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NECESSITY OF GIVING MORE FOR CHARITY:

A Relatively Ignored phenomenon by many Muslims

  By. Dr. Amir Parviz Parsa

Introduction:

Sadly many practicing Muslims have ignored giving enough in charity or for good causes. It is the purpose of this brief  writing to remind them of their duties and setting up their priorities in a right manner, rather than ignoring something which is very  significant.

We are told that Abu Bakr, one of the four Khalifas, gave everything he had for the pleasure of God and for the advancement of Islam. It is also narrated to us that Ali Ibn Abi Talib used to dig up wells to extract water from them to establish date gardens and their products were frequently given to the poor and the needy. We are also informed that Omar Ibn Khattab also gave half of everything he possessed for the progress of Islam.

Are we then stingy, or unwilling, to set up our priorities right, or what?

Some Reminders from the Holy Quran:

   Verse 77 of Surah 28 says:

وَابْتَغِ فِيمَا آتَاكَ اللَّهُ الدَّارَ الْآخِرَةَ وَلَا تَنسَ نَصِيبَكَ مِنَ الدُّنْيَا وَأَحْسِن كَمَا أَحْسَنَ اللَّهُ إِلَيْكَ وَلَا تَبْغِ الْفَسَادَ فِي الْأَرْضِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُحِبُّ الْمُفْسِدِينَ

“But seek with the wealth that God has bestowed on you, the Abode of the Hereafter, nor forget thy portion in this world; but do thou good  as God has been good to thee and seek not mischief in the land….”

There is great pleasure in giving to charities, but that does not mean you have to impoverish yourself, or live like a poor person.

   Verse 2 of Surah 35 also informs us that  whatever God, out of  His Mercy, wants to give to someone, there is none who can withhold it & vice versa.  He says:

مَا يَفْتَحِ اللَّهُ لِلنَّاسِ مِن رَّحْمَةٍ فَلَا مُمْسِكَ لَهَا وَمَا يُمْسِكْ فَلَا مُرْسِلَ لَهُ مِن بَعْدِهِ وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ

What Allah out of his Mercy does bestow on mankind there is none can withhold: what He does withhold, there is none can grant, apart from Him: and He is the Exalted in Power, full of Wisdom.

Verses 7 and 8 of Surah 99 also verify that even an atom’s weight of goodness or evil shall not be ignored.  The Ayahs say:

فَمَن يَعْمَلْ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ خَيْرًا يَرَهُ      وَمَن يَعْمَلْ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ شَرًّا يَرَهُ

So. he who has done an atom's weight of good shall see it And he who has done an atom's weight of evil shall see it.

   Verse 20 of Surah Hadeed (57) informs the believers:

اعْلَمُوا أَنَّمَا الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا لَعِبٌ وَلَهْوٌ وَزِينَةٌ وَتَفَاخُرٌ بَيْنَكُمْ وَتَكَاثُرٌ فِي الْأَمْوَالِ وَالْأَوْلَادِ...

“Know you all that the life of this world is but play and amusement, pomp and mutual boasting and multiplying in rivalry, among yourselves, riches and children....

Giving in charity is like a loan to God, and Verse 18 of Surah 57  tells us that those who give in charity are giving a beautiful loan to God, there shall be manifold increases.

إِنَّ الْمُصَّدِّقِينَ وَالْمُصَّدِّقَاتِ وَأَقْرَضُوا اللَّهَ قَرْضًا حَسَنًا يُضَاعَفُ لَهُمْ وَلَهُمْ أَجْرٌ كَرِيمٌ

For those who give in Charity, men and women, and loan to Allah a Beautiful Loan, it shall be increased manifold to their credit, and they shall have, besides, a liberal reward.

   Verse 261 of Surah 2 tells us that the worth of charity giving might become seven hundred times or more in return, if God wants to reward it. Show me an investment which would immediately become seven hundred times or more, right away, other than this!  The Ayah says:

مَّثَلُ الَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ أَمْوَالَهُمْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللّهِ كَمَثَلِ حَبَّةٍ أَنبَتَتْ سَبْعَ سَنَابِلَ فِي كُلِّ سُنبُلَةٍ مِّئَةُ حَبَّةٍ وَاللّهُ يُضَاعِفُ لِمَن يَشَاء وَاللّهُ وَاسِعٌ عَلِيمٌ

The parable of those who spend their substance in the way of Allah is that of a grain of corn: it grows seven ears, and each ear Has a hundred grains. Allah gives manifold increase to whom He pleases: And Allah cares for all and He knows all things.

