Friday, 18 January 2013
House Construction
The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) has said: “Whoever builds a house for the pleasure of Allah, whether it is small or large, Allah builds for him a house in Paradise.” - at-Tirmidhi, Ibn Khuzaymah, Ibn Hibban, Abu Dawud, and Ahmad
Shelter is a basic right of man. Yet one in six people still lives in slums. At least one hundred million have no home whatsoever. Unending wars, droughts and famines in recent years are forcing many to leave their homes.
In areas in need of emergency relief, where houses have either been destroyed or damaged, UWT aims to provide basic housing for the needy.
Starting from temporary measures such as tents and basic 'shed' houses, UWT aims to help re-house people with added amenities such as running water and drainage.
£2,000 for one house
Philippines
UWT constructs homes in Zamboanga city on the island of Mindanao. Muslim families live
a 'hand to mouth' existence on the island and invariably on land that
they do not own. Many are also forced face the fickle weather with no
shelter.
Many Muslims have suffered over the years because of persistent civil
unrest. Unemployment amongst the community is high and there is a lack
of access to basic health and education services.
Shelter is a basic right of man. Yet one in six people still lives in slums. At least one hundred million have no home whatsoever. Unending wars, droughts and famines in recent years are forcing many to leave their homes.
In areas in need of emergency relief, where houses have either been destroyed or damaged, UWT aims to provide basic housing for the needy.
Starting from temporary measures such as tents and basic 'shed' houses, UWT aims to help re-house people with added amenities such as running water and drainage.
Pakistan
£2,000 for one house
Philippines
UWT constructs homes in Zamboanga city on the island of Mindanao. Muslim families live
a 'hand to mouth' existence on the island and invariably on land that
they do not own. Many are also forced face the fickle weather with no
shelter.
Many Muslims have suffered over the years because of persistent civil
unrest. Unemployment amongst the community is high and there is a lack
of access to basic health and education services.
Masjid Construction
The masjid is the heart of any Muslim community, providing
much more than a place of worship. Many also offer Islamic education and
are often a base from which essential community services are delivered.
The first and foremost duty performed by the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) upon entering Madinah at the time of emigration was to build a Masjid.
He said, ‘Whosoever builds a house (masjid) for the pleasure of Allah, whether it be small or large, Allah builds for him a house in Paradise.’ - at-Tirmidhi, Ibn Khuzaymah, Ibn Hibban, Abu Dawud, and Ahmad
UWT builds new masaajid or reconstructs damaged masaajid in several countries. You can donate the whole cost of the masjid or part of it. It is an excellent form of Sadaqah Jariyah as the donor can expect to receive rewards as long as the masjid is standing and as long as people worship there.
The first and foremost duty performed by the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) upon entering Madinah at the time of emigration was to build a Masjid.
He said, ‘Whosoever builds a house (masjid) for the pleasure of Allah, whether it be small or large, Allah builds for him a house in Paradise.’ - at-Tirmidhi, Ibn Khuzaymah, Ibn Hibban, Abu Dawud, and Ahmad
UWT builds new masaajid or reconstructs damaged masaajid in several countries. You can donate the whole cost of the masjid or part of it. It is an excellent form of Sadaqah Jariyah as the donor can expect to receive rewards as long as the masjid is standing and as long as people worship there.
| Country | Price | Type |
| India | £10,000 | Lillah Only |
| Palestine | Any amount | Lillah Only |
| Pakistan | £5,700 (small), £11,450 (large) | Lillah Only |
| Most Needy | Any amount | Lillah Only |
Intrest (Riba)
“O you who believe! Fear Allah and give up what remains of your
demand for usury if you are indeed believers. If you don’t, take notice
of war from Allah and His messenger. But if you turn back, you shall
have your capital sums. Deal not unjustly and you shall not be dealt
with unjustly.” - Surah Al-Baqarah, Verse 278-279
Islam prohibits the taking and giving of interest. This presents problems in non-Islamic economic systems that are built on interest based finance.
But what should one do about the unsolicited interest accumulated in one’s own bank account? This moral question is one that confronts many of us.
Since it is not permissible to utilise interest for one’s own benefit one should give it to charity. Although there is no religious reward for doing so it at least disposes of the haram funds in a shariah-compliant way.
Included under this broad heading are earnings generated by not only the sales of haram items, but also halal items acquired though haram means such as lying to get welfare benefits or short-measuring customers.
Here the method of disposal is to return items to the rightful owners. If this is not possible because the owner is not known or any other legitimate reason, then the method of disposal is the same as that of interest money.
