Global – Al Ihsaan Trust

URGENT CAUSE

Emergency Appeals

Our emergency causes around the world are providing aid and supporting those impacted by natural disasters, wars, and conflicts. We build new homes and infrastructures. Funds will be used to change the lives of people around the world in emergency situations. Support someone that's been impacted by emergency events around the globe by donating to this fund.

Most Needy

Most needy donations will help us to provide emergency funding for emergency projects in any part of the world where it's most needed. It makes it easy for us to respond swiftly and effectively in emergency conditions. Most people prefer this method of donation as their charity is not impaired in any way.

Winter Kits

Winter Warmth Kit provides warmth and protection during extremely cold weather to individuals and families who are homeless, poor, or live on the streets. Kit items include: Gloves or mittens, thermal socks, fleece, blanket, winter hat, scarf, and sleeping bag. Etc. We have options for all ages, including children’s winter clothing, youth and teen winter items, and both men’s and women’s winter clothing. These Kits can be packed into a cinch bag or a backpack. Kits are customized to best suit your budget and charitable needs! We have many options and pack the packs according to the region and need. £100 will provide blankets, quilts, sweaters, shawls, and mattresses for a family. £170 will provide blankets, quilts, sweaters, shawls, and mattresses for a family plus fuel. £220 will provide all of the above winter essentials and kits plus food.

GENERAL PROJECTS

Bricks for Madrasa, Mosque or Homes

Sometimes we cannot build a house, a mosque, or a madrasah due to the huge costs involved. But we have initiated a unique project of bricks. Bricks are only 15p each. Anyone can donate any amount of bricks towards the bricks project. This will enable us to supply needy madrasahs, mosques, and even towards poor People's homes that need bricks to build, start or continue or finish off the projects. You can donate 2000, 10,000 bricks, or any amount it will all add up. One Hadees of the book Ibn e Majah says “ Whoever builds a masjid for the sake of Allah Almighty, like a sparrow's nest or even smaller, Allah Almighty will build for him a house in Paradise."

Orphanage Madrasatul Aman

In Islam, it is the right of a child to be protected, and taken care of physically, psychologically, and emotionally. And these rights don’t change when they become orphans. Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) was himself an orphan. There is great importance set in the Quran and Sunnah (the teachings of the Prophet (PBUH)) in the treatment of orphans. Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said, "Whoever caresses the head of an orphan (in affection), solely for the sake of Allah, a good deed will be written to his account for every hair over which he passed his hand. – narrated by Abu Hurairah. According to Islam, orphans are those children who are left with no protection because their fathers have passed away. Many orphans have no source of income and/or a guardian to take care of them. This is where Muslims as a community have to step in and aid the orphans even if the mother is still living. There is also a great responsibility that comes with taking care of orphans. There are very strict guidelines when it comes to Islam and taking care of orphans. And we as Al-Ihsaan Trust for Relief and Development understand and take them seriously. Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said, "I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this," putting his index and middle fingers together. - Narrated by Sahl bin Sa'd There is great reward in caring for an orphan. Shaykhul hadeeth Ml. Abdul Halim Rahimahullah a great Alim Deen has purchased land for orphans fully paid. Unfortunately, he passed away, and now Al-Ihsaan Trust has taken the responsibility to build an orphanage with 6 story foundation for up to 700 orphans. The building will comprise ground-floor shops and businesses as self-sustaining projects to fund the orphanage. An indoor multi-purpose and activities center alongside businesses. A 1st-floor Masjid and the rest classes with boarding facilities and accommodation. May Allah reward and accept this dream of Hazrat Ml. Abdul Halim Rahimahullah.

