Prayer for Charity in the Month of Ramadan, Complete Evidence and Specialties of Morning Charity

Dream – Charity in the month of Ramadan is one of the noble deeds. The rewards will be multiplied up to ten times when Muslims give charity in the month of Ramadan. Now that the month of Ramadan is almost over, it's time to count down to the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. It is better for us to make use of the remaining time in this holy month by increasing our charity.

Charity is not only about money. Providing food for those who are breaking their fast is one of the important acts. Charity can also be done by sharing knowledge, teaching Quran, preaching, spreading peace, smiling kindly to everyone, and removing obstacles on the road.

All of these will be counted as charity if they are intended for worship, not for the praise of others. So there is no reason for anyone not to give charity, because charity does not have to be with wealth. Praying for the good of others is also part of charity.

Now, in order for your charity to be more blessed and accepted by Allah, it is recommended to recite the prayer for charity in the month of Ramadan below.

Necessary Evidence for Charity

There are many people around us who need a helping hand. Through charity, we strive to show care and increase our faith in Allah SWT. The Quran has explained the importance of charity. Among them is the verse of Allah in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 195, as follows:

وَاَنْفِقُوْا فِيْ سَبِيْلِ اللّٰهِ وَلَا تُلْقُوْا بِاَيْدِيْكُمْ اِلَى التَّهْلُكَةِ ۛ وَاَحْسِنُوْا ۛ اِنَّ اللّٰهَ يُحِبُّ الْمُحْسِنِيْنَ

Meaning: "And spend (in the way of Allah) from what We have provided you before death approaches one of you and he says, 'My Lord, if only You would delay me for a brief term so I would give charity and be among the righteous.'"

Prayer for Charity in the Month of Ramadan

Praying for charity in the month of Ramadan is a practice to make our charity more sincere and firm in our hearts. This prayer contains a request to Allah SWT that the charity we give will be accepted by Him and become a helpful practice on the Day of Judgment. Now, here is the prayer for charity in the month of Ramadan that needs to be recited:

رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ

Rabbana taqobbal minna innaka antas sami'ul alim.

Meaning: "Our Lord, accept from us. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing."

Prayer for Morning Charity in the Month of Ramadan

In addition to reciting the prayer when giving charity in the month of Ramadan mentioned above, you can also add the following prayer for morning charity in the month of Ramadan:

نَوَيْتُ التَّقَرُّبَ اِلَى اللهِ تَعَالَى وَاتِّقَاءَ غَضَبِ الرَّبِّ جل جلاله وَاتِّقَاءَ نَارِ جَهَنَّمَ وّالتَّرَحُّمَ عَلَى الاخْوَانِ وَصِلَةَ الرَّحِمِ وَمُعَاوَنَةَ الضُّعَفَاءِ وَمُتَابَعَةَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَاِدْخَالَ السُّرُوْرِ عَلَى اْلاِخْوَانِ

Nawaitut taqoruba ilallahi ta'ala wattiqoa ghadlabir rabbi jalla jalaluhu wattiqoa nari jahannama wat tarakhkhuma 'ala ikhwani wa shilatar rahimi wa mu'awanatadl dlu'afai wa mutaba'atan nabiyyi shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallama wa idkholas sururi 'alal ikhwani wa daf'il balai 'anhu wa 'an sairil muslimina wal infaqo mimma razaqohullahu wa qohran nafsi wasy syaithoni.

Meaning: "I intend (to give charity) to get closer to Allah, avoid the wrath of the Lord, avoid the fire of hell, show compassion to brothers and maintain ties of kinship, help the weak, follow the Prophet Muhammad SAW, bring happiness to brothers, remove harm from them and all Muslims, spend the sustenance given by Allah, and overcome desires and Satan."

The Specialties of Charity in the Month of Ramadan

Donating in the month of Ramadan has amazing privileges. Among them is called the most important charity compared to other days besides Ramadan. In addition, there are still many other virtues of donating in the month of Ramadan. In detail, here is the explanation:

1. The Most Important Charity

Donating in the month of Ramadan is the most important charity. Therefore, it is best to do this charity with sincerity and only hope for the pleasure of Allah alone.

It is explained in a hadith that the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) seemed more generous in the month of Ramadan: "The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the most generous among other people, and he becomes more generous during the month of Ramadan."

2. Rewarded with Multiple Rewards

Another privilege is being rewarded with multiple rewards by Allah SWT. All good deeds in the month of Ramadan will be rewarded with great rewards. This is as stated in the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said, "All the deeds of the children of Adam will be multiplied: one good deed will be rewarded ten to seven hundred times." (Narrated by Muslim)

3. Obtaining Peace and Happiness

Donating in the month of Ramadan is not only valuable in terms of rewards and beneficial for others, but also beneficial for the person who donates. By donating, the heart will be more peaceful and happy than before. Donating will not make someone poor and lacking. On the contrary, with charity, Allah will provide multiplied sustenance and give happiness.

4. Protection on the Day of Judgment

Another privilege of donating in the month of Ramadan is always receiving protection from Allah SWT on the Day of Judgment. It is explained in the following hadith: "A person who donates with his right hand, he hides his charity to the point that his left hand does not know what his right hand has donated." (Narrated by Bukhari)

5. Kept Away from the Hellfire

Being diligent in donating in the month of Ramadan will be an act that keeps us away from the torment of the Hellfire. In a hadith, it is explained, "Charity will extinguish the tormenting fire in the grave." (Narrated by Thabrani)

Morning Charity and Its Virtues

Donation can be done anytime and anywhere. There is no specific time to donate, but there is a preferable time, which is during dawn. Perhaps the term "dawn charity" is often heard. Dawn charity has many virtues if done regularly.

The rewards of dawn charity will flow like a rushing river. The late Sheikh Ali Jaber once said that dawn charity is one of the most important charities for Muslims.

When performing dawn charity, there is a prayer that can be recited. This dawn charity prayer is a form of request for the charity we do to benefit others and gain the pleasure of Allah SWT. Especially if dawn charity is performed during the month of Ramadan, its virtues will undoubtedly be even greater.

Here are the virtues of dawn charity in the month of Ramadan:

1. Angels Join in Praying

Dawn is the remaining best time for worship and charity. Angels descend to earth to pray for Muslims who are worshipping. Therefore, it is best to perfect the dawn worship with charity.

A hadith narrated by Bukhari and Muslim explains the virtue of dawn charity: "O Allah, give compensation to those who spend in charity. And the other one prays, O Allah, give destruction to those who withhold their wealth." (Hadith narrated by Bukhari and Muslim).

2. Easy Acceptance of Prayers

Everyone has desires. When diligently performing dawn charity for 40 consecutive days, prayers will be easily accepted. Because dawn charity helps alleviate the difficulties of others. Thus, Allah will alleviate the difficulties of those who donate.

3. Forgiveness of Sins

In addition to prayers being easily accepted, the virtue of dawn charity for 40 consecutive days is the forgiveness of sins. This is as mentioned in the hadith narrated by Imam Tirmidhi: "Charity can erase sins like water extinguishes fire."

4. Doors of Sustenance Open Wider

Another virtue of dawn charity for 40 consecutive days is that the doors of sustenance open wider. Allah SWT promises in the Quran, Surah Saba, verse 39: "And whatever you spend - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it - and it is Allah who is the best of providers."

Examples of Charity in the Month of Ramadan

• Teaching the Quran
• Sharing Positive Information
• Sharing Snacks
• Providing Meals for Breaking the Fast
• Sharing Meals for Suhoor
• Waking People up for Suhoor