Hundreds and thousands of locals lost their homes while the situation continues to get worst!Since June, monsoon flooding in Pakistan has submerged one-third of the country, subsequently making countless locals lose their lives…
According to the Hijri Calendar, the month of Muharram marks the start of the new Islamic year. Like other months on the calendar, Muharram-ul-Haram opens up various chapters from Islamic history. Let’s have…
The blessed month of Dhul Hijjah is approaching and many of us are organising our Qurbani sacrifice in time for the festival of Eid al Adha. Even if we entrust our Qurbani to…
In today’s insecure social, political and economic climate, the story of Qurbani is a godsend. It is like a breath of fresh air that deepens our Faith in Allah Almighty (SWT). Let’s remind…
As much as Qurbani is a time for families to come together and bond over good food, it is important to remind ourselves of the real lessons behind the special day. …
Did you know that 1,1 billion people in the world live with some degree of vision loss? That’s about 15% of the global population. What makes this reality sadder is the fact that…
The last 10 nights of Ramadan hold great significance as this is when the Night of Power, or Laylat al-Qadr, falls. It is widely believed that the Night of Power falls on the…
The first ten days of the holy month of Ramadan are all about mercy, a time to seek Allah’s (swt) mercy for ourselves and our families but also a time to show mercy…
Ramadan is just around the corner and as much as we look forward to this holy month, often the fast-paced nature of our lives does not allow us to fully be ready for…
Sha’ban is the eighth month of the Islamic Hijri Lunar Calendar, nestled between the holy months of Rajab and Ramadan l, which is often overlooked as people are not aware of this blessing…
The seventh month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Rajab, is one of the four scared months, as designated by Allah (swt). The other three, Dhul al-Qadah, Dhul Hijjah, and Muharram occur consecutively, historically…
The past year was not easy for any of us. With covid numbers soaring despite the promise of the vaccine, unstable economy and rising inflation, life for everyone across the globe has been…
After not being able visit Pakistan for a year due to the pandemic, UCI’s Chairman Mufti Abdul Wahab visited Pakistan this November to oversee the implementation of our various projects, meet people who…
Over 821 million people globally were experiencing food scarcity at the beginning of 2020, since the start of the pandemic, the figure increased by another hundred million. It is needless to say that…
Ummah Charity International has collaborated with London Community Kitchen to provide hundreds of meals to people in need every week So far, we have helped feed over 300 people!One of the biggest issues…
Rabi al-Awwal is the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar, after Muharram and Safar. The literal meaning of Rabi al Awwal is “the first spring”, however, because the lunar calendar shifts over…
The word Sadaqah is derived from Sadaq, which means “truth” or “sincerity”, in the context of charity it takes on the meaning of something being a true act of kindness and selflessness, while…
Muharram, the 1st Month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar and one of the 4 sacred months of the year is also the time when Muslim across the world wholeheartedly donate their earnings towards…
It is one of the 4 sacred months of the Islamic Lunar Calendar Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. The word ‘Muharram’ literally means ‘forbidden’. This essentially denotes that due…
Wondering how to keep up the good habits you established in Ramadan? Here are a few tips.Let’s get it straight – Ramadan is not the marathon, it’s the training, and the real-life race…
The best time of the year is also the time that many of us choose to pay our Zakat. It’s usually the time we start to search around for the best projects and…
Ramadan Mubarak! The most beautiful month in the heart of every Muslim is here. This is a blessed time, packed with opportunities for us to re-establish our relationship with our Maker, refresh our…
This is Asif Ali. He and his family of five are among the thousands in Pakistan without access to basic food. Last year, your donations helped provide food for Asif Ali and his…
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Water hand-pump£700
Water wellOur faith emphasises the importance of giving water as a form of charity because it recognizes the central position it has in human life.In Ramadan, deprived of water during the day,…
Ummah Charity International’s Chairman, Mufti Abdul Wahab, visited Pakistan in October to oversee the implementation of various projects, such as that of eyecare, disability, women empowerment, masjid, water, cooked food, and Rozgar. The…
It’s time to make a change. And by that, we mean change the way you make a change, too. With Ramadan only four months away and the end of this year in sight,…
"Those who in charity spend of their goods by night and by day, in secret and in public, have their reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve" (2:274).…
What are the statistics? The Karachi floods, paired with an ongoing global pandemic, have severely impacted the already unstable economy of Pakistan, and the most affected by these circumstances are still the poor…
Qurbani is the festival of sacrifice that Muslims all over the world demonstrate commemorating the ultimate sacrifice of Nabi Ibrahim (AS) and Nabi Ismail (AS) on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.
