World Water Day

Today is World Water Day and here's how you can get involved!

MGR runs the Water4Life Project in five countries across two continents. With your help we improve the health and life quality of families by providing them with a life source, and one of our most basic of needs. The solutions are simple, and they cost us next to nothing compared to everything these people stand to lose.

We install hand pumps

We build wells

We operate water tankers

We distribute bottled water

Start your Fundraising campaign today... 

Give a shallow bore hand pump from £170

Give a deep bore hand pump from £470

Give a water well in Ghana from £3,500

Give a water well in Gambia from £4,000

Give a water well in India & Pakistan from £630

Give water in Gaza with monthly water tanker distribution from £980 annually

Get your friends involved! 

If you and 9 friends gave £30 per month we could build a water well in Ghana or Gambia! Such a well can provide safe water for up to 2,000 people, depending on the region.

In Gaza, MGR distributes clean water via tankers to 100 families with safe water on a monthly basis. Water distribution costs a mere £980 for the entire year. That’s you and 5 friends giving less that £10 a month to change lives!

In India and Pakistan, MGR installs hand pumps where between 10 to 35 families can benefit form a single hand pump, depending on the region. If you and 5 of your friends gave £8 a month for a year, we could build a deep bore hand pump for a destitute community in India or Pakistan.

Or maybe you want to start a fundraising activity such as a run, a coffee morning or car wash... read some idea's here and we always welcome more! 

Start your own FUNdraising campaign? You'll help thousands and have a great time too!

Feel passionate about an issue, but not sure how to help? Why not start your own fundraising campaign? It’s easier than it sounds!

Creating positive impact with the simplest solutions. It doesn’t cost us much to provide a vulnerable person or poor community with opportunities for a better future. In fact, it costs us next to nothing compared to everything these people stand to lose.

Step 1: Pick A Project

MGR has many projects you can fundraise for. Here are a few, and some idea of how much they cost.

• Plant ten Trees = £100
• Give a family a Goat = £120
• Sponsor an Orphan for a year = £324
• Give a deep bore Hand Pump = £470
• Give a Water Well in Ghana = £3,500
• Establish a Water Filtration Plant in Gaza = £5,000
• Build a Mosque in Indonesia = £9,000
• Enable us to provide Free Dialysis in Pakistan = £15,000

Step 2: Fundraise

This feels like the hard part, but actually it’s easier than you think. There are many ways to fundraise, and we’ve got a couple of Fundraising Ideas that could give you a head start. 

Step 3: You've done it!

You've helped us change the lives of thousands of people.

We give up water during Ramadan... Please GIVE WATER

During Ramadan we abstain from drinking (subject to medical constraints) to better focus our lives on prayer and meditation, but imagine not having safe water to drink all the time. 

Diseases from drinking unsafe water and lack of basic sanitation kill more people every year than all forms of violence, including war. Cholera can kill within a day. Children are especially vulnerable, as their bodies aren’t strong enough to fight diarrhoea, dysentery and other illnesses. 

MGR’s Water4life Project brings relief to communities around the world who suffer needlessly from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation. The WHO reports that over 3.6% of the global disease burden can be prevented simply by improving water supply, sanitation, and hygiene. 

Providing access to clean, safe water helps capable and determined people realise the hope they have for their own futures.

We’re passionate about unlocking potential. After all, water doesn’t change anything; the people we help with your kind donation do.

For a small investment, you can fund long-lasting water projects that serve villages, mosques and schools.

Wells and handpumps can provide a reliable source of drinking water allowing communities to become more able to grow themselves out of poverty. You can help restore hope.

We located, drilled and commissioned 6 water wells & 83 hand pumps throughout South Asia, Ghana and in Gambia. We purchased and distributed 5,000 - 2.5lt bottles of drinking water; and provided 250,000 litres of clean drinking water supplied by road tankers for the people in the Gaza Strip.

THE FACTS

• 440 million school days lost every year to water-related sickness. 

• Nearly 1 in 5 deaths under the age of five that occur due to dirty water. 

• 840,000 people die each year due to water related diseases

• Every $ invested has a return of between $3 and $34!

How You Can Help:

• ONLY £1.50 for each 2L Bottle of Water to a poor household

• £170.00 for a handpump in an area where water level is high

• £470.00 for a handpump in an area where water level is low - desert type regions

• £630.00 for a community well

Donate online: www.muslimglobalrelief.org

Or call us today to give: +44(0)1282 604055

Text WATH10 plus amount to 70070 (£1, £5 or £10)

e.g: To give £5 text WATH10 £5 to 70070

We give up food during Ramadan... Please GIVE FOOD

During the Holy Month we abstain from eating during daylight hours. Not having what we normally take for granted enables us to realise how blessed we are in our own lives and think of the less fortunate.

