🇵🇰
Khusrain Wale Shahi Masjid/ Khusray wale masjid, Jalalpur of Punjab – Punjab's oldest mosque of transgender eunuchs (also known as Khusra/Khusray)
Shrine of Shah Hussain/Madhoo Lal Hussain – An important site for queer & trans muslims where they can explore the divinity of love & find solace
Bari Imam Shrine
Imambargah of Mirpur Khas
Dargah of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar
Rehmatul Alameen Masjid,Islamabad
India 🇮🇳
Hijron Ka Khanqah, Delhi – A historical sufi khanqah with a small mosque. The mosque is only for muslim Hijras (an umbrella term for transgender,eunuch, transvestite,gender non-binary & intersex folks)
Khawaja Gharib Nawaz Dargah
Ajmer Sharif Dargah
Nizamuddin Dargah
Masjid Syed Gauhar Ali Shah Qadeem, Delhi (this mosque doesn't allow women to pray besides men)
Masjid-e-Mukhannisan/Hijron Wali Shahi Masjid, Lohamandi of Agra – A historical mosque was built by Emperor Akbar to honour his favourite Mukhannas Itibar Khan
Indonesia 🇮🇩
Pondok Pesantren Waria Al-Fatah, Yogyakarta – Indonesia's first Islamic centre for Warias (Indonesian local term for trans woman)
Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Dakshin Char Kalibari Masjid, Mymensingh – Bangladesh's first hijra mosque
Turkey 🇹🇷
Alevi Muslims are providing safe spaces for LGBTQI+ to pray
Ağalar Mosque in Topkapı Palace – A historical mosque for gender non-confirming eunuchs
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dovesndecay · 11 days
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for your queer muslim friend (giving them my salaams! <3) 
queer muslim charities they can look into (both for events etc and also those charities have many online resources): unity mosque, hidayah, muslims for progressive values (also has the best and most comprehensive reasons i’ve seen for why our religion doesn’t condemn queer people), salaam canada (it recently closed but the website has lots of great info and resources), the naz and matt foundation (not specifically for queer muslims but they are a large portion of the people involved in the charity), inclusive mosque
reading (all fictional or memoirs or poetry collections — none are like academic texts etc) : a queer muslim memoir: we have always been here (the author, who to my knowledge uses they/them pronouns now, also has a few articles on guardian and a great project here on tumblr called something like ‘just allah and me’ that photographs and tells the stories of queer muslims across the world), radiant fugitives, hani and ishu’s guide to fake dating, the henna wars, guapa, if they come for us, blood orange by mx yaffa, love is an ex country, zachary ying and the dragon emperor (one of the few on this list i haven’t read, but i’m pretty sure the mc is muslim and implied to be gay), you exist too much. only this beautiful moments is about characters who were raised muslim but faith isn’t a big part of any of their identities (i think, it’s been a while since i’ve read this). but it’s about queer iranians, and so it definitely explores being queer in muslim spaces and the intersection of that… it touched me deeply and that’s why i’m adding it here.
some queer muslims to follow on social media (all are out): blair imani, sufi and anjali were a youtube channel i followed a few years ago (sufi is a queer muslim, anjali is a queer hindu, the channel is about them and their relationship), reeta loi
queer muslim spaces on tumblr: queer muslim culture is, religious queer culture is (not only about queer muslims, but often is, and the mod is a queer muslim i think), we are not haram. dyemelikeasunset is a queer muslim who has a wonderful comic up on webtoon, and whilst their blog is a personal one and not focused around being queer and muslim, you may enjoy their comic! (their characters aren’t muslim, though, but they’re queer). bigenderrevert and mlmrevert are personal blogs run by queer muslims, but their blogs often do focus on being queer and muslim.
tv and movies that i know have at least one significant queer muslim character: the bold type, we are lady parts, breaking fast (2020)
Ahh, thank you so much, nonny!!! (I adore Blair Imani, I'm so glad to see her on your list!) Passing this along immediately!!
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pennyappealca · 1 year
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Emergency Appeal Donation
Israel has once again launched air strikes targeting and killing innocent civilians and children in Gaza. We stand and pray for the people of Palestine.