Islam prohibits the taking and giving of interest. This presents problems in non-Islamic economic systems that are built on interest based finance.
But what should one do about the unsolicited interest accumulated in one’s own bank account? This moral question is one that confronts many of us.
Since it is not permissible to utilise interest for one’s own benefit one should give it to charity. Although there is no religious reward for doing so it at least disposes of the haram funds in a shariah-compliant way.
Included under this broad heading are earnings generated by not only the sales of haram items, but also halal items acquired though haram means such as lying to get welfare benefits or short-measuring customers.
Here the method of disposal is to return items to the rightful owners. If this is not possible because the owner is not known or any other legitimate reason, then the method of disposal is the same as that of interest money.
Income Generating Projects
‘It is better that a person should take a rope and bring a bundle
of wood on his back to sell so that Allah may preserve his honour, than
that he should beg from people (regardless of whether they give to him
or refuse him.’
Ummah Welfare Trust believes in restoring the dignity and self-respect amongst poor Muslims and has striven to provide countless struggling families with the following means of generating income:
These households are invariably poorer anyway and are forced to compromise on education or medicines for their children in their pursuit of food.
Income Generation schemes are a source of Sadaqah Jariyah for the donor and lead to innumerable rewards. Many beneficiaries continuously send supplications of forgiveness for those who helped them start again.
- Sahih al-Bukhari
Income generating projects allow autonomy and self-sufficiency. They
help families secure much needed income with which to buy necessary food
and medicines.Ummah Welfare Trust believes in restoring the dignity and self-respect amongst poor Muslims and has striven to provide countless struggling families with the following means of generating income:
- Sewing machines in Pakistan and Bangladesh
- Livestock for breeding and dairy produce in Bangladesh, Somalia and Chechnya
- Cycle rickshaws in India, Philippines and Bangladesh. Motor rickshaws are provided in Palestine
- Small business start-ups in India, Bangladesh and the Philippines. Typical stalls include fruit and vegetable stalls, fish stalls, rice stalls and shops selling charcoal.
- Greenhouse and bee-keeping initiatives in Chechnya.
These households are invariably poorer anyway and are forced to compromise on education or medicines for their children in their pursuit of food.
Income Generation schemes are a source of Sadaqah Jariyah for the donor and lead to innumerable rewards. Many beneficiaries continuously send supplications of forgiveness for those who helped them start again.
Hifdh Course Sponsorship
Teach a Child the Holy Qur'an
The Qur’an is the beating heart of Islam. It is Allah’s revelation - “the guidance” -transmitted through the person of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) to help people navigate their lives in accordance with the Divine Will.
As Allah’s Word the status of the Qur’an is unrivalled and for this reason Muslims from the dawn of Islam have striven to preserve its authenticity. The cornerstone of Islam, it also forms of the basis of all religious learning.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) emphasised the importance of providing education stating: “The best amongst you is the one who learns the Quran and teaches it.” - al-Bukhari, at-Tirmidhi
Hifdh is the Arabic word for the memorisation of the Holy Qur’an. Ummah Welfare Trust seeks to continue this religious tradition by sponsoring students in various countries around the world.
Your support provides a student with the financial means to complete what is usually a three-year course. It is one of the best forms of Sadaqah Jariyah and the donor can expect to receive Allah’s blessings so long as the recipient remains alive. If the recipient has passed on his learning before his death, then the rewards continue through the vehicle of his students.
UWT will provide you with regular feedback about the progress of the student you sponsor including a detail sheet within 4-8 weeks of taking him on, and then an annual progress report.
To sponsor a hifdh student it is:
£15 a month or £180 a year in India
£25 a month or £300 a year in Palestine.
The Qur’an is the beating heart of Islam. It is Allah’s revelation - “the guidance” -transmitted through the person of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) to help people navigate their lives in accordance with the Divine Will.
As Allah’s Word the status of the Qur’an is unrivalled and for this reason Muslims from the dawn of Islam have striven to preserve its authenticity. The cornerstone of Islam, it also forms of the basis of all religious learning.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) emphasised the importance of providing education stating: “The best amongst you is the one who learns the Quran and teaches it.” - al-Bukhari, at-Tirmidhi
Hifdh is the Arabic word for the memorisation of the Holy Qur’an. Ummah Welfare Trust seeks to continue this religious tradition by sponsoring students in various countries around the world.
