islam

• • all wealth is a gift from Allah
  • it is not wrong to be wealthy - the more wealthy, the more generous to be
• The Prophet Muhammad said "Give charity without delay"
• • wealth should not be used to harm others
• Islam promotes four types of giving:

  • zakah (Sunni & Shi'a) - 2.5% of wealth to be given each year to poor and needy
  • khums (Shi'a) - 20% of savings, paid for scholars and community
  • sadaqah (all Muslims) - any good deed done out of compassion
  • zakat-ul-fitr - donation at end of Ramadan for poor
• Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam
• "true righteousness is in one who believes in God, who gives wealth [...} to relatives, orphans, the needy [...] and gives zakah"
• Islam Relief:

  • guided by Muslim values to create caring world
  • aim to show compassion, justice
  • respond to disasters and emergencies
  • provide long term support for shelter and education
  • supports orphans financially and emotionally