Donate now to our Palestine Emergency Response:https://pennyappeal.ca/program/emergency-response/
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pennyappealcanada · 2 years
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The first ever #Fredsgiving with @fredvanvleet and @skcentre905 was a huge success!
In collaboration with @fredvanvleet of the @raptors and @skcentre905, we provided 100 families with warm meals, @fvvshop clothing, non-perishable food items and a turkey for Thanksgiving! A huge thank you to our amazing #TeamOrange volunteers who helped over two days assemble bags and distribute them to families!
Donate Now: https://pennyappeal.ca/
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CHARITY SUPPORT
9 Best Charities to Help Uyghurs (Complete 2024 List)
BY OLIVIA LOPEZ
Many ethnic Uyghurs have been forced to flee their homes to avoid persecution and violence. Many thousands have sought refuge in other countries, such as Turkey. And with so many organizations providing support to Uyghurs, we had to ask: What are the best charities to help Uyghurs?
The best charities to help Uyghurs are the Uyghur Human Rights Project, Justice for All, and Anti-Slavery International. These charities work to protect the rights of Uyghurs by eliminating ethnic and religious discrimination. They also empower Uyghur communities with relief and support services.
Whether you want to volunteer with an organization to help the Uyghur people, donate to an appeal for Uyghur refugees, or raise awareness of the situation, there is a charity for you. Keep reading to learn more about what the best charities to help Uyghurs are all about, how they work, and what your best way would be to make a contribution.
Here’s What All the Best Charities to Help Uighurs Have in Common
The charities on this list were chosen based on their mission and dedication to protecting the Uyghur people.
They have great financial and transparency practices, and are committed to ensuring equal rights for all Uyghurs.
They operate all over the world and raise awareness of the dire situation many Uyghurs face. They also advocate for the rights of Uyghur refugees, and carry out support programs that offer relief and assistance to Uyghur families in need.
Yet they all share the same goal of helping Uyghurs.
These Are the 9 Best Charities to Help Uighurs in 2024
Below are our favorite charities to help Uighurs (you can click on their link to directly jump to their section in this article):
Best Charities to Help Uighurs
Uyghur Human Rights Project
Justice for All – Save Uighur
Anti-Slavery International
Ummah Welfare Trust
World Jewish Relief
PEN International
Charity Right
Islamic Human Rights Commission
Muslim Aid
(At the end of this article we’ll also share our six-step approach on how you can select the best charity to support.)
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Uyghur Human Rights Project: Promoting Uyghur Rights and Equality
The Uyghur Human Rights Project was founded in 2004 by the Uyghur American Association to advocate for the rights of the Uyghur people. Their work has consisted of publishing reports, briefings, and statements on the treatment of Uyghurs. In 2016, they became an independent organization and have continued promoting the rights of Uyghurs before governments around the world. Today, their headquarters are based in Washington, DC.
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Their transparency & ratings:
The Uyghur Human Rights Project holds a Finance and Accountability score of 71 out of 100 from Charity Navigator. They also have a Silver Seal of Transparency from GuideStar. And in 2019, for example, they spent approximately 89% of their income on their programs and services.
“To defend Uyghurs’ civil, political, social, cultural, and economic rights according to international human rights standards.”
Uyghur Human Rights Project
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What they do:
The Uyghur Human Rights Project aims to eliminate discrimination against Uyghur communities living in the Uyghur regions of Central Asia. They achieve this through awareness-raising campaigns and research, and by advocating for policy changes that protect Uyghurs’ human rights.
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What they’ve achieved:
Since their inception, the Uyghur Human Rights Project has released over 80 reports and briefings on the treatment of Uyghur communities. Similarly, they’ve published over 400 statements and press releases to major news agencies covering the crisis. They have also sent over 30 submissions to governments, and testified before parliament in more than 3 countries, including the UK, Canada, and Australia.
Ways to contribute:
You can contribute to the Uyghur Human Rights Project by donating directly through their website. You can also show your support by volunteering with them, or by attending some of their events to advocate for Uyghurs’ rights.
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Justice for All – Save Uighur: Pushing for Policy Changes That Protect Uyghurs
Justice for All was founded in 2001 to combat Islamophobia in the US and worldwide. As they grew, they began addressing women’s issues, particularly those that affected Muslim women. They also established the Save Uighur project, which aims to raise awareness on the plight Uyghurs endure, and to push for policy changes that protect the Uyghur people.
