As we enter entered the second ten days of Ramadan we are reminded that these are the days of forgiveness wherein we are afforded the opportunity to seek forgiveness of the Almighty. How quick time flies, but have we are ourselves the question, “What have we done with our time.” It is mentioned that giving charity to those in need is a means of seeking forgiveness from the Almighty and purifying one’s soul. The Prophet Muhammad (May Peace be Upon Him) taught us that our charity would intercede for the giver on the Day of Judgment. In a world where self interest and materialism seem to be the norm, charity allows us to develop our compassion and empathy as well as too show gratitude to our Creator for all the blessings in our lives.
Through the grace of the Almighty we manage to feed 3,200 people of Vrygrond, Manenberg, Ottery, Retreat, Lavender Hill, Khayelitsha and Parkwood taking the total mouths fed to 220,150. We would like to thank everyone one for your continued support, from our esteemed sponsors, the team and volunteers. May your charity in cash or kind be the means for you to obtain the forgiveness you seek of and may it result in us strengthening our relationship with our Creator.
In Surah Baqarah of the Holy Quran it states,
“The example of those who spend their wealth in the cause of Allah is that of a grain that sprouts into seven ears, each bearing one hundred grains. And Allah multiplies the reward even more to whoever He wills. For Allah is All-Bountiful, All-Knowing.”
-Surah Baqarah:261
Through our charity we do not only unite communities, but we also strengthen the bonds by assisting the less fortunate in our communities. As the verse states, the charity we give is multiplied in rewards. May our charities help us to attain the forgiveness we and pleasure of the Almighty.
Falaah Foundation 