   Verse 195 of Surah 2 tells us:

وَأَنفِقُواْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللّهِ وَلاَ تُلْقُواْ بِأَيْدِيكُمْ إِلَى التَّهْلُكَةِ وَأَحْسِنُوَاْ إِنَّ اللّهَ يُحِبُّ الْمُحْسِنِينَ

And spend in the way of Allah and cast not yourselves to perdition with your own hands, and do good (to others); surely Allah loves the doers of good.

As Muslims we have several responsibilities to God, to the society, to our families, and to ourselves. There is an expression in Persian which tells us if there is a light that the household needs it, it would be forbidden to be given away even to a mosque.

The Prophet (pbuh) has admonished us in the following Hadiths:

	Allah loves moderation, and dislikes excess even in charity.
	The believer is the one whose earning is unblemished and wholesome, whose character is righteous, whose intention is sound, who gives in charity, refrains himself from frivolous talk, does not harm others, and puts others above himself in terms of fairness.
	If a Muslim plants a field or a tree, and men, birds, and beasts eat of it, then it will be considered as an act of charity.
	Smiling at your brother is charity.
	A good word in itself is charity.

أفضَلُ الصَدَقهِ، أن تَصدَّق وأنت صَحيحٌ شَحيحٌ تَأمَلُ الغِنَىْ وتخشى الفَقْر

The Good Charity Is To Give Of Your Wealth When You Are A Miser And You Hope To Be Rich And Are Afraid Of Poverty.

 

ورجلٌ تَصدَّق بصدقَةٍ فأخفاها حتى لا تَعلمَ شِمالُهُ ما تُنفقُ يَميـنَه

The Best Of Alms Is What The Right Hand Gives, And The Left Hand Does Not Know Of  It Bukhari

People of other religions occasionally make more sacrifices than we do. Although this cannot be accurately measured/generalized, pragmatic observations show that Jews have many hospitals, factories, mass communication media, etc. than we do as Muslims. We are not to be jealous of them at all, but you shall sow what you reap. When and if they make more sacrifices, they deserve to benefit from their rewards also. Indeed we have been made vicegerents of Allah on the planet earth, and as He is so Kind and Compassionate, as well as Most Merciful and Overly Generous, we must constantly remember that we do not deserve to be deputies of God when we ignore the legitimate needs of the others.

   In fact, according to verse 19 of Surah 51, in the wealth of Believers there is a given right, set aside for the needy and for the Prevented (from asking) people.

وَفِي أَمْوَالِهِمْ حَقٌّ لِّلسَّائِلِ وَالْمَحْرُومِ

And in their wealth and property is a portion due to the one who begs and to the one who is indigent

   A cursory glance at the style of living of many Muslims clearly shows that they live in luxury houses, have multiple cars, all amenities, appliances, furniture and other things that they need; yet very easily they neglect the fact that there might be someone in their community who does not have anything to eat for dinner and must go to bed by being hungry!

We are told that the Leader of believers, Ali Ibn Abi Talib used to consider forty houses on his four sides with the hope that there won’t be any one going to sleep hungry at night and poor while he had something to eat with his family.

Cases of conspicuous Consumption and real wasteful patterns of living have also been observed, even among practicing Muslims. Can we become more aware of each other’s urgent needs and attend to them too?

Everyone who earns his wealth and property decently has the absolute right of benefiting from them without restrictions, anyway they please so long as it is not against Shari’ah and the laws. Yet, morally and logically, one has to be also cognizant of the urgent needs of others who try not to beg others for help, yet they are really among the needy and the poor. When we ignore the desperate needs of the others and become too selfish for our own needs, especially when they can be minimized, then that is the beginning point of our responsibility before God.  

A question that comes to mind is: Why are people of some countries who are Muslims so reluctant to give, while Muslims of other countries donate so much more willingly? There are different answers to this, one of which is cultural backgrounds and views that some individuals hold regarding their clergy.