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Their transparency & ratings:
Justice for All is an accredited organization at the UN, meaning they have special consultancy status based on their expertise. They also receive funding and support from the Interfaith Peace Corps and Charter of Compassion.
“Raising public awareness and resolve to help the Uighur people.”
Justice for All – Save Uighur
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What they do:
Through their Save Uighur project, Justice for All strives to end discrimination and human rights violations that affect the Uyghur people. They achieve this through awareness-raising campaigns and by advocating for policy changes in the international community, including at the UN.
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What they’ve achieved:
Since the inception of their Save Uighur project, Justice for All has had approximately 70 meetings with the US Senate and House on Uyghur-related issues. They also collaborated with 218 organizations to end Uyghur forced labor, and had 1 confrontation with the Chinese government at the UN by an Uyghur. They also pushed for the passing of 2 legislative bills, the Uyghur Human Rights Bill which passed into law, and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention bill, which passed through the House.
Ways to contribute:
You can contribute to Justice for All by donating through their website. You can also show your support by volunteering with them and raising awareness on the issues affecting Uyghurs.
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Anti-Slavery International: Combatting Discrimination Against Uyghurs
Anti-Slavery International was founded in 1839 by two abolitionists, Thomas Clarkson and Thomas Fowell Buxton, to criminalize the transatlantic slave trade. The practice saw Black slaves being transported from Africa to the Americas, and put an end to indentured labor systems in the British colonies. Today, their headquarters are based in London.
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Their transparency & ratings:
Anti-Slavery International has a positive track record of filing their annual accounts on time with the UK’s Charity Commissioner. They also receive generous funding from high-profile funders, including the European Commission, Comic Relief, and Irish Aid,
“To prevent Uyghur forced labor, and all abuses.”
Anti-Slavery International
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What they do:
Anti-Slavery International works to eradicate all forms of modern slavery, including forced labor. They tackle the primary causes of modern slavery, including racial, ethnic, and gender discrimination, through public advocacy. They also publish calls-to-action to encourage groups, organizations, and companies to ensure their supply chains are ethical and free from all forms of modern slavery.
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What they’ve achieved:
Since their founding, Anti-Slavery International has expanded its reach across 10 countries and provided support to 14 anti-slavery partner organizations that work locally to combat inequalities, discrimination, and harmful practices that can lead to forms of modern slavery. For example, in 2020, they launched the Coalition to End Forced Labor in the Uyghur Region, a coalition that aims to prevent forced Uyghur labor in the cotton industry. They also worked with 72 Uyghur rights groups and more than 100 civil society organizations to establish the coalition. Since then, the Coalition has been endorsed by over 350 organizations worldwide, and has influenced 7 fashion brands to take action.
Ways to contribute:
You can contribute to Anti-Slavery International by donating directly through the organization’s website. You can also join a local campaign to advocate for equal rights, or start a fundraiser on their behalf.
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Ummah Welfare Trust: Providing Emergency Relief to Uyghur Refugees
The Ummah Welfare Trust was founded in 2001 to provide relief to people affected by poverty. Since then, they have worked in over 20 countries worldwide, and as of 2018, they have spent approximately £2 million on projects and services to support Uyghur refugees in Turkey. Today, their headquarters are based in the UK.
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Their transparency & ratings:
The Ummah Welfare Trust operates a 100% donation policy, meaning that all of its donations are sent to its relief programs, including those that help Uyghur refugees. They are also registered with the UK’s Fundraising Regulator, ensuring their fundraising efforts are ethical and transparent.
“Supporting the vulnerable Uyghur refugees living in and around Istanbul.”
Ummah Welfare Trust
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What they do:
The Ummah Welfare Trust strives to eliminate poverty and suffering amongst Uyghur refugees by providing emergency relief, support, and services to communities in Turkey. They achieve this through financial support programs, by distributing food parcels and household essentials, and uplifting families.
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What they’ve achieved:
Since their founding, the Ummah Welfare Trust has helped thousands of Uyghur refugees living in Turkey. For example, in 2022, they provided financial assistance to over 4,000 Uyghur families. In the same year, they provided food assistance to 150 families. They also offered monthly support to more than 40 teachers to help Uyghur students.