Maktab Establishment

This was the personal and discrete – manner in which the teaching of the Holy Qur’an began. Gradually, as more people embraced Islam the following verse was revealed, “Therefore, proclaim openly that which Allah has commanded, and turn away from the Mushrikoon.” The first concern of the Holy Prophet thereafter was to arrange teaching facilities for the new converts. How could they be taught the Holy Qur’an? The circumstances at the time did not permit the dozen or so Muslims to gather in one place in order to perform Salaah and be taught the Holy Qur’an. For this reason, the Holy Prophet organized their taleem in various homes where they could secretly assemble and study the Holy Qur’an. Maktabs throughout Islamic history. Maktabs were found all over the Muslim world by the end of the 8th Century due to the desire of Muslims to learn the Qur’aan. Even at present, it has exhibited remarkable durability and continues to be an important means of religious instruction in Muslim countries. Why is the institution of the Maktab important? Maktabs are an easy way for 100% of the Ummah to learn the main aspects of Deen (the orders of Allah Ta’ala and the way of the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Along with reciting Qur’aan, learning Aqaaid (doctrine), I’baadaat, Mu’amaalaat, and Akhlaaq, essential Islamic knowledge can be made common among the Ummah. If a child gives more time than the minimum class time, then arrangements can be made to make them Haafidh or Aa’lim. Our Children If we are not going to equip our children with Islamic knowledge, they will be sucked up into this world and forget who their Creator is. Remember that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said that after a person passes away nothing will avail him except 3 things: Sadaqah Jaariyyah. Beneficial knowledge. Pious children, who will make dua for him after his death. Importance of Maktabs in this era To dispel this darkness of Jaahiliyyah (ignorance) the Ummah is going through today, many efforts of Deen are taking place. The Maktab has become more important and vital than ever before. In numerous countries of the world, the Makaatib has become a means of saving the Imaan of thousands and reversing the tide of Irtidaad (renegade from Islam). It is not possible to fully appreciate the role fulfilled by these Makaatib in watering the seeds of Imaan, which will later flourish, Insha Allah. The significance of Makatib establishment of Maktabs has remained the most vital and effective way of retaining and preserving our Deen in its original pristine state. This is also the reason why the children of those people who established Maktabs maintained their Islamic identity. A community that fails to do this will retain its Islamic identity only with difficulty, if at all.

EDUCATION + TARBIYAH

Islamic Books

Book Distribution Service is to provide Islamic books of knowledge for the masses helping them to learn about Islam. It will be a means through which the teachings and the message of Islam will create a spirit of practicing the deen. Our aim is to disseminate knowledge regarding the religion of Islam in order to promote a better understanding of the Deen. Through our Qurans and books distribution, we aim to reach a wide range of society, including non-Muslim communities. Our book distribution department has a wide range of Qurans, Dawah materials, and Islamic books on Tajweed, Aqeedah, Fiqh, Hadeeth, Tafseer, etc. We also aim to distribute books of syllabus and darse nizami to the poor students of Deen in the Madrasahs and Maktabs.

Ulama/ Imams Assistance

The Ulema play an important role in the Muslim society to learn the literature, law, and doctrines of Islam. They were the judges, jurists, priests, leaders, scholars, teachers, readers of the Quran and Hadith, recitals of traditions, Sufis, and functionaries of mosques, and madrasas in the society. They are learned and qualified in Islam, in matters of law, constitution, and theology. Through them, the ijma ʾ (consensus) of the community is expressed, and they are the guardians of the Quran and Sunnah. Ulama are considered to be important in Islamic society.

Teacher Sponsorship

"True Greatness is not measured by the things we do for ourselves, but by the positive and selfless contributions we make to the lives of others." The primary source for providing a low-cost education is the teacher sponsorship program for children who live in abject poverty and families who struggle to feed their children and are not in a position to pay the fees required to attend schools and madrasahs. Sponsoring a teacher is the most important and effective way of keeping poverty-stricken children in school. Firstly, it enables parents who do not have the means to obtain an education for their children to do so. Secondly, instead of trying to find individual sponsors for 1000s of children, all we need to do is to fund the salaries of teachers. These teachers will in turn address the educational, mental, physical, and spiritual needs of the children. Parents of these children, therefore, are not left out in the development process of their children. They just need a hand up and not a hand out from us. This leaves parents only with the responsibility of provisions uniforms, shoes, books, and other school essentials. All we kindly ask of you is to help take care of the financial challenge they are unable to meet in these circumstances by sponsoring teachers. When you sponsor a teacher you will be making a significant difference in the lives of children and students. This is a true testimony of faith as you are reaching out to your global brothers and sisters to reflect the light of the Quran and Sunnah by showing love and support for the best of creation. Through your generosity, we are improving the lives of over 1000s students, teachers, and staff members in our various schools and madrasas.

Masjid Construction

Whosoever builds a house (masjid) for the pleasure of Allah, whether it be small or large, Allah builds for him a house in Paradise. [Tirmidhi] Mosques are the heart of Islamic life. They serve for prayers, for events during Islam's holiest month Ramadan, as centers for education and information, as places for social welfare, and also for dispute settlement. The idea of the mosque is to assist Muslims in their mission of purifying the world. In essence, the mosque is related to all aspects of the life of devout Muslims and is the vehicle by which Muslims engage in the affairs of the world, both as individuals and as communities. Building a masjid is an excellent form of Sadaqah Jariyah as long as people worship there.

