Giving to MY Hospitals Charity this Ramadan

MY Hospitals Charity supports patients, their families, and our NHS staff across our 3 hospital sites and community services. Our work enhances the care we provide, and improves patient experience at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. With your support, we can continue to fund the above and beyond projects, which are not always possible within NHS budgets.

Donations

Types of charitable giving

  • Zakat is the third of the five pillars of Islam. It requires that all Muslims who earn above a certain threshold (or nisab) must donate 2.5% of their wealth to people in need every lunar year. In most Muslim beliefs and countries, giving zakat is mandatory and is considered a form of worship of Allah.
  • Sadaqah describes an act of kindness that is delivered in the absence of an expectation of something in return. Quite simply, it refers to a selfless good deed. This could be something as little as exchanging smiles with a stranger or sharing some kind words. On the other hand, it can also act as a means of offering support to those in need, for example, giving up your time to aid a loved one or giving money to a homeless person.
  • Lillah directly translates to “for Allah”, meaning that Lillah is any mode of voluntary charity given in the name of Allah. Lillah isn’t typically given to a person but rather to an institution such as a mosque, hospital, or orphanage. Lillah donations are primarily used to contribute to the betterment of others, regardless of their religion.