Islam encourages charity and giving as acts of worship alongside belief in God, prayer, fasting, and making a pilgrimage to Mecca. In fact, charity is mentioned in many verses of the Quran as elevating a person’s character or cleansing away one’s sins. The prophet Muhammad has often extolled the virtues of a charitable person as an example for us to emulate. Islam has two categories of charity – Sadaqa and Zakat.
As for he who gives and fears Allah; And believes in the best [reward], We will ease him toward ease. Noble Quran (92:5-7).
Zakat
Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds and establish prayer and give zakah will have their reward with their Lord, and there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve. Noble Quran (2:277).
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. Noble Quran (2:274).
Corporate Matching
Many companies offer matching gift benefits to their employees, doubling the value of their charitable contributions. These donations make a critical difference for Islamic Media Foundation (IMF). Before you make your donation to the Islamic Media Foundation (IMF), please check with your company’s human resources or benefits office—to see if your employer has a corporate matching gift program that will make your support go twice as far.
