Assalamu Alaykum,

This Ramadan I would like to share a brief post with you every day asking you to do three things in the day as part of our 30 Day Ramadan challenge.

1. The first will be a ‘Deed of the Day’ highlighting a different deed that you can do each day.
2. The second will highlight a specific Prophetic Food that you can eat to incorporate a Sunnah Food item in your diet.
3. The final will be a charity spotlight recommending a specific charity for you to donate a small sum to in order to support their work.

Let us begin below the actions for Day #05 bi’iznillah

Deed of the Day: Teach someone Something Good

 “Indeed, Allah, the angels, the denizens of the heavens and the earth, the ants in their burrows, and the fish in the sea pray for blessings to come upon those who teach good to people.” [Related by At-Tirmidhi]

Prophetic Food of the Day: Lamb Shoulder Meat

Abu Ubayd reports: “I cooked something for the Prophet in a saucepan. Since he liked the shoulder, I handed it to him. He then said to me: ‘Give me the shoulder.’ I said: ‘Messenger of God, how many shoulders does a lamb have?’ He said: ‘By Him who holds my soul in His hand, had you complied, you would have given me as many shoulders as I would have asked for.’” [Related by Ahmad, Al-Tirmidhi and Ibn Saad]

Charity Spotlight: East London Mosque

The East London Mosque Trust has rich a history spanning over 100 years. It is London’s oldest Mosque in the heart of the East End. Our vision is to see a world of God consciousness, respect, dignity and justice. Our mission is to Serve, Educate and Inspire.

You can support their work by donating using the link below:

http://www.eastlondonmosque.org.uk/donate-now

Lessons from the Qur’an: Juz 5

Assalamu Alaykum,

This Ramadan I would like to share a brief post with you every day asking you to do three things in the day as part of our 30 Day Ramadan challenge.

1. The first will be a ‘Deed of the Day’ highlighting a different deed that you can do each day.
2. The second will highlight a specific Prophetic Food that you can eat to incorporate a Sunnah Food item in your diet.
3. The final will be a charity spotlight recommending a specific charity for you to donate a small sum to in order to support their work.

Let us begin below the actions for Day #04 bi’iznillah

Deed of the Day: Give some Charity

‘Those who spend their wealth night and day, secretly and openly,- they have their reward with their Lord, and there is no fear for them, nor shall they grieve.’  [Qur’an 2:274]

Prophetic Food of the Day: Honey

“Healing is in three things: A gulp of honey, cupping, and branding with fire (cauterizing).” But I forbid my followers to use (cauterization) branding with fire.” [Bukhari]

Charity Spotlight: Human Aid UK

Human Aid UK promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities from all walks of life. We currently have work undergoing in various regions internationally including Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and the United Kingdom.

We commit to making every effort to ensure that people affected by conflict have access to at least the minimum requirements for life with dignity and security, including adequate water, sanitation, food, nutrition, shelter and healthcare.

You can support their work by donating using the link below:

https://www.human-aid.org/donation/

Lessons from the Qur’an: Juz 4

Assalamu Alaykum,

This Ramadan I would like to share a brief post with you every day asking you to do three things in the day as part of our 30 Day Ramadan challenge.

1. The first will be a ‘Deed of the Day’ highlighting a different deed that you can do each day.
2. The second will highlight a specific Prophetic Food that you can eat to incorporate a Sunnah Food item in your diet.
3. The final will be a charity spotlight recommending a specific charity for you to donate a small sum to in order to support their work.

Let us begin below the actions for Day #03 bi’iznillah

Deed of the Day: Pray your obligatory prayers in Congregation

“Offering the prayer in congregation carries 27 times greater reward than offering it alone individually.” [Bukhari, Muslim]

Prophetic Food of the Day: Grapes

‘Then We produce for you therewith gardens of date-palms and grapes, wherein is much fruit for you and whereof ye eat. ‘ [Qur’an 23:19]

Charity Spotlight: Helping Humanity

Helping Humanity is a charitable organisation established in July 2009, based in London. Our fight is to eradicate the cause of poverty by working together with communities.

Our vision is driven by passion and motivation with Islamic ethos at heart to eliminate illitracy through education, generate sustainable employment, promote healthy living, relieve poverty and provide sanctuary to orphans.

You can support their work by donating using the link below:

https://mydonate.bt.com/charities/helpinghumanity

Lessons from the Qur’an: Juz 3

Assalamu Alaykum,

This Ramadan I would like to share a brief post with you every day asking you to do three things in the day as part of our 30 Day Ramadan challenge.

1. The first will be a ‘Deed of the Day’ highlighting a different deed that you can do each day.
2. The second will highlight a specific Prophetic Food that you can eat to incorporate a Sunnah Food item in your diet.
3. The final will be a charity spotlight recommending a specific charity for you to donate a small sum to in order to support their work.

Let us begin below the actions for Day #02 bi’iznillah

Deed of the Day: Pray all of your obligatory prayers and pray them on time

“So perform the prayer. Verily, the prayer is enjoined on the believers at fixed hours.” [Qur’an 4:103]

Prophetic Food of the Day: Cucumber

‘The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam) used to eat qiththa (cucumber) with rutab (fresh dates)’. [Tirmidhi]

Charity Spotlight: Ummah Welfare Trust

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.

You can support their work by donating using the link below:

https://donate.uwt.org/Account/Index.aspx

Lessons from the Qur’an: Juz 2

Assalamu Alaykum,

This Ramadan I would like to share a brief post with you every day asking you to do three things in the day as part of our 30 Day Ramadan challenge.

1. The first will be a ‘Deed of the Day’ highlighting a different deed that you can do each day.
2. The second will highlight a specific Prophetic Food that you can eat to incorporate a Sunnah Food item in your diet.
3. The final will be a charity spotlight recommending a specific charity for you to donate a small sum to in order to support their work.

Let us begin below the actions for Day #01 bi’iznillah

Deed of the Day: Recite abundant Qur’an

“Recite the Qur’an. It will appear on the Day of Rising as an intercessor for its people.” [Muslim]

Prophetic Food of the Day: Dates

“Break your fast with a date, or with water because it is pure.” [Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi]

Charity Spotlight: Bangladesh Regeneration Trust (BRT UK)

Bangladesh Regeneration Trust UK (“BRTUK”) is a UK registered charity established to carry out various forms of regeneration work within Bangladesh.

BRTUK provides a platform for young second, third and fourth generation Bangladeshis to support various social development initiatives, primarily within Sylhet but extending to other parts of Bangladesh as well.

BRTUK focuses efforts on the three key areas of development:

• Promoting education
• Creating livelihood schemes
• Supporting healthcare

You can support their work by donating using the link below:

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/finalCharityHomepage.action?charityId=1002166

Lessons from the Qu’ran: Juz 1