The Best Time to Donate in Ramadan

Ramadan is a time of self-reflection and prayers. It is also a month of fasting for millions of Muslims who try to devote themselves to Allah (SWT). Fasting is the fourth pillar of Islam, and Muslims fast during Ramadan to attain Taqwa, the righteousness that results from fearing Allah (SWT). Achieving personal piety is one of the most important aspects of Ramadan. Many Muslims choose to donate in Ramadan. Islam  ordains believers to be cognizant of Huqooq ul Ibad, the rights of fellow human beings. 

The Quran says:

“Righteousness is not that you turn your faces toward the east or the west, but [true] righteousness is [in] one who believes in Allah , the Last Day, the angels, the Book, and the prophets and gives wealth, in spite of love for it, to relatives, orphans, the needy, the traveler, those who ask [for help], and for freeing slaves; [and who] establishes prayer and gives zakah; [those who] fulfill their promise when they promise; and [those who] are patient in poverty and hardship and during battle. Those are the ones who have been true, and it is those who are the righteous.” (Surat Al-Baqarah, 2:177)

A study conducted by PEW suggests that most Muslims donate to charity during Ramadan. This article will explore the best time to donate in Ramadan and other concepts like Zakat Nisab 2025.

Islam’s Focus on Haquq al Ibad:

While achieving personal piety is important, Islam also asks believers to focus on helping other human beings. The Prophet(ﷺ) said:

“He is not a believer whose stomach is filled while his neighbor goes hungry.” (Al-Adab Al-Mufrad, 112)

Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: “He who alleviates the suffering of a brother out of the sufferings of the world, Allah would alleviate his suffering from the sufferings of the Day of Resurrection, and he who finds relief for one who is hard-pressed, Allah would make things easy for him in the Hereafter, and he who conceals (the faults) of a Muslim, Allah would conceal his faults in the world and in the Hereafter. Allah is at the back of a servant so long as the servant is at the back of his brother, and he who treads the path in search of knowledge, Allah would make that path easy, leading to Paradise for him and those persons who assemble in the house among the houses of Allah (mosques) and recite the Book of Allah and they learn and teach the Qur’an (among themselves) there would descend upon them tranquility and mercy would cover them and the angels would surround them and Allah mentions them in the presence of those near Him, and he who is slow-paced in doing good deeds, his (high) lineage does not make him go ahead.” (Sahih Muslim, 2699a)

The Significance of Charity in Islam

Zakat is the third pillar of Islam. It is also one of the most important duties ordained on eligible Muslims.

The Quran ordains: “And establish prayer and give zakah and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience]” (Surat Al-Baqarah, 2:43)

Zakat is an annual obligation that must be fulfilled without deference. However, it can be paid in advance, which is why many Muslims give their Zakat donations during Ramadan. 

There are two types of Zakat. Zakat al-Mal requires eligible believers to donate 2.5% of their wealth. To qualify for Zakat, one must have possessions equal to or greater than the Nisab value. The Zakat Nisab 2025 is PKR 179689 or (USD 637.05).

However, Zakat al-Fitr or the Fitrana is a much lesser charity given at the end of Ramadan.

Many Muslims give their Zakat and Sadaqah donations during the last Ashra of Ramadan to support the community, observe Ramadan, and prepare for Eid al-Fitr. Another motivator for giving charity during the last Ashra is the occurrence of Laylatul Qadr.

The Significance of Laylatul Qadr 

Giving charity during Ramadan is a practice that picks up in the last Ashra. One of the reasons for that is the occurrence of Laylatyl Qadr, one of the holiest nights in the Islamic Calendar.

According to the Quran:

“The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months” (Surah Al-Qadr, 97:3)

In another chapter, the Quran elaborates on the significance of Laylatul Qadr:

“Ha, Meem. By the clear Book, Indeed, We sent it down during a blessed night. Indeed, We were to warn [mankind]. On that night is made distinct every precise matter – On that night is made distinct every precise matter – [Every] matter [proceeding] from Us. Indeed, We were to send [a messenger] As mercy from your Lord. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Knowing.” (Surat Ad-Dukhān (44-1:6)

The Prophet said (ﷺ), “Whoever prayed at night in it (the month of Ramadan) out of sincere Faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, 2008)

According to the Quran, any act of devotion done on the night of Laylatul Qadr will yield spiritual rewards equal to repeating that act for a thousand months. Thus, if someone gives charity on Laylatyl Qadr, they will get the reward of giving charity for a thousand months. That makes Laylatul Qadr one of the best times to donate in Ramadan.

The exact occurrence of Laylatul Qadr is unknown. However, Hadith indicates that it might be one of the nights of the last Ashra. The best way to benefit from the occurrence of Laylatul Qadr is to give charity on all the nights of the last Ashra. However, the intention should always be to please Allah (SWT) and assist fellow believers.

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Conclusion:

Islam prescribes giving charity as a way of life. While Zakat is obligatory for all eligible Muslims, Islam also urges believers to give Sadaqah donations. Many Muslims chose to give them Zakat and other charities during Ramadan. The Nisab value is an important factor in deciding the eligibility of Zakat al-Maal. The Zakat Nisab 2025 value is PKR 179689 or (USD 637.05). Fitrana is the other type of Zakat that can be paid at the end of Ramadan. The last Ashra is the best time to donate in Ramadan. One of the reasons for that is Laylatyl Qadr, one of the holiest nights in the Islamic calendar. Since the exact occurrence of Laylatyl Qadr is unknown, giving your charity on all the last ten nights of Ramadan is recommended. Transparent Hands is one of Pakistan’s top online crowdfunding platforms that helps deserving people get access to quality healthcare. Donate your Zakat, Sadaqa, and other donations to Transparent Hands. 

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