Quran Distribution

Why Quran Distribution is important? and why it should be Supported? Dawah work (Presenting the word of God to the people) was the mission and great responsibility of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him and all the Prophets. Thousands of men and women are dying every day without having had the message of God conveyed to them; without having had the opportunity to accept it, they have missed their chance of improving their lives in the Hereafter. In such a situation it is the grave responsibility of the believers to desist from making excuses and seriously take up the mission of proclaiming the divine truth. WHY we all should support this divine work? Because people are anxiously waiting for the Truth. We need resources to translate and publish Quran in every language, to be able to ship and deliver to the seekers in every corner of the world. In one of his traditions the Prophet said: ‘No house on the earth, small or big, will be left but God will make enter the message of Islam into it.’ Be part of the mission by doing at least this simple task of providing a Quran.

Hafiz Sponsorship

The Prophet (saws) said, “The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.“Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 6.545 The cost of sponsoring one poor student to become a hafiz of the Quran cost is around £300 per year and it takes about three years on average the sponsorship generally covers their tuition fees, boarding costs, food, books, and other general days to day cost. Sponsoring a Hafiz is the best form of Sadaqah Jariyah.

Alim Sponsorship

The Prophet (saws) said, “The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.“Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 6.545 The cost of sponsoring one poor student to become an Alim is around £300 per year and the sponsorship generally covers their tuition fees, boarding cost, food, books, and other general day-to-day costs. Sponsoring a Hafiz is the best form of Sadaqah Jariyah.

Madrasah Darul Arkam

Established under the guidance and supervision of Ml. Sala Uddin in 2009 Madrasa Darul Arkam aims to offer a complete education by nurturing and developing every aspect of a student’s heart, mind, and body so that they become creative thinkers, conscientious leaders, and sincere believers. Darul Arkam combines 1438 years of rich Islamic History and tradition with the 21st-century needs of students living in the modern world. We provide an exceptional all-around Islamic and secular education for boys and girls from nursery to Bukhari completion. Darul-Arkam has 3 branches including 1 in Dhaka, Bangladesh with over 800 residential and local students. Our goal is to serve Allaah’s religion through the spread of messages of peace, and love. Darul Arkam provides a great emphasis on the Tarbiyyah (moral and spiritual training) of students. And in doing so instilling in them excellent adaab and akhlaaq (manners and good character) and a strong attachment to Allaah and the Sunnah of the Prophet Sallallahu Alahi Wa Sallam. Find The Brochure for details: Orphanage Baitul Aman

Dawah

The Dawah Project is dedicated to spreading knowledge about Islam, reaching millions of Muslims & non-Muslims worldwide, through the use of media, books, literature, and many other dawah materials. All materials online and on hard copies are for free distribution.

EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

House Construction

A home can do many things for a family but most importantly it can help bring a family close together. There are many families who do not have a proper home. They have lost their homes due to natural disasters, wars, and conflicts. Many are living under the open skies in temporary shelters. Many are driven out of their homes and are in temporary shelters or tents cramped in a single room with a family of 8 without basic amenities. Help us build homes for those who have nothing.

Madrasa Graduation Grant

Grants given to madrasah graduates and students is an educational charity whose objective is to promote higher education and wider learning of alim or hafiz graduates. We award grants to assist with the living expenses, financial crisis, and other areas of education of poor students so that they can continue with their further education or help them with the costs to start future careers in life such as finding a job or starting a new business. This is given as a reward for their commitment to learning the Deen of Allah Ta’ala. Emergency Grants provide support for graduates who face an unforeseen financial crisis whilst engaged in studies. Applications are carefully assessed based on individual needs.

Widows Support

In Islam, taking care of widows is considered a very high form of charity. According to Book 73, number 36, of the Sahih Bukhari collection of Muhammad’s sayings, or hadith, the Prophet (SAW) once said: “The one who looks after and works for a widow and for a poor person is like a warrior fighting for Allah’s cause.” There are an estimated 258 million widows around the world with 584.6 million offspring, and nearly one in ten live in extreme poverty. The proportion is about one in five in Afghanistan. May Allah help the Ummah.

Financial Grants

A financial grant is a sum of money given to an individual or business for a specific project development purpose. This enables the poor person who is short of funds to start a business or generate income through income-generation projects. It's a very good way to make those in need become self-sufficient. “And be steadfast in prayer; practice regular charity, and bow down your heads with those who bow down (in worship)”. Surah 2 verse 33. One may receive a grant for academic purposes to further one's education, or to engage in work-related activities.