   Guideline for Actions:

Now we need to be looking at a few other verses of the Holy Quran and set them as our Guide for life and the style of living that we should adopt:

In a majority of the verses of the Holy Quran when orders are given to establish regular prayers (Salat), the sentences are followed by “Giving regular Charity”. See, for instance, verse 43 of Surah two. This should serve as a reminder of the significance of giving charity (Zakat or Alms).

وَفِي أَمْوَالِهِمْ حَقٌّ لِّلسَّائِلِ وَالْمَحْرُومِ

And in their wealth and property is a portion due to the one who begs and to the one who is indegent

   Allah (swt) says in Verse 155 of Surah 2:

وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُمْ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنَ الْخَوفْ وَالْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍ مِّنَ الأَمَوَالِ وَالأنفُسِ وَالثَّمَرَاتِ وَبَشِّرِ الصَّابِرِينَ

And We will most certainly try you with somewhat of fear and hunger and loss of property and lives and fruits; and give good news to the patient,

We all know that people generally like their assets and wealth. In the definition of “Goodness” in verse 177 of Surah 2, Allah swt mentions, among other things, that it is goodness to give and spend out of your substance, “out of love for Him, for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves…”.  Stated differently, we do not have to be and are not in the dark as to who should be receiving our charities.

لَّيْسَ الْبِرَّ أَن تُوَلُّواْ وُجُوهَكُمْ قِبَلَ الْمَشْرِقِ وَالْمَغْرِبِ وَلَـكِنَّ الْبِرَّ مَنْ آمَنَ بِاللّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ وَالْمَلآئِكَةِ وَالْكِتَابِ وَالنَّبِيِّينَ وَآتَى الْمَالَ عَلَى حُبِّهِ ذَوِي الْقُرْبَى وَالْيَتَامَى وَالْمَسَاكِينَ وَابْنَ السَّبِيلِ وَالسَّآئِلِينَ وَفِي الرِّقَابِ....

It is not righteousness that you turn your faces towards the East and the West, but righteousness is this that one should believe in Allah and the last day and the angels and the Book and the prophets, and give away wealth out of love for Him to the near of kin and the orphans and the needy and the wayfarer and the beggars.....

God also recommends a balance between what you shall give and what you should keep for you and your family.
   Verse 29 of Surah17 tells us:

وَلاَ تَجْعَلْ يَدَكَ مَغْلُولَةً إِلَى عُنُقِكَ وَلاَ تَبْسُطْهَا كُلَّ الْبَسْطِ فَتَقْعُدَ مَلُومًا مَّحْسُورًا

And do not make your hand to be shackled to your neck nor stretch it forth to the utmost (limit) of its stretching forth, lest you should (afterwards) sit down blamed, stripped off.

Verse 207 0f Surah 2 tells us about those who become overly generous for the cause of God: “And there is the type of man who gives his life to earn the pleasure of God; and God is full of kindness to (His) devotees.”

وَمِنَ النَّاسِ مَن يَشْرِي نَفْسَهُ ابْتِغَاء مَرْضَاتِ اللّهِ وَاللّهُ رَؤُوفٌ بِالْعِبَادِ

And among men is he who sells himself to seek the pleasure of Allah; and Allah is Affectionate to the servants.

To the three questions that normally arise on charity:

1. What shall we give,
2. To whom shall we give, and
3. how shall we give,

There are answers provided to us in verse 215 of Surah 2:

يَسْأَلُونَكَ مَاذَا يُنفِقُونَ قُلْ مَا أَنفَقْتُم مِّنْ خَيْرٍ فَلِلْوَالِدَيْنِ وَالأَقْرَبِينَ وَالْيَتَامَى وَالْمَسَاكِينِ وَابْنِ السَّبِيلِ وَمَا تَفْعَلُواْ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَإِنَّ اللّهَ بِهِ عَلِيمٌ

They ask thee what they should spend In charity. Say: Whatever you spend that is good, is for parents and kindred and orphans and those in want and for wayfarers. And whatever you do that is good, God knows it well.”

Thus all recipients of charities are enlisted in the Holy Quran to include even the parents, kindred, orphans, ....

