Islam is all about helping needy people and providing them with things which they are deprived of. In Quran, Almighty has mentioned the importance of charity and what role does it plays in the life of an individual. Along with it, Zakat also plays an equivalent role and has much to do in the life of an individual.
About Zakat and Charity
Zakat is farz or worship in Islam which is mandatory to be carried out by people who can afford it. On the other hand, charity is optional and it can be rendered at the will of the donor. The charitable contributions might take money and other belongings of the donor, but it is believed that in return he shall get blessings from Allah. Charity can be done by either giving away money, helping needy or contributing in the construction of Islamic girls high school.
It is further said and believed that mankind in this world exists to conduct some actions and help people and creatures living on earth. Hence when people are helping others or performing Islamic charities UK without any expectations or rewards, they are most likely to get rewards from Allah.
Various verses have also been mentioned in Holy Quran according to which whenever an individual does something good, he should refrain himself from bragging about it. Bragging causes the goodness to die and the whole act of charity gets compromised. Hence every individual performing charity should ensure to keep quiet about it and never discuss or market it to other individuals. Once a charitable act is performed, the property of a person is blessed and he gets to receive blessings and good life from Allah.