Empowerment Project

All people are required to perform the work to the fullest extent, so mastering the work is one of the duties that the Islamic Sharia dictates to them. Islam considers work as a means of halal livelihood. In fact, work in Islam is pure worship. Empowerment or income generation projects are those projects through which an individual's or a family's livelihood is maintained. Empowerment projects include Auto/ manual rickshaws, CNG vehicles, fishing boats, sewing machines, food carts, food stalls, and small convenience shops. These projects are very useful as it helps individuals to stand on their feet who either had nothing or very little. It helps them continue to support their families on a long-term basis. CNG vehicle £4000 or used £2000 approximately. Rickshaw £300 A Rickshaw and CNG vehicle or auto Rickshaw in Asian countries is a reliable form of transport and income. However, many people can't afford to buy one. Giving a Rickshaw will empower a family with a great source of sustainable income, as well as help them get to school and work. Food cart £150 A food cart is basically a mobile shop that can be carried by the keeper to various locations to generate daily and sustainable regular income. A very useful and easy business to set up for many to get on to the business ladder. Fishing boat £200 A country is rich in fish, which makes it very accessible for individuals to fish and earn a living. Those living in the rural parts of Bangladesh have access to fishing. Fishing boats are important to them to progress in their livelihood. We distribute these boats so that they can manage their lives and continually sustain an income that will inevitably take them out of poverty over time. Sewing machine £150 A sewing machine will help a woman clothe her family and provides a sustainable source of income and financial independence. Give a sewing machine and material to a vocational training center empowering women in deprived areas or to a family in need. Bicycle £100 A bicycle to a family in need will help kids get to school and parents get to work without burdensome transport costs. Being a reliable transport will help to get from place to place in an efficient way.

Water Tanks

Water is considered one of the most profound elements in Islam. Water is also necessary for cleaning one's home and personal effects, as well as for general hygiene. It is indispensable to agriculture and industry: He it is who sends down water from the sky. With it, we bring forth plants of every kind (6:99). Over 40% of the global population does not have access to sufficient clean water. By 2025, 1.8 billion people will be living in countries or regions with absolute water scarcity, according to UN-Water. The lack of water poses a major threat to several sectors, including food security. Agriculture uses about 70% of the world’s accessible freshwater. Developing countries are most affected by water shortages, flooding, and poor water quality. Up to 80% of illnesses in the developing world are linked to inadequate water and sanitation.

Water Hand Pumps

Some places the hand pump will be the only one in the area which will be used by locals and madrasa students. It's an excellent form of sadaqah Jariyah for you or on behalf of your loved ones. Water is considered one of the most profound elements in Islam. Water is also necessary for cleaning one's home and personal effects, as well as for general hygiene. It is indispensable to agriculture and industry: Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said: “The best charity is giving water to drink” [Ahmad] Clean, accessible water is critical to human health, a healthy environment, poverty reduction, a sustainable economy, and peace and security.

Orphan Sponsorship

’Blessed is the wealth of the Muslim, from which he gives to the poor, the orphan and the wayfarer’. [Muslim] According to Islam, orphans are those children who are left with no protection because their fathers have passed away. Many orphans have no source of income and/or a guardian to take care of them. This is where Muslims as a community have to step in and aid the orphans. The Prophet (saw) said, ‘The one who cares for an orphan and myself will be together in Paradise like this, and he (saw) held his two fingers together to illustrate. [Bukhari] SubhanAllah, to be close to the Prophet (saw) you don’t have to be one of the Sahabah (Companions), stand in prayer all night, or give away all your wealth. You only have to sponsor one orphan to attain this incredibly high status.

Hijab Packs

Clothing is a blessing that is exclusive to the human creation of Allah (SWT). No other creation in the universe enjoys such a bounty. Allah Ta’ala has referred to this blessing in the Quran. ‘O Mankind, we have indeed granted you clothing that covers your shame and that is a means of adornment.’ (Al A’raaf, Verse: 26). In the narration of Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is reported to have said, ‘He who gives cloth to any destitute Muslim, remains in the security of Allah as long as a single piece remains on his body.’ (Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 2484; Shu’abul Iman, Hadith: 8575) We would like to help you donate hijabs and scarves to clothe needy women and children around the world. This will promote hijab and help those who are struggling to buy scarves or abayas. Believe us that there are so many poor Muslim sisters who cannot afford to buy new Hijab packs and are wearing their old tatty-patched hijabs for years. May Allah (SWT) reward you abundantly for this good act.