Good deed of the day: Share your Iftar

A month of good deeds

By time, Verily Man is in loss. Except such as have Faith, and do good deeds, and (join together) in the mutual enjoining of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy. (Sura Al Asr 103:1-3)

One of the seven pillars of Islam is Zakat, an act of financial charity, which is obligatory for those who have excess wealth. However, giving Zakat is not the only way to bless those around you during the Holy Month, and here we highlight other charitable acts that can be performed in the name of Allah and as a blessing on both the giver and the recipient.

Good deed of the day: Share your Iftar
If you know fellow Muslims who are alone during Ramadan, invite them to join you for Iftar. Allah loves the congregation of his people, and Ramadan is a time for bringing the Umrah together and sharing in the blessing of Allah. To invite someone in to the joy and blessing of the communal Iftar is a blessing for them, as well as a reminder of the blessings you enjoy. If you are alone during the Holy Month, find others who are likewise separated from family, and host your own Iftar meal.