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Fighting Poverty using the Islamic ways

Allah created Man to be the vicegerent of Allah on earth (Al-Quran, 2:30). He has given us more than we need yet inequality still exists. Because of greed and the love for dunya (worldly matter), the rich become richer and the poor become poorer. It has been stated in the Qur'an that all the bad things that have been happening to us have been preordained by Allah. Perhaps some of you are taking negatively about it and some, positively. I believe Allah created the hardships to us as means of elevating us and removing our sins. Do men think that they will be left alone on saying, "We believe", and that they will not be tested? We did test those before them, and God will certainly will know those who are true from those who are false. (Al-Quran, 29:2-3) Remember, we are sent to this world with a purpose, i.e to worship Allah SWT. As a Muslim, of course we want to gain Allah's love in this world as well the HereAfter. Therefore, we should strive to follow the practice of Allah's Beloved Messenger, Prophet Muhammad (peace & blessings be upon him). The guidance are all in the Quran and Ahadith. This blog is mainly to suggest solutions to reduce poverty based on the Qur'an and Ahadith as well as to remind each other why we are here today. We live for a purpose. We don't live to exist but we exist to live. We can fight this disease, inshaAllah.

simplyhasanah:

Such a great reminder, mashaAllah!

Talking about the problems of the world without talking about some accessible solutions is the way to paralysis rather than progress.

Abhijit V. Banerjee and Ester Duflo (Poor Economics)

thisiswhoiam0ahuman:

Major African Hunger Crises

Somalia, 2010-2012: Nearly 260,000 die of hunger caused by drought and conflict

Niger, 2010: Food shortages affect more than 7 million people after crops fail; 2005 - thousands die following drought and locust invasion

Sudan, 2008: Localised famine in some areas of southern Sudan due to war and drought

Ethiopia, 2000: Three consecutive years of drought leave millions at risk, with famine declared in Gode, the Somali region

Democratic Republic of Congo, 1998-2004: Severe food crisis caused by conflict, millions affected by hunger

Somalia, 1991-1992: Drought and war contribute to famine across the country; about 250,000 famine-related deaths reported in 1992

Ethiopia, 1984-1985: Up to one million people die in famine caused by conflict, drought and economic mismanagement

Nigeria, 1967-1970: One million die in civil war and famine in the breakaway Biafran republic

Uganda, 1970s: Localised famine in Karamoja leaves thousands dead

(via aimhighaimjannah)

bencrowther:

This machine allows anyone to work for minimum wage for as long as they like. Turning the crank on the side releases one penny every 4.97 seconds, for a total of $7.25 per hour. This corresponds to minimum wage for a person in New York. This piece is brilliant on multiple levels, particularly as social commentary. Without a doubt, most people who started operating the machine for fun would quickly grow disheartened and stop when realizing just how little they’re earning by turning this mindless crank. A person would then conceivably realize that this is what nearly two million people in the United States do every day… at much harder jobs than turning a crank. This turns the piece into a simple, yet effective argument for raising the minimum wage.

(via simplyhasanah)

Have you ever witnessed poverty? If you have, please share it with us here. Share about how it made you feel, how you think the problem could be solved. Looking forward to see your contributions!

Sufyan ath-Thawri used to be overjoyed if he saw a beggar at his door saying “Welcome to the one who has come to wash my sins.”

islamic-art-and-quotes:

Spend O Son of Adam (Hadith Qudsi from Sahih al-Bukhari)

On the authority of Abu Hurairah (r.a) from the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w), who said: “Allah (SWT) said: ‘Spend (on charity), O son of Adam, and I shall spend on you.’”

islamic-art-and-quotes:

You will be rewarded for whatever you spend

You will be rewarded for whatever you spend for Allah’s sake even if it were a morsel which you put in your wife’s mouth.

Al-Bukhari

www.IslamicArtDB.com » Hadith » Sahih al-Bukhari

Originally found on: islamicgleams

islamic-art-and-quotes:

Loan

Who is the one who would give Allah a good loan so that Allah multiplies it for him many times? Quran 2:245

www.IslamicArtDB.com » Quranic Verses » Surat al-Baqarah » Quran 2:245 (Who is the one who would give Allah a good loan…)

Originally found on: sulemankayat

Whatever charity you give benefits your own souls, provided you do it for the sake of God. Whatever you give will be repaid to you in full, and you will not be wronged.

Quran (2:272)

naz-u:

#hadith #allah #islam #reminders #zakat

invitetoislam:

Give charity for it’s like a flowing river, you can only gain from it’s clean water.

- www.InviteToIslam.org/Donate

hijabqueen:

Sadaqah cures our Sins when We gave our money to those in Need :)

bu-hashem:

Spend in charity O’ son of Adam and I will spend on you. - Hadith Qudsi.

jarofmagic:

Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam. It generally involves giving a fixed donation of the wealth you earn to the poor, needy and those that need a helping hand.

Even if you can’t donate money, try and give some food to the homeless person sitting alone at the edge of the street! Maybe offer them those crisps whose flavour you don’t like or the cereal bars that you have plenty of. Give a smile, that can help at times as well.