Circular No: AFED/048/23 Date: March 14, 2023
“O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous” – (Holy Qur’an Surah Al-Baqarah 2:183)
Ramadhan – The holiest month in Islam is just a week away. The annual coming of the sacred month of Ramadhan is always a special moment for the believers, due to the abundance of virtues and benefits in this month. As we prepare ourselves to welcome the holy month, let us also focus towards those less fortunate members of our community who are suffering from economic hardships etc.
The Excellence of Charity (Zakat & Sadaka) – Charity is essentially believing in our obligation to share our blessings and provide relief with an open heart for those who are needing assistance.
Allah the Glorified and Exalted highly praise those who spend their money in Charity and giving Alms. He promises abundance of virtues and magnificent rewards for them, as mentioned in the following Verses, among several other Verses in the Holy Qur’an.
“Indeed, those men and women who give in charity and lend to Allah a good loan will have it multiplied for them, and they will have an honorable reward” – (Holy Qur’an Surah Al-Hadid – 57:18).
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“Those who spend their wealth [in Allah’s way] by night and by day, secretly and publicly – they will have their reward with their Lord. And no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve” – (Holy Qur’an Surah Al-Baqarah – 2:274).
When it comes to Charity, no amount is too small.
Please send your Zakat, Sadaka and General Donations to the following:
- The Africa Federation Secretariat office in Dar-es-Salaam.
- Mobile: +255 652 552 447 – Tigopesa or +255 699 476 010 – Airtel Money.
- Bank Transfers (please contact AFED office for bank details)
May Allah (SWT) bless you to fast during the holy month of Ramadhan with purity, sincerity and with affection towards Charity, Aameen.
Zuhair Jaffer
Hon Secretary