Ways to contribute:
You can contribute to the Ummah Welfare Trust by donating through their website.
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World Jewish Relief: Offering Humanitarian Aid to Vulnerable Uyghurs
World Jewish Relief was founded in 1933 as the Central British Fund for German Jewry, to provide support to those fleeing Nazi Germany. They soon expanded on their work and began offering assistance to other people affected by humanitarian crises, including those in Egypt, Czechoslovakia, and Ethiopia. Today, their headquarters are based in London.
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Their transparency & ratings:
World Jewish Relief has regularly filed their annual reports with the UK’s Charity Commission in a timely manner – showcasing their commitment to financial transparency. They spend approximately 81% of their income on their relief programs and services. They are also registered with the UK’s Fundraising Registry, which helps ensure their fundraising practices are both ethical and sustainable.
“Providing emergency food packages, hygiene kids, psychological support, and legal assistance to the most vulnerable Uyghur families in and around Istanbul.”
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What they do:
World Jewish Relief provides emergency support to Uyghur refugees living in Turkey. They offer food, hygiene, health, and mental support to families that are fleeing persecution and looking to rebuild their lives. They also offer language support and legal assistance to help with integration into Turkish society.
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What they’ve achieved:
Since their founding, World Jewish Relief has reached more than 88,000 people, including Uyghurs, with their relief programs and services. For example, in 2020, they provided food and hygiene packages to 750 Uyghurs. They also implement 4 different types of support programs for the Uyghur communities in Turkey, including mental, medical, handicraft, and language support.
Ways to contribute:
You can contribute to World Jewish Relief by donating through their website. You can also show your support by volunteering with them, or getting involved with one of their charity challenges. Similarly, you can start a fundraiser on their behalf.
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PEN International: Promoting Freedom of Expression for Uyghurs
PEN International was founded in 1921 to promote human rights and freedom of expression for cultures around the world. They expanded quickly and opened up PEN Centres around the world, which aimed to offer writers and poets everywhere a place to freely and creatively build on their art, and express their culture. Today, they operate 145 PEN centers worldwide and are active in more than 100 countries. Their Uyghur PEN Center was founded in Sweden in 2006 by Kurash Kosen, to further honor and preserve Uyghur culture.
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Their transparency & ratings:
According to the UK’s Charity Commission page, PEN International regularly submits their annual accounts and returns on time, ensuring their dedication to financial transparency. For example, in 2020, they spent approximately 72% of their income on supporting writers, increasing engagement in their centers, and assisting writers in prison. They also receive funding from high-profile funders, including the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Fritt Ord Foundation.
“Stand[ing] for the rights of the Uyghur people, for their freedom of expression and freedom of write.”
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What they do:
PEN International advocates for the protection of writers, poets, novelists, playwrights, and freedom of expression. They promote these rights through awareness-raising campaigns, and by offering support to writers through their global PEN centers. Through their work at the Uyghur PEN center, they also defend Uyghur writers that have been detained, and publish works from Uyghur writers to safeguard their culture and heritage.
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What they’ve achieved:
Since they opened the Uyghur PEN center in 2006, PEN International has reported on attempts to suppress Uyghur freedom of expression. For example, in 2019, they monitored 219 cases of attacks against writers, with the most attacks occurring against ethnic minorities in China, including the Uyghurs. They also operate more than 26 linguistic centers dedicated to protecting Indigenous languages, including Uyghur.
Ways to contribute:
You can contribute to PEN International by donating through their website. You can also show your support by getting involved in some of their campaigns to promote protection for writers, and freedom of expression.
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Charity Right: Distributing Food Essentials to Uyghur Refugees in Turkey
Charity Right was founded in 2016 to provide food essentials to people in need. Since then, they have expanded to serve more than 40 million meals across 7 countries, many of which were distributed to Uyghur refugees living in Turkey. Today, their headquarters are based in the UK.
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Their transparency & ratings:
According to the UK’s Charity Commission registrar, Charity Right has continuously filed their annual reports on time and according to the Commission’s standards. And in 2020, they increased their program expenditure to provide food packages and essentials to Uyghur families in need.
“Helping support Uyghur refugees who flee persecution in China, giving them the help they need to get their lives back on track.”