Your support provides a student with the financial means to complete what is usually a three-year course. It is one of the best forms of Sadaqah Jariyah and the donor can expect to receive Allah’s blessings so long as the recipient remains alive. If the recipient has passed on his learning before his death, then the rewards continue through the vehicle of his students.
UWT will provide you with regular feedback about the progress of the student you sponsor including a detail sheet within 4-8 weeks of taking him on, and then an annual progress report.
To sponsor a hifdh student it is:
£15 a month or £180 a year in India
£25 a month or £300 a year in Palestine.
Gaza Hardship Cases
80% of Gaza lives below the poverty line.
An on-going illegal siege on Gaza has restricted food, medical supplies, fuel and construction materials. Palestinians are being denied the capability to function and are in a pitiful state.
High prices, squeezed incomes and overcrowding - all induced from sanctions - have also created a housing crisis in Gaza. Many families live in squalid homes and half-destroyed houses.
Ummah Welfare Trust is conducting surveys in the strip to identify families who are in severe hardship. With your help, grants of up to £5000 will be administered to each family.
Grants are used to repair and reconstruct dilapidated homes that many Gazans currently live in. Large families with little to no income are prioritised for these grants.
Ummah Welfare Trust is appealing to donors to give their Zakah, Sadaqah and Lillah for this unique project, where together we can provide to shelter to our brothers and sisters in blessed Palestine.
An on-going illegal siege on Gaza has restricted food, medical supplies, fuel and construction materials. Palestinians are being denied the capability to function and are in a pitiful state.
High prices, squeezed incomes and overcrowding - all induced from sanctions - have also created a housing crisis in Gaza. Many families live in squalid homes and half-destroyed houses.
Ummah Welfare Trust is conducting surveys in the strip to identify families who are in severe hardship. With your help, grants of up to £5000 will be administered to each family.
Grants are used to repair and reconstruct dilapidated homes that many Gazans currently live in. Large families with little to no income are prioritised for these grants.
Ummah Welfare Trust is appealing to donors to give their Zakah, Sadaqah and Lillah for this unique project, where together we can provide to shelter to our brothers and sisters in blessed Palestine.
Food Aid
The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is reported to have said: “It is not becoming of a Muslim to sleep on a full stomach whilst those around him (his neighbours) go hungry.” - al-Hakim, al-Bayhaqi, at-Tabarani, and al-Bukhari in al-Adab al-Mufrad
Hunger is a major problem affecting hundreds of millions across the world.
Even where famine is not the immediate cause, the grinding poverty that characterises some parts of the world leads to malnutrition, illness, and in the worst cases, death.
Most people who battle hunger deal with chronic undernourishment and vitamin or mineral deficiencies, which result in stunted growth, weakness and heightened susceptibility to illness.
Every day almost 16,000 children die from hunger related causes - one child every five seconds.
Countries in which a large portion of the population battles hunger are usually poor and lack the social safety nets we enjoy, such as soup kitchens, food stamps, and job training programmes. When a family cannot grow enough food or earn enough money to buy food, there is nowhere to turn for help.
UWT emergency food packages are composed of a variety of staple foodstuffs which cover the major food groups. These are usually distributed in areas which are in need of emergency relief as well as in abnormally poor areas.
Hunger is a major problem affecting hundreds of millions across the world.
Even where famine is not the immediate cause, the grinding poverty that characterises some parts of the world leads to malnutrition, illness, and in the worst cases, death.
Most people who battle hunger deal with chronic undernourishment and vitamin or mineral deficiencies, which result in stunted growth, weakness and heightened susceptibility to illness.
Every day almost 16,000 children die from hunger related causes - one child every five seconds.
Countries in which a large portion of the population battles hunger are usually poor and lack the social safety nets we enjoy, such as soup kitchens, food stamps, and job training programmes. When a family cannot grow enough food or earn enough money to buy food, there is nowhere to turn for help.
UWT emergency food packages are composed of a variety of staple foodstuffs which cover the major food groups. These are usually distributed in areas which are in need of emergency relief as well as in abnormally poor areas.
Aqeeqah
The birth of a child is a joyous occasion for every family.
But even at this happy time Muslims are expected to remember the less fortunate.
The wife of the Prophet, Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her), is reported to have said: "The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did the aqeeqah for al-Hasan and al-Husayn on the seventh day, and gave them names." - Ibn Hibban, 12/127; Al-Hakim, 4/264.
It is a sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) that when a baby is born the parents should perform aqeeqah for the child by slaughtering two goats or sheep for a boy and one sheep or goat for a girl.
The sunnah is to perform the sacrifice on the seventh day after the child is born although there is no harm in performing it later.