No distinction was made in this article between Khums, Zakat, Sadaqa, Infaaq, and other charitable deeds. They all have their rewards with Allah (swt). We are told emphatically, though, that we must do what we wish to give before it becomes too late, before our death. In fact, the charitable deeds of the children and their rewards can be reaching the deceased parents, and act like something that they can transfer from this life to the next ,with them.
   Verse 110 of Surah 2 tells us:

وَأَقِيمُواْ الصَّلاَةَ وَآتُواْ الزَّكَاةَ وَمَا تُقَدِّمُواْ لأَنفُسِكُم مِّنْ خَيْرٍ تَجِدُوهُ عِندَ اللّهِ إِنَّ اللّهَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ بَصِيرٌِ

“And be steadfast in prayer and regular in charity: And whatever good ye send forth for your souls before you {before your death}, you shall find it with God, for God sees well all that you do.”

Indeed, Verse 20 of Surah  73 tells us:

...وَمَا تُقَدِّمُوا لِأَنفُسِكُم مِّنْ خَيْرٍ تَجِدُوهُ عِندَ اللَّهِ هُوَ خَيْرًا وَأَعْظَمَ أَجْرًا وَاسْتَغْفِرُوا اللَّهَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ

... And whatever of good you send on beforehand for yourselves, you will find it with Allah; that is best and greatest in reward; and ask forgiveness of Allah; surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.

There are, of course, people who would love to give their charities in secret, simply to avoid show-offs. There is nothing wrong with that. But whether you give it openly, with the intention of encouraging others to give too, or in secret, there are rewards for both. There are so many other verses of the Holy Quran that deal with charitable donations of individuals in one way or another, for the sake of brevity, however, and the limited available space, we won’t go into those.

   Conclusion:

Some practicing Muslims DO NOT give as much as or as frequently as they should, or as they potentially could. At times, there are various disincentives on their mind that bars them from giving to charities. Poverty among Muslims can be totally destroyed, from an economic perspective, if only Muslims adhere to the commands of Allah (swt) in the Quran by giving charitable donations. How much should one give, how often, to whom, and so forth, are pretty much stated in the Quran clearly but also left open to the taste of individuals with the RIGHT TO CHOOSE.  However, the main idea of giving, under any title, suffers now and currently among Muslims, because some even practicing Muslims do not take steps in this direction at all. Our prayer is that they would become more cognizant of their moral, social, and religious responsibilities and obligations, so that Islamic communities can arrive at better future, more cooperation, and brighter and more successful societies. 

The Zakat (Charity) related verses in the holy Quran

Compiled and edited by Md Anisur Rahman

[21:73] "We made them (Abraham and his sons) imams who guided in accordance with our commandments, and we taught them how to work righteousness, and how to observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and the obligatory charity (Zakat).  To us, they were devoted worshipers."   

[17:26-29] You shall give the due alms to the relatives, the needy, the poor, and the travelling alien, but do not be excessive, extravagant.

The extravagant are brethren of the devils, and the devil is unappreciative of his Lord. Even if you have to turn away from them, as you pursue the mercy of your Lord, you shall treat them in the nicest manner. You shall not keep your hand stingily tied to your neck, nor shall you foolishly open it up, lest you end up blamed and sorry.

[6:141] "Eat from their fruits, and give the due alms on the day of harvest"  

[2:215] "They ask you about giving: say, "The charity you give shall go to the parents, the relatives, the orphans, the poor, and the traveling alien." Any good you do, God is fully aware thereof."  

[9:60] Charities(Sadaqaat) shall go to the poor, the needy, the workers who collect them, the new converts, to free the slaves, to those burdened by sudden expenses, in the cause of Allah, and to the traveling alien. Such is GOD's commandment. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise.

[2:3]  who believe in the unseen, observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and from our provisions to them, they give to charity.

[2:43] You shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and bow down with those who bow down.

[2:83]  We made a covenant with the Children of Israel: "You shall not worship except GOD. You shall honor your parents and regard the relatives, the orphans, and the poor. You shall treat the people amicably. You shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat)." But you turned away, except a few of you, and you became averse.

[2:110]  You shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat). Any good you send forth on behalf of your souls, you will find it at Allah. Allah is seer of everything you do.