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What they do:
Charity Right aims to deliver food essentials and support to Uyghur refugees living in Turkey. They achieve this by putting together food packages and bringing them to families in need. They also work to raise awareness of the dire situation for Uyghurs, both in their homeland and in Turkey.
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What they’ve achieved:
Since their founding, Charity Right has reached over 1,000 people in Turkey, including Uyghur refugees. For example, in 2020, they distributed 5,000 food packs to Uyghur families, including single parent families. They also provided assistance to approximately 400 Uyghur families living in Turkey, and they support over 180 Uyghur students with academic and religious enrichment programs.
Ways to contribute:
You can contribute to Charity Right by donating through their website. You can also start a fundraiser on their behalf to help purchase materials for food packages that will be distributed to Uyghur families.
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Islamic Human Rights Commission: Advocating for the Rights of Uyghurs
The Islamic Human Rights Commission was founded in 1997 to advocate for the civil rights of Muslims. They became one of the first civil society organizations in the UK to offer legal support services to Muslims. Since then, they’ve expanded on their work and carried out research, advocacy, and campaigns to raise awareness on Muslims’ rights worldwide. In 2008, they began working to help Uyghurs.
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Their transparency & ratings:
The Islamic Human Rights Commission has Special Consultative Status with the UN, showcasing their expertise and dedication to advancing Muslims’ rights everywhere. They also receive funding from public donations, and high-profile donors, including the European Union and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. However, they do not accept funding from any government.
“To champion the rights & duties revealed for human beings.”
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What they do:
The Islamic Human Rights Commission works to eliminate Islamophobia and discrimination against Muslim minorities, including Uyghurs. They implement campaigns that spotlight the critical situations many Uyghurs are facing in China, and they advocate for Uyghurs’ rights and protection at the international level. Finally, they also aim to give a voice to Uyghurs that have been affected by violence and persecution.
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What they’ve achieved:
Since beginning their work on the situation of China’s Uyghur Muslims in 2008, the Islamic Human Rights Commission have published 2 reports, which have detailed the discriminatory policies Uyghur communities face. They are also publicly opposing the ratification of 1 treaty that may have a harmful impact on Uyghur refugees living in Turkey. And in 2020, they gathered testimonies from 6 Uyghurs to advocate for the protection of Uyghur rights.
Ways to contribute:
You can contribute to the Islamic Human Rights Commission by donating through their website. You can also show your support by volunteering with them and contributing to their campaigns. Furthermore, they welcome volunteers for fundraising as well.
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Muslim Aid: Offering Urgent Support to Uyghurs
Muslim Aid was founded in 1985 to provide emergency relief to those affected by humanitarian crises in Africa. By 1987, they had begun responding to other humanitarian crises too, including those in Pakistan and later Sudan. Since then, they’ve worked in over 29 countries to support refugees, including Uyghur refugees living in Turkey.
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Their transparency & ratings:
Muslim Aid’s US branch, Muslim Aid USA, holds a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar. For example, in 2019, they spent nearly 89% of their income on their programs. They also receive funding from various high-profile donors, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Food Programme (WFP).
“To provide the Uyghur in Turkey with the basic rights that are being taken away from them, including safety, shelter, and food.”
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What they do:
Muslim Aid delivers life-saving support and aid to Uyghur refugees in need. They work with refugees arriving in Turkey to ensure they’re safe and secure, and have access to essential resources, such as food and shelter. Their services also enable Uyghurs to practice their faith with dignity, especially during important religious holidays.
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What they’ve achieved:
Since their founding, Muslim Aid has reached over 5,000,000 people, including Uyghurs, with their programs and services. They raise funds for Qurbani, which enables Uyghur families to receive fresh meat during Eid Al-Adha. They also provide 4 program services to Uyghur refugees, including shelter, medical care, food, and legal aid.
Ways to contribute:
You can contribute to Muslim Aid USA’s Uyghur Appeal through their website. This ensures your donation goes directly toward efforts to help Uyghurs.
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Please Remember Project Moses Colorado this Giving Tuesday, November 29th
PLEASE REMEMBER PROJECT MOSES COLORADO ON GIVING TUESDAY NOVEMBER 29th 2022
In less than two weeks, on December 29, 2022, it will be Giving Tuesday 2022.  This giving Tuesday, please remember the millions of persecuted and threatened Christian minorities in nations such as Pakistan, Egypt, Syria and Iraq.  It is the mission Project Moses Colorado to aid, assist, advocate for and, where possible, protect, persecuted and threatened Christian minorities.  
