Ramadan 2020/1441: Ramadan Giving Day 19 – Watan UK

Our Ramadan Giving series highlights the amazing work charities are doing and showcases their special Ramadan campaigns, giving us all the opportunity to support, donate and do a little good insh’Allah

Ramadan Giving Day 19: Watan UK

Founded in 2011, Watan UK has supported thousands of Syrians in Syria and neighbouring countries, from providing emergency aid, to rebuilding Syria’s education systems, to providing platforms for Syrians to start their own businesses. Watan UK was one of the first UK led Syrian Charities working inside Syria. Their current projects range from Food Security and Livelihood to Child Development and Protection.

Their current campaigns include Covid-19 Pandemic Emergency, Orphan Sponsorship and Women, Sanitation & Hygiene

You can find out more about the impact of the charity and donate here.

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O you who have believed, spend from that which We have provided for you ~ Quran 2:254

Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: “The Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) was the most generous person, and he used to become more so (generous) particularly in the month of Ramadan…more generous than the fast wind in doing good” (Bukhari).

The Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) said: “The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.” (Al-Tirmidhi)

"Who is it that would loan Allah a goodly loan so He may multiply it for him many times over? And it is Allah who withholds and grants abundance, and to Him you will be returned." ~ Quran 2:245

Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) said: "The best of people are those that bring most benefit to the rest of mankind." (Daraqutni)