[2:177]  Righteousness is not turning your faces towards the east or the west. Righteous are those who believe in GOD, the Last Day, the angels, the scripture, and the prophets; and they give the money, cheerfully, to the relatives, the orphans, the needy, the traveling alien, the beggars, and to free the slaves; and they observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat); and they keep their word whenever they make a promise; and they steadfastly persevere in the face of persecution, hardship, and war. These are the truthful; these are the righteous.

[2:196] You shall observe the complete rites of Hajj and`Umrah for GOD. If you are prevented, you shall send an offering, and do not resume cutting your hair until your offering has reached its destination. If you are ill, or suffering a head injury (and you must cut your hair), you shall expiate by fasting, or giving to charity, or some other form of worship. During the normal Hajj, if you break the state of Ihraam (sanctity) between `Umrah and Hajj, you shall expiate by offering an animal sacrifice. If you cannot afford it, you shall fast three days during Hajj and seven when you return home - this completes ten - provided you do not live at the Sacred Masjid. You shall observe GOD, and know that GOD is strict in enforcing retribution.

[2:219] They ask you about intoxicants and gambling: say, "In them there is a gross sin, and some benefits for the people. But their sinfulness far outweighs their benefit." They also ask you what to give to charity: say, "The excess." GOD thus clarifies the revelations for you, that you may reflect,

[2:254]  O you who believe, you shall give to charity from the provisions we have given to you, before a day comes where there is no trade, no nepotism, and no intercession. The disbelievers are the unjust.

[2:262]  Those who spend their money in the cause of GOD, then do not follow their charity with insult or harm, will receive their recompense from their Lord; they have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.

[2:263]  Kind words and compassion are better than a charity that is followed by insult. GOD is Rich, Clement.

[2:267]  O you who believe, you shall give to charity from the good things you earn, and from what we have produced for you from the earth. Do not pick out the bad therein to give away, when you yourselves do not accept it unless your eyes are closed. You should know that Allah is Rich, Praiseworthy.

[2:270]  Any charity you give, or a charitable pledge you fulfill, GOD is fully aware thereof. As for the wicked, they will have no helpers.

[2:272]  You are not responsible for guiding anyone. GOD is the only one who guides whoever chooses (to be guided). Any charity you give is for your own good. Any charity you give shall be for the sake of GOD. Any charity you give will be repaid to you, without the least injustice.

[2:273]  Charity shall go to the poor who are suffering in the cause of GOD, and cannot emigrate. The unaware may think that they are rich, due to their dignity. But you can recognize them by certain signs; they never beg from the people persistently. Whatever charity you give, GOD is fully aware thereof.

[2:274]  Those who give to charity night and day, secretly and publicly, receive their recompense from their Lord; they will have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.

[2:277]  Those who believe and lead a righteous life, and observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), they receive their recompense from their Lord; they will have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.

[2:280]  If the debtor is unable to pay, wait for a better time. If you give up the loan as a charity, it would be better for you, if you only knew.

[3:92]  You cannot attain righteousness until you give to charity from the possessions you love. Whatever you give to charity, GOD is fully aware thereof.

[3:134]  who give to charity during the good times, as well as the bad times. They are suppressors of anger, and pardoners of the people. GOD loves the charitable.

[4:38]  They give money to charity only to show off, while disbelieving in GOD and the Last Day. If one's companion is the devil, that is the worst companion.

[4:77]  Have you noted those who were told, "You do not have to fight; all you need to do is observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat)," then, when fighting was decreed for them, they feared the people as much as they feared GOD, or even more? They said, "Our Lord, why did You force this fighting on us? If only You respite us for awhile!" Say, "The materials of this world are nil, while the Hereafter is far better for the righteous, and you never suffer the slightest injustice."

[4:162]  As for those among them who are well founded in knowledge, and the believers, they believe in what was revealed to you, and in what was revealed before you. They are observers of the Contact Prayers (Salat), and givers of the obligatory charity (Zakat); they are believers in GOD and the Last Day. We grant these a great recompense.

[5:12]  GOD had taken a covenant from the Children of Israel, and we raised among them twelve patriarchs. And GOD said, "I am with you, so long as you observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and believe in My messengers and respect them, and continue to lend GOD a loan of righteousness. I will then remit your sins, and admit you into gardens with flowing streams. Anyone who disbelieves after this, has indeed strayed off the right path."