In 2021, after years of helping a threatened extended Pakistani Christian family of 17 Project Moses Colorado was able to help all 17 to receive asylum in Canada.  Annually, between 500 and 1000 young Pakistani Christian women are kidnapped, forced to marry their abductors and forced to convert to Islam. While technically illegal, Pakistani authorities generally overlook the practice. 
When, in 2013, a young Pakistani Christian man fell in love with and married a young Muslim woman from a militant family, who then became a Christian, however, it became a death sentence not only for the young Christian man and his wife, but also included all of the young man's brothers and sisters and their families, a total of 17 individuals.  The families abandoned their homes and businesses and fled to Bangkok Thailand, which has a United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) office at which refugees may apply for asylum.  
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of Pakistani Christians in Bangkok, as well as Sri Lanka.  UNHCR takes an average of eight to nine years to process asylum applications from persecuted Christians.  In the meantime their situations are often desperate.  They are not allowed to work legally (making some vulnerable to slavery and human trafficking) As they were only able to travel to Thailand using a short-term tourist visa, and because of the unconscionably lengthy period of time that the UNHCR takes to process their asylum applications, they are forced to overstay their visas making them vulnerable to arrest, where they are either given exorbitant fines or deported.  
It took until 2019 for UNHCR to rule on the group's application.  Asylum was only granted to the young man, his ex-Muslim wife, and the two children they had while in Bangkok.  The remaining 13 family members had no choice but to continue to live an underground existence in Bangkok.  Fortunately, strong advocacy from a Canadian church and Project Moses Colorado caused Canada to ignore the UNHCR ruling and grant asylum and relocation to all 17.  
Sadly, however, that happy result is not common.  Currently, Project Moses Colorado is aiding other Pakistani Christians in Bangkok and elsewhere, whose asylum applications have been rejected and/or those living in dangerous situations, to the extent we are able.   Even more sadly we have lost contact with others, for whom we can now only pray.
PLEASE REMEMBER PROJECT MOSES COLORADO ON GIVING TUESDAY NOVEMBER 29th 2022.  
Project Moses Colorado is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt charity that you can help in one of three ways.  The first is to send a check to:
                                 Project Moses Colorado
                                 3879 E. 120th Avenue, #131
                                 Thornton, CO  80233
The second is to make Project Moses Colorado your Smile.Amazon charity, 
The third is to make Project Moses Colorado your Kroger Community Rewards charity.
The second and third do not require any monetary commitment. Instead Amazon and/or Kroger will give Project Moses Colorado a certain (usually 0.1%) percentage of the monetary value of your purchases.
GOD BLESS YOU IN THE COMING HOLY SEASON
Richard Roy Blake
President, Project Moses Colorado
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Zakat for Building a mosque
Generally, Islamic charity refers to zakat al Fitr and sadaqah jariya in our awareness. MATW can construct a mosque together with your donation and will let you have high-quality sadaqah jariya indeed.
Build a mosque or assist Dawah If you need to assist Dawah, MATW Canada stands close to you to accumulate your donation. As a working or non-working Muslim, you have to worship Allah SWT. Our corporation offers you a risk to construct a mosque thru this Islamic charity. We are extraordinarily aware of Muslim peace and comfort, and perform our paintings on the premise of priority. There are numerous reverted Muslims around the arena who want instructional establishments to research and recite the holy Quran. We need to construct a masjid with the useful resource of our first-rate donors in which needed.
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The Beauty Of Islam
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The Beauty Of Islam - Go Straight To Audio Lecture
The Beauty of Islām by Shaykh Muḥammad Ghālib al-ʿUmarī is a series of points briefly summarizing the beauty and merits of Islām. The lecture took place in July of 2018 at Masjid al-Furqān (TROID) in Toronto, Canada.
