Ramadan Family Commitment

Dear brothers and sisters, it is a manifestation of Allah's mercy towards His slaves that He ordained fasting for them in order to purify them from excessive tastes and to cleanse their hearts from lustful things. These days, Muslims all over the world are receiving the month of Ramadan; leader of all months; the month of forgiveness, merits and gifts; the month that gladdens the hearts of righteous people.

Ramadan is the month that contains the leader of all nights; a night that is better than a thousand months. Whoever spends the night in prayer with faith and hoping for Allah's reward will have all his past sins forgiven. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “When the month of Ramadan begins, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained.” [Reported by Bukhari and Muslim]

Ramadan is a special time of year -- a time when Muslims around the world take a step back from their daily routines and focus on community, charity, fasting, and prayer.  Ibn Abbas described that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the most generous of people, and even more so during the month of Ramadan. 

"Those who spend their wealth by night and day, in secret and in public, shall have their reward with their Lord.  On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve" (Qur'an 2:274).  "By no means shall you attain righteousness unless you give freely from that which you love.  And whatever you give, Allah knows it well" (Qur'an 3:92).

As regards charity, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was the most generous of all people and his generosity manifested itself most during the month of Ramadan. Whenever he gave, he gave in plenty, as if he had no fear of poverty. He would never be asked of anything except that he gave it, unless he did not have it. Ibn `Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was the most generous of the men; and he was the most generous during the month of Ramadan when Jibril visited him every night and recited the Qur'an to him. During this period, the generosity of Messenger of Allah (PBUH) waxed faster than the rain bearing wind.
Charity, dear brothers and sisters, has its positive effects on the giver. It brings blessings to his wealth and children, prevents calamities and brings forth bliss. Ramadan is a month of charity. Spend out of your wealth on the poor and needy and be aware that avarice and stinginess does not keep wealth eternal, just as charity does not decrease it. Ibn al-Qayyim said, “Nothing brings Allah's blessings and prevents His punishment than obeying Him, moving closer to Him through acts of ibadah and being kind to His creatures.”
Therefore, spend in charity, for charity elevates one's rank in front of Allah; and know that man is going to be under the shade of his charity on the Day of Resurrection.

Ramadan Family Commitment (RFC) is a scheme that will enable you to take part in numerous acts of charity by one single donation and payment. This year at Channel S we are committed to broadcast 30 charity appeals, one during each night of Ramadan.

Under the RFC scheme one single payment of £300.00 is equally distributed to the 30 organisations. Your donations will be distributed at an equal amount of £10.00 to each of the following organisations.

The benefit you gain out of this is that your one single payment covers all the appeals during the month and you need not worry about calling in on every appeal and suffering long bank queues during this month.

Ramadan Family Commitment raised £146,137.98 last year which was distributed equally
amongst 28 organisations who all benefited from an extra £5219.21