[5:45]  And we decreed for them in it that: the life for the life, the eye for the eye, the nose for the nose, the ear for the ear, the tooth for the tooth, and an equivalent injury for any injury. If one forfeits what is due to him as a charity, it will atone for his sins. Those who do not rule in accordance with GOD's revelations are the unjust.

[5:55]  Your real allies are GOD and His messenger, and the believers who observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and they bow down.

[7:156-157]  "And decree for us righteousness in this world, and in the Hereafter. We have repented to You." He said, "My retribution befalls whomever I will. But My mercy encompasses all things. However, I will specify it for those who (1) lead a righteous life, (2) give the obligatory charity (Zakat), (3) believe in our revelations, and "(4) follow the messenger, the gentile prophet (Muhammad), whom they find written in their Torah and Gospel. He exhorts them to be righteous, enjoins them from evil, allows for them all good food, and prohibits that which is bad, and unloads the burdens and the shackles imposed upon them. Those who believe in him, respect him, support him, and follow the light that came with him are the successful ones."

[9:11]  If they repent and observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), then they are your brethren in religion. We thus explain the revelations for people who know.

[9:18]  The only people to frequent GOD's masjids are those who believe in GOD and the Last Day, and observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and do not fear except GOD. These will surely be among the guided ones.

[9:54]  What prevented the acceptance of their spending is that they disbelieved in GOD and His messenger, and when they observed the Contact Prayers (Salat), they observed them lazily, and when they gave to charity, they did so grudgingly.

[9:71]  The believing men and women are allies of one another. They advocate righteousness and forbid evil, they observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and they obey GOD and His messenger. These will be showered by GOD's mercy. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise.

[9:103] Take from their money a charity to purify them and sanctify them. And encourage them, for your encouragement reassures them. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient.

[14:31] Exhort My servants who believed to observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and to give (to charity) from our provisions to them, secretly and publicly, before a day comes where there is neither trade, nor nepotism.

[16:75] GOD cites the example of a slave who is owned, and is totally powerless, compared to one whom we blessed with good provisions, from which he gives to charity secretly and publicly. Are they equal? Praise be to GOD, most of them do not know.

[16:90] GOD advocates justice, charity, and regarding the relatives. And He forbids evil, vice, and transgression. He enlightens you, that you may take heed.

[21:73]  We made them imams who guided in accordance with our commandments, and we taught them how to work righteousness, and how to observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and the obligatory charity (Zakat). To us, they were devoted worshipers.

[22:35] They are the ones whose hearts tremble upon mentioning GOD, they steadfastly persevere during adversity, they observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and from our provisions to them, they give to charity.

[22:41] They are those who, if we appointed them as rulers on earth, they would establish the Contact Prayers (Salat) and the obligatory charity (Zakat), and would advocate righteousness and forbid evil. GOD is the ultimate ruler.

[22:78] You shall strive for the cause of GOD as you should strive for His cause. He has chosen you and has placed no hardship on you in practicing your religion - the religion of your father Abraham. He is the one who named you "Muslims" originally. Thus, the messenger shall serve as a witness among you, and you shall serve as witnesses among the people. Therefore, you shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and hold fast to Allah; He is your Lord, the best Lord and the best Supporter.

[24:37] People who are not distracted by business or trade from commemorating GOD; they observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and they are conscious of the day when the minds and the eyes will be horrified.

[24:56]  You shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and obey the messenger, that you may attain mercy.

[30:38]  Therefore, you shall give the relatives their rightful share (of charity), as well as the poor, and the traveling alien. This is better for those who sincerely seek GOD's pleasure; they are the winners.

[30:39] The usury that is practiced to increase some people's wealth, does not gain anything at GOD. But if you give to charity, seeking GOD's pleasure, these are the ones who receive their reward manifold.

[41:7]  "Who do not give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and with regard to the Hereafter, they are disbelievers."

[57:7]  Believe in GOD and His messenger, and 

give from what He has bestowed upon you. Those among you who believe and give (to charity) have deserved a great recompense.

