Global Warming Causes Campaign
40 Years With Islamic Relief
Remembering a Legacy of Compassion and Change
For four decades, Islamic Relief has been weaving a thread of hope, compassion, and positive change across 40 countries. With your support, we've touched the lives of 120 million people, creating a world where no one is left behind. Join us in honoring our 40th anniversary and continue the journey of transforming lives. Thank you for being part of our story.
This fundraiser is being organized by
Mohammed Habib Junaidu for Al Manarat High School
"The Global Warming Causes Campaign is a vital initiative aimed at addressing the issue of climate change and its impacts on the planet. This campaign focuses on raising awareness about the causes of global warming, advocating for solutions to mitigate its effects, and promoting sustainable practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Here are some key aspects of the Global Warming Causes Campaign:
Awareness: The campaign aims to educate the public about the causes and consequences of global warming, such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, industrial activities, and transportation emissions. By raising awareness, the campaign encourages individuals to take action to combat climate change.
Advocacy: The campaign advocates for policies and actions at local, national, and international levels to address global warming. This includes supporting renewable energy initiatives, promoting energy efficiency, and urging governments to set ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Mitigation: One of the primary goals of the campaign is to promote strategies for mitigating the impacts of global warming. This may involve supporting reforestation efforts, promoting sustainable agriculture practices, investing in clean energy technologies, and encouraging individuals to reduce their carbon footprint.
Collaboration: The campaign emphasizes the importance of collaboration among governments, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals to tackle global warming effectively. By working together, stakeholders can implement comprehensive solutions that address the root causes of climate change.
Impact: The Global Warming Causes Campaign aims to make a significant impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, slowing the rate of global warming, and protecting vulnerable ecosystems and communities from the impacts of climate change."
donating money to someone in need
teaching Qur'an
smiling at others
making food for others
taking care of an animal
watering a plant
removing something harmful from someone's path
(Tirmidhi)
What is Sadaqah
Sadaqah is the term used to describe a voluntary act of charity that is wide-reaching, for example a form of monetary charity or an act of kindness that can be performed in any amount, at any time of the year.
Therefore, any act of kindness or support extended to other beings (including animals) for the sake of Allah (SWT), can be considered a Sadaqah or charity.
Examples of Sadaqah
It can be everything from an act of kindness to a monetary donation. For example, Sadaqah can be a voluntary donation. It can be helping someone in need, giving a smile, or it can even be removing a harmful object from your path. Aqiqah , Fidya and Kaffarah are also examples of Sadaqah.
What does Sadqah mean?
For many of the world’s most vulnerable, your donations are a lifeline.
When you provide a Sadaqah donation to Islamic Relief, you can change the future of an orphan in need. Through your vital donations, they are provided with a way home to food, shelter, an education, and a chance at a brighter future.
How Islamic Relief used your Sadaqah donations
Islamic Relief has been working in Afghanistan for over 20 years. We were one of the few charities working in Afghanistan during the military incursions, and we have offices in Kabul, Herat, Bamyan, Nangarhar and Balkh.
In recent months, our teams on the ground have distributed food packs to the most vulnerable families in Kabul, Nangarhar, Balkh, Bamiyan, and Kapisa provinces.
In addition to Islamic Relief Canada’s seasonal Qurbani, Ramadan and Winter projects, we also establish year-round programming that aims to improve the resilience and livelihoods of the Afghan people.
These projects include empowering women through socioeconomic opportunities, responding to food insecurity crises, and addressing the water, sanitation, hygiene and protection needs of vulnerable communities.
The Impact of your Sadaqah Donations
Giving Sadaqah can help provide crucial medical care that people facing the effects of war and crisis can seek relief in. For example our brothers and sisters in Yemen, Afghanistan, Syria and Palestine.
They also provide livelihoods to thousands of people and communities. This helps to break the poverty cycle and lifting individuals in need into wellbeing.
Your Sadaqah donations are simply transformative.
Zakat and Sadaqah
Sadaqah is an entirely voluntary charity that can be performed at any time of year, and any amount can be given. However, Zakat is an obligatory charity due from every Muslim whose total possessions (cash, gold, silver, shares) meet or exceed the nisab threshold on a yearly basis.
Essentially, the difference between Zakat and Sadaqah is that Zakat is obligatory and one of the five pillars of Islam while Sadaqah is simply a kind gesture made with the intention of helping others.
Essentially, the difference between Zakat and Sadaqah is that Zakat is obligatory and one of the five pillars of Islam while Sadaqah is simply a kind gesture made with the intention of helping others.
Zakat has a number of stipulations regarding the type of assistance it can provide. However, Sadaqah can be used for any project or program which is of benefit to people. In a number of sayings, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized the benefits of giving Sadaqah.
Sadaqah and Sadaqah Jariya
An important concept within Islam is the idea of Sadaqah Jariyah – an ‘ongoing charity’.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “When a person dies, all their deeds end except three: a continuing charity, beneficial knowledge and a child who prays for them.” (Muslim)
Therefore, many Muslims are eager to give charity which will continue to have benefit to people after their death, and continue to earn them reward.
Sadaqah Jariyah is any charity which continues to have positive effects on a community in the long-term, beyond immediate relief. This includes: building homes, schools and hospitals. Other examples include: installing durable water systems; turning an area of land into a farm which continues to give crops for years to come; helping a poor family start a business which continues generating profit for future generations.
What is the difference between Sadaqah and Sadaqah Jariyah?
Essentially, Sadaqah Jariyah is what today’s international development sector calls ‘sustainable development’. Islam promoted this over 1400 years ago. Sadaqah Jariyah encompasses the majority of the sustainable development programmes carried out by both Islamic and other NGOs today.
Why is Sadaqah important in Islam?
Sadaqah is a voluntary act of charity given for the sole purpose of pleasing Allah (SWT), without expecting anything in return.
We know that Prophet Muhammad ﷻ was very generous. He (ﷻ) would give his food, money, and belongings to the poor and often let himself go hungry. In summary, the Prophet Muhammad ﷻ had impeccable character. Therefore, it is an immense reward in following his exemplary behaviour.
What are the benefits of Sadaqah?
Sadaqah not only purifies one’s own wealth, but also helps to establish economic stability through the flow of wealth in society. Through the good deed of giving, Muslims are bonded together. Therefore, Muslims are instructed by Allah (SWT) to try to give for His sake and spread generosity.
Islamic Relief works with communities to strengthen their resilience to calamities, and we provide vital emergency aid when disasters occur.
We help the impoverished access basic services, including education, water and sanitation, as well as healthcare. We provide lasting routes out of poverty through our sustainable development schemes. Our integrated approach to progress is transforming communities worldwide.
We tackle the root causes of poverty and make sure that the world’s most vulnerable people have real influence in both our programs and advocacy.
Our key values, of compassion, justice, custodianship, sincerity and excellence – a critical part of our Islamic faith - inspire us each and every day to create positive change and remember the sanctity of life.
In line with Islamic teachings on the value of every human life, we provide assistance to whoever needs it most, regardless of race, religion or gender. We work to transform and save lives of people in crisis both Canada and across the world.
Let us share the khair from the blessings Allah has bestowed upon us.