Better Ways to Give Zakat (alms)
Better Ways to Give Zakat (alms)
Ramadan is the month of giving and benevolence, the Messenger was more benevolent than a falling rain. Muslims are encouraged to emulate the Messenger of Allah (saws), to assess and pay their Zakat during the month of Ramadan, thus combining the two pillars of Islam at the same time.
Zakat (alms) is the name of what a believer returns out of his or her wealth to the neediest of Muslims for the sake of the Almighty Allah. It is called Zakat because the word Zakat is from Zakaa, which means, to increase, purify and bless.
During this time, charity is an integral part of Ramadan and there are organizations in Abu Dhabi that need your help.
The Abu Dhabi Special Care Centre - helps children with physical and mental disabilities. They are always on the lookout for volunteers to assist with the teaching. Call 02-6418418 to find out how to get involved.
Abu Dhabi Mums – is a volunteer organization originally set up as a social meeting club for mothers with pre-school children. It welcomes mums (with children of the appropriate age) willing to run groups, join the committee, help with projects, or apply for one of the coordinator positions. Visit www.abudhabimums.ae or email ad_mums@emirates.net.ae for more information.
Future Centre for Special Needs- is about helping students with special needs to develop the skills needed for life. Volunteers will have to undergo a short interview, and then, if successful, a trial period can be arranged. Call 02-666 0923 or visit www.future-centre.com for more information.
ForeSight- is a UAE-based non-profit organization offering support to the Emirates blind community. Volunteers are welcome in a variety of fields, although Arabic translators and those skilled in photography and film, or who own a printing press, are particularly welcome. Volunteers are also needed for counseling positions and to help with white stick training. Call 04-391 1443 for more details or visit www.foresightrp.com.
Strays of Abu Dhabi- or SAD for short, runs a dog charity out of the American Veterinary Clinic (02-665 5044) and is always on the lookout for suitable adoptive owners. Alternatively, you can simply volunteer as a dog walker-after all, its good exercise. For info, call 050 130 7392, www.straysofabudhabi.com.
Feline Friends- Cat cuddling may sound like an occupation best done in private, but it is necessary part of the feline rehoming process. Visit www.felinefriendsuae.com to
download a volunteer form.
Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi- or EAD for short, runs various volunteer programmes, mainly consisting of beach clean-up campaigns along Abu Dhabi’s endless shoreline. To get involved email customerservice@ead.ae to put your name down on the waiting list.
Takatof – During Ramadan, Takatof volunteers conducted case studies on a number of families in disadvantaged areas of the northern Emirates. They started organizing teams of volunteers (particularly encouraging ‘the young’ to lend their support), to help with humanitarian, social and community projects, including renovating and fixing up homes belonging to the individuals most in need. Visit www.takatof.ae for more information.
Red Crescent Society (RCA) – the RCA’s humanitarian work provides help and assistance to the most vulnerable groups of people around the world. In the past, Red Crescent aid has helped victims of the Haiti earthquake; Palestinians in Gaza and under-privileged families living in the UAE. Visit www.rcuae.ae for further information.
Terry Fox Run – Usually held in Abu Dhabi in February, the annual Terry Fox Run- the 8.5km marathon held across the world in aid of cancer research – is not a race, so you can walk, skate or run; it doesn’t matter, so as long as you help raise money. Organizers also look for people to help volunteer with running the event. Visit www.terryfoxrun.org for further information.
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