From the points discussed:
- Islām unifies all good and beneficial guidance for mankind - Islām recognizes and requires Muslims to believe in all the Prophets and Messengers sent - As the final revelation, Islām abrogates all which came before it (the Psalms, the Torah, the Gospel) - Islām is balanced and palatable, moderate, not extreme - Islam rejects all forms of extremist behavior - Islam disallows following superstitions - Islam prohibits magic and sorcery - Islām is built around truthfulness and uprightness - Worship in Islām is easy, simplified, and provides an intimate connection between the created and the Creator - Islām is established upon the shahādatayn (the two testimonies) - Islām is built upon five pillars: testimony of faith (shaḥadatayn), prayer (ṣalāh), charity (zakāh), fasting (sawm), pilgrimage (ḥajj) - From the examples of the simplicity of Islām: prayer is made standing but can be performed sitting (for the one unable to stand) or lying down (for the one unable to sit), all premised upon established texts (evidences) from the Qurʾān and the Sunnah - Islām address social behavior and interactions addressing rights in a detailed manner from those closest (relatives) to those in society at large - Islāmic rights are not simply premised on reciprocity, they are built upon justice and seeking the approval of the Lord and creator (Allāh) - Islām preserves life and and provides safety and security in society - Islām governs the articles of legislated warfare with rules, justice and morality (behind legislated governments) - Islām requires Muslims to call others to Islām with good manners and intelligent dialogue - Islām requires those who are able, to give yearly charity (2.5%) to the needy (zakāh), this is a requirement of those who are able and a right of those who are entitled (to the charity) - Islām emphasizes strongly the rights of parents, in speech, in action, in obedience, whether they are Muslim or not - Islām preserves the rights of the neighbors, honoring them, speaking to them kindly, assisting them (financially or with food for example) and respecting their privacy - Islām encourages sincerity and helpfulness, helping one another as brothers and sisters - Islām respects elders, revering them through kindness and servitude  
The Lecture
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Qurbani Donation 2024: How Your Contribution Can Make a Difference
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact this Qurbani season? As Qurbani 2024 approaches, many individuals and families are seeking opportunities to fulfill their religious obligations and help those in need. One powerful way to do this is through Qurbani donations to charitable organizations.
What is Qurbani?
Qurbani, also known as Udhiyah, is the act of sacrificing an animal during the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his son Isma'il (AS) as an act of obedience to God. The meat from the sacrifice is distributed among family, friends, and those in need, emphasizing the importance of sharing and caring for others.
Why is Qurbani Important?
Qurbani is a significant ritual in Islam, performed by millions of Muslims around the world each year. It is a demonstration of obedience to Allah and a way to remember the sacrifices of the prophets before us. Beyond the religious significance, Qurbani is an opportunity to provide nourishment to those who are less fortunate and may not have regular access to meat.
How Does Qurbani Charity Work?
Charitable organizations facilitate Qurbani donations by collecting funds from donors and organizing the purchase, sacrifice, and distribution of animals. These organizations ensure that the Qurbani process is carried out according to Islamic principles and that the meat reaches those who are most in need, including refugees, orphans, and the impoverished.
The Impact of Your Qurbani Donation
Your Qurbani donation can have a profound impact on the lives of others. By contributing to a Qurbani charity, you are providing nutritious food to those who may not have access to it regularly. Your donation can also bring joy and a sense of community to individuals and families during the Eid al-Adha celebrations, as they partake in the meat of the sacrificed animal.
Choosing a Reputable Charity
When selecting a charity for your Qurbani donation, it is essential to choose a reputable organization with a proven track record of transparency and accountability. Look for charities that provide detailed information about their Qurbani programs, including how funds are used, the number of animals sacrificed, and the communities served.
How to Make Your Qurbani Donation Count
To make the most significant impact with your Qurbani donation, consider the following tips:
1. Research Charities: Take the time to research charities and choose one that aligns with your values and goals for your donation.
2. Donate Early: Donate early to ensure that your contribution reaches the charity in time for them to organize the Qurbani process.
3. Spread the Word: Encourage others to donate to Qurbani charities and help amplify the impact of your donation.
Conclusion
As Qurbani 2024 approaches, consider the profound impact your donation can have on the lives of others. By supporting a reputable Qurbani charity, you are not only fulfilling a religious obligation but also making a difference in the lives of those who are less fortunate. Your donation can bring joy, nourishment, and a sense of community to individuals and families in need, ensuring that they can celebrate Eid al-Adha with dignity and happiness.
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