On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, the British government launched a campaign entitled "More Secure Giving" to urge Muslims to ensure that their zakat and charity are provided through the right channels and to ensure that they do not fall into the hands of those who abuse them.
The campaign, organized by the charity committee and the UK fundraising organization, offers a range of advice to Muslims, including checking the registration number of the charity to be donated and making sure that the fundraising funds carry the necessary stamps and not tamper with them.
A campaign for "safer giving" aims to "enable donors during the current month of Ramadan to continue to give to officially registered charities, and to ensure that," said Alison King, a spokeswoman for the British government in the Middle East and North Africa. Their zakat will be in good hands. "
"Giving generous Muslims - especially during the month of Ramadan - contributes significantly to strengthening the strength of societies and improving the lives of those in need," she said. "It is important to ensure that their aid and donations reach those who really deserve it and not fall into the hands of those who misuse it."
According to estimates by the Forum of Islamic Charitable Organizations, Muslims during the month of Ramadan last year donated 130 million pounds (about 165 million dollars), where a large number of charitable donations benefit from these donations and Zakat funds around the world.
"We want to make sure that donations during the month of Ramadan reach the right place, where unfortunately there are people trying to exploit the generosity of Muslims," said Gerald Oppenheim, executive director of Britain's fundraising organization Gerald Oppenheim.