UWT offers the aqeeqah service in Pakistan.
Small Animal: £50
Large Animal: £200
Please Note: Seven days notice is required if you wish the aqeeqah to be done on a specific date
But even at this happy time Muslims are expected to remember the less fortunate.
The wife of the Prophet, Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her), is reported to have said: "The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did the aqeeqah for al-Hasan and al-Husayn on the seventh day, and gave them names." - Ibn Hibban, 12/127; Al-Hakim, 4/264.
It is a sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) that when a baby is born the parents should perform aqeeqah for the child by slaughtering two goats or sheep for a boy and one sheep or goat for a girl.
The sunnah is to perform the sacrifice on the seventh day after the child is born although there is no harm in performing it later.
UWT offers the aqeeqah service in Pakistan.
Small Animal: £50
Large Animal: £200
Please Note: Seven days notice is required if you wish the aqeeqah to be done on a specific date
Qurbani (Voluntary/ Sadaqah)
“The flesh and blood [of your sacrificed animals] does not reach
Allah; it is only your piety that reaches Him" - Surah Al-Hajj, Verse 37
This is identical to the qurbani or udhiyah, the only difference being that this is not an obligatory act. The rewards are the same and the benefits include feeding the poor.
This service is available for aqeeqah (sacrifice in gratitude at the birth of a child), walimah (sacrifice in gratitude at the time of marriage), and all other supererogatory sacrifices.
The slaughter of a small domestic grazing
animal such as a sheep, ram, or goat suffices for one person, and a
large domestic grazing animal such as a cow, buffalo, or camel suffices
for seven people.
In addition to it being a sunnah of
the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), the Prophet Muhammad (peace
and blessings be upon him) has said that the person making such a
sacrifice receives a reward equal to every hair of the sacrificed
animal.
UWT performs voluntary animal sacrifices in Pakistan.
Admin
By donating towards administration, you will be helping us maintain
our unique 100% donations policy. The money will be used to pay wages,
bills, fundraisng costs and everything else needed to run an
international charity.
Administration costs are also covered through Gift Aid, Recycling and profits from the Ummah & Charity shops. This way not a single penny is deducted from any of your donations.
Read more here
Administration costs are also covered through Gift Aid, Recycling and profits from the Ummah & Charity shops. This way not a single penny is deducted from any of your donations.
Read more here
About Us
The Messenger of Allah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said, 'The
believers, in their love, mutual kindness, and close ties, are like one
body; when any part complains, the whole body responds to it with
wakefulness and fever.' - Muslim
Ummah Welfare Trust is a UK-based international relief and development charity established in 2001. Inspired by the Islamic teachings of empathy, generosity and selflessness, the trust aims to alleviate poverty and suffering across the world.
The rights of those who are neglected and oppressed are fulfilled by providing sustainable development solutions relating to shelter, education, health, and spiritual wellbeing.
This is achieved by:
Ummah Welfare Trust works under the guidance of scholars who ensure that the charity's role as a trustee is always fulfilled. Knowing that we are all ultimately accountable to the Almighty, the charity strives to maintain transparency and accountability.
All donated funds are monitored and reviewed by scholars who ensure Zakah, Sadaqah and Lillah funds are spent correctly.
The charity also has a full and transparent audit trail from the donor to the beneficiary.
Ummah Welfare Trust is a UK-based international relief and development charity established in 2001. Inspired by the Islamic teachings of empathy, generosity and selflessness, the trust aims to alleviate poverty and suffering across the world.
The rights of those who are neglected and oppressed are fulfilled by providing sustainable development solutions relating to shelter, education, health, and spiritual wellbeing.
This is achieved by:
- Providing emergency relief, such as food and medical aid, to victims of conflict and natural disasters.
- Providing clean potable water by constructing tube wells and hand pumps and trucking water to needy areas.
- Sponsoring orphans and widows and ensuring their rights are fulfilled.
- Reconstructing and maintaining homes, masjids, orphanages and schools.
- Establishing medical and rehabilitation clinics, especially for the treatment of women and children.
- Implementing income generation projects to help victims break their dependence on hand-outs.
Transparency
Ummah Welfare Trust works under the guidance of scholars who ensure that the charity's role as a trustee is always fulfilled. Knowing that we are all ultimately accountable to the Almighty, the charity strives to maintain transparency and accountability.
All donated funds are monitored and reviewed by scholars who ensure Zakah, Sadaqah and Lillah funds are spent correctly.
The charity also has a full and transparent audit trail from the donor to the beneficiary.
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