It is…
Why Build a Well for the Ummah? – The Sacred Act of Giving Water in Islam
Water is one of the most profound elements in Islam as it is considered the source of…
We actually would not have gone through the first 10-15 mins of the day; some of us drink
water first and start our day. Ever thought that where the water is coming from? From…
As we bid farewell to 2019 and welcomed 2020 with open arms, we found that this decade was not as welcoming as we had hoped. The world was greeted with a merciless virus…
It has been said that the companions of the Prophet S.A.W would spend 6 months in the preparation before Ramadan. The most blessed month is upon us and we must remember there is…
COVID-19 - HOW WE CAN SUPPORT VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES
The current outbreak of infection: corona-virus has sparked global anxiety. This new illness can affect our lungs and airways. Its transmission can be occurred from…
Written by Mufti Abdul Wahab
16th March 2020
THE WIDESPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS
COVID-19 (coronavirus) has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation and it has shaken the world in the span…
What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, or the Hijri calendar based on the lunar cycle. This is the month when the holy book of Islam, the Quran, was revealed…
A few days ago, the powerful cyclone “Kyarr” hit the Arabian Sea coastal line near Karachi. The rising sea levels resulted in the flooding of many coastal localities and villages. Local areas by…
Women play an enormous role in the growth and development of society. In fact, there is a well-known saying that goes something like this: 'if you educate a man; you only educate the…
Living amidst the poverty, debt and underdevelopment that belongs in countries like Pakistan, aid is not something that comes by easily. For the individuals living in malnourished communities, disease is rife and hunger…
Background:On 24th September 2019, a fateful earthquake shook the lives of hundreds of Kashmir's citizens. The epicentre of the 5.8 magnitude earthquake was near the city of Mirpur, and along the boundary…
Pakistan is facing a savage challenge to ensure all children, particularly the most dispossession children to attend, stay, and learn in school. Education indicators tell that children’s retention rate in primary school is…
As the first month of the Islamic calendar, the month of Muharram marks the beginning of the new year.It also is one of the four sacred months which Allah (s. w. t) has…
Some 795 million people in the world do not have enough food to lead a healthy active life. That's about one in nine people on earth. According to the World Food Programme, 43…
“Those who spend in charity, their goods by night and by day, in secret and in public, have their reward with their Lord: for them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve” …
How Ummah Charity International supports women’s day?
The females had moral support and full assistance into making sure they receive a valuable education. The education these females receive, prompt female empowerment, as receiving…
Distribution of Rickshaws
Mufti Abdul Wahab (Chairman of UCI) recently visited Pakistan with a few honorable guests who actively participated in this prestigious event. Several indigents have benefitted previously from this project and…
In the month of January 2018, UCI volunteers from UK visited Pakistan in order to see first-hand the work being done on-ground in Pakistan. The group of volunteers distributed gifts amongst the children…
Kausar is the mother of three adorable children. Her story began when she was burnt with a gas cylinder explosion within her own home. One of the bitter realities of life in Pakistan…
This year we introduced Ummah Charity International in Pakistan and Chairman Mufti Abdul Wahab invited people from the business sector and other sectors to provide them with an insight to the Charity. The…
This article brings forward a real life case study, which illustrates how an underprivileged eighteen year old girl is dealing with challenges, along with the hope of supporting her family. Iqraa has recently…