How a Small Act of Charity Can Change Lives of Millions?
Donating to the causes or to the people you care about not only benefits them, but it can be deeply rewarding for you too. Millions of people give to charity regular. Whether we volunteer for organizations, offer emotional support to those around us or donate to charities, we all know that our donation helps millions of people around the globe.
The ability to help people in need is not something that exists only among the rich. From the smallest gesture to the biggest one, everyone can do something that would make a difference. Sometimes, it is the smallest acts of charity that can have the biggest impact.
The donations made with the intention of Sadaqah and Zakat help the people in need, the orphans, widows who are struggling in life, provide clothing, food to feed the hungry mouths, and necessary access to education and medical care.
Zakat is intended to strengthen the Muslim community by redistributing wealth to the poorest of our society and ensuring they get the resources they need to live.
Whereas, Sadaqah is any voluntary act of righteousness or kindness that is made with no expectation for anything in return.
Both gestures carry great rewards in this life and the next for the giver but the effects of Zakat and Sadaqah are even greater when made during Ramadan.
Let’s have a closer look at how a small act of charity can change the lives of millions.
Charity Benefits the Neediest People
Giving charity in the shape of donation, Sadaqah or Zakat plays a crucial role in combating extreme poverty.
There is never a perfect time to give, but there are always people out there in need of help. Even just giving a small amount could help the starving people, people who need medical attention, and even improved schooling.
Your charity provides the essential resources necessary for extreme poverty-stricken people. Your donations and charitable efforts can break the cycle of poverty.
Charity Brings Balance to Society
Giving charity to orphans, widows, the sick, and those in need, ensures we live in a much fairer society by donating a bit of our wealth. Similarly, giving Sadaqah does not only mean giving money, but it can be any act of kindness. It is about benefiting the whole community and looking after the vulnerable for the betterment of society. A little kindness, oftentimes, goes a long way.
Sadaqah is a Way to Earn Rewards After Death.
By giving Sadaqah you can invest in the hereafter for yourself or your loved ones by earning continuous rewards. For example, one of the best ways to give Sadaqah is to build a well. This can benefit the future generations of a whole community by giving them access to safe water for drinking, washing, and cooking. So, every time someone drinks from that well, you will gain the rewards of your Sadaqah.
Donating Zakat May Help Provide Quality Healthcare
Zakat has the power to change the world. By giving Zakat, the prosperous can uplift the poor, and help those who are troubled and in hardship. You can also give your Zakat to non-profit hospitals like Memon Medical Institute Hospital (MMI Hospital), a 100% donor-funded project that aims to serve the people regardless of their caste, creed, color, religion, or ability to pay.
Ramadan is a month of giving. It is a time to help others, and share the joy with your loved ones and those who need help. If you can donate to those who are less fortunate than yourself, please do so and make the world a better place. Make the most of your Ramadan! You have the power to make someone’s life a lot easier.