[64:16]  Therefore, you shall reverence GOD as much as you can, and listen, and obey, and give (to charity) for your own good. Anyone who is protected from his own stinginess, these are the successful ones.

[98:5]  All that was asked of them was to worship GOD, devoting the religion absolutely to Him alone, observe the contact prayers (Salat), and give the obligatory charity (Zakat). Such is the perfect religion.

[107:1-7] Do you know who really rejects the faith? That is the one who mistreats the orphans. And does not advocate the feeding of the poor. And woe to those who observe the contact prayers (Salat) - who are totally heedless of their prayers. They only show off. And they forbid charity. 

[108:1-2] We have blessed you with many a bounty. Therefore, you shall pray to your Lord (Salat), and give to charity. 

[6:114] "Shall I seek other than God as a source of law, when He has revealed to you this book fully detailed?"

[16:89] "We have revealed to you this book to provide explanations for everything."

[6:114]"......He has revealed to you this book fully detailed."

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HRW: Peacekeepers in Somalia rape women who seek aid and medicine

Published time: September 08, 2014 17:21
Edited time: September 08, 2014 20:10

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Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers, who are part of the African Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), march to their armoured vehicles before an area patrol on the outskirts of the controlled area of the old airport in the coastal town of Kismayu in southern Somalia (Reuters / Siegfried Modola)

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Peacekeepers in Somalia used humanitarian aid to lure women and teenagers, who come to ask for medicine and food, and to rape them, HRW said on Monday. The victims often conceal it fearing reprisals, while the troops are immune from local prosecution.
The HRW report “‘The Power These Men Have Over Us’: Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by African Union Forces in Somalia” has documented the sexual exploitation and abuse of Somali women and teenagers in two bases of The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) since 2013.
The soldiers used humanitarian assistance to coerce women into sexual activity. There are also allegations of raping women who came seeking water or medical assistance.
HRW talked to 21 victims who said they had been raped or sexually exploited in other way. 15-years-old Qamar said a soldier raped her. She told Human Rights Watch: “First he ripped off my hijab and then he attacked me.” As she was leaving, the second soldier waved her to come over to him and gave her US$10.
In January 2014, Ayanna S., a displaced person, went to the Burundian X-Control base to get medicine for her sick baby. She and three other women were dragged into a bunker area. Six soldiers beat and raped them, badly injuring one.
“We carried the injured woman home. Three of us walked out of the base carrying her,” said Ayanna S. “She couldn’t stand. She couldn’t put weight on her leg. The Burundians were still there as we were leaving. They gave us porridge, cookies, and five [US] dollars, but they didn’t say anything to us, they threw the items at us and a bag to put them in,” the report cites.
Several women said they received official badges, which allowed them to visit the bases any time and get money for sex.
The women who agreed to talk to HRW said that other victims didn’t report abuse for various reasons. Some of them fear reprisal from the soldiers, others – retribution from their own families. But there are also women who don’t want to lose their only source of income. That’s why HRW can’t draw a definitive conclusion concerning the real extent of the problem.
Following years of military conflict and famine, the economic situation in Somalia is very tough and humanitarian aid is often the only way to survive.
The African Union Peace and Security Council sent the peacekeeping troops to Somalia under a UN Security Council mandate in 2007. They are known as AMISOM. Their goal is to restore order after the war, to protect infrastructure and to deliver humanitarian assistance.
“Some African Union soldiers have misused their positions of power to exploit Somalia’s most vulnerable women and girls,” said Liesl Gerntholtz, women’s rights director at Human Rights Watch. “Somalia has many intractable problems, but the Somali and AU leadership could end sexual exploitation and abuse by pressing troop-sending countries to hold abusers responsible.”
The AMISOM troops are immune from prosecution in Somalia. It is the countries providing peacekeeping troops who are responsible for the conduct of their forces. They have exclusive jurisdiction over the personnel and have started procedures to investigate the cases. Although until now only one country, Uganda, has seen a case going before a military court.
“The AU can no longer turn a blind eye to the abuses on AMISOM bases, as it’s undermining the very credibility of the mission,” Gerntholtz said.
“Governments supporting AMISOM should work with the AU to end sexual abuse and exploitation of Somali women and girls by their troops, take action against forces contributing to it, and do what they can to prevent further sexual exploitation and abuse of Somali women.”

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