What if you had to fast 24 hours a day due to a lack of nourishing food?

Giving up our fast each evening is a welcome part and important part of each day, but here’s a fact that you won’t see in the news. Approximately 26,000 to 30,000 children under the age of 5 living in extreme poverty die each day.

Why should we accept this as an inevitability in our lives? 

Feeding the hungry and helping the poor is an integral part of MGR and along with our donors we work hard to uplift the poor as they struggle with poverty and hunger.
We hear their desperate cries and take swift action, bringing positive and lasting change to these communities.

MGR’s FeedMe project helps the poorest people to have at least one nourishing meal every day. We also provide families with wheat grain, pulses, lentils, ghee, sugar and oil to name a few. Throughout last year nearly 70,000 people were fed.

How you can help?

Iftari/Sehri project: Help hundreds of people everyday with their daily requirements of food and water to enable them to fast. Donate just £6.00 to give a hungry person a healthy and fulfilling meal.

Goats: Providing healthy, living goats to poor families in order to provide milk to drink and produce their own cheese - surplus milk and cheese can be sold for some income or exchanged for other edible items. Donate just £120.00 for one healthy goat to a poor family.

Chickens: Each chicken can lay around 5 eggs a day which not only provides families with protein in their diet, but allows the surplus to be sold to buy/exchange for other commodities. Donate £10.00 to provide 3 healthy chickens.

FOOD PARCEL Project: Food prices in developing countries have more than doubled, pushing millions more into poverty. More and more people now rely on food parcels for just the essentials like milk, bread and flour. £60.00 to provide a family with one month’s essential food rations.

Donate online or call 01282 604055

Pay your Zakat

What Is Zakat?

‘Take from their wealth so that you might purify and sanctify them.’
(The Holy Qur’an, chapter 9, verse 103)

The word Zakat means ‘purity’ or ‘to purify’ and it represents Charity; all Muslims who are wealthy enough, must perform this Charity in order to purify their wealth in the eyes of Allah (SWT). In other words, Allah blesses us with wealth; it is therefore our duty to give some of this back to those most needy, which purifies the rest of our wealth.

As one of the five pillars of Islam, it is an obligation upon all believing Muslims.

Who Needs to Pay Zakat?

To pay the Zakat, one must be a Muslim sane adult, in possession of the Nisab (the minimum amount of wealth that one must have before Zakat is payable) for one whole year.

Items from which wealth can be derived include: cattle, crops, gold, silver, and merchandise for business. Zakat must be paid on cash deposits held in bank accounts.

Any personal items from which one cannot derive wealth including cars, utensils, food, clothing, shelter, furniture and which are not to be used for trade, are not included in the calculation of Zakat.

One must not only have the minimum amount of Nisab but it must have been in one’s possession for one whole year. A lot of people choose Ramadan as the month in which they pay their Zakat; both to remember it, and also because the reward for good deeds done in this blessed month is multiplied.

Who Benefits From Zakat?

The Poor & the Needy – These people may have wealth, but not enough to make up the Nisab.

The Destitute – Such people have nothing other than the very basic necessities; they are worse off   than the poor and destitute.

Those employed to collect the Zakat – referring to those that collect as well as distribute the Zakat.

To reconcile Hearts – traditionally, this category was for new Muslims who after having become Muslim, faced extreme poverty due to their decision.

Those who are indebted, but unable to settle their debt

Those struggling in the path of Allah

Travellers who have run out of money and would therefore have no way of reaching their final destination without help.

Zakat cannot be used to build mosques, to bury the deceased, or to clear the debt of the deceased.

Zakat with Muslim Global Relief

Muslim Global Relief uses, and has always used Zakat to help some of the poorest, most needy, and the most destitute people throughout the world. Your Zakat donations bring joy to these people who know that their brothers and sisters all over the world have not forgotten them.

Your Zakat donations give hope to the poor; that one day with the help of Allah (SWT), they will be Zakat givers and not Zakat receivers.

Use our online Zakat Calculator click here

Or download our FREE app

Islamic Calligraphy

Islamic calligraphy, or Arabic calligraphy, is the artistic practice of handwriting and calligraphy, based upon the Arabic language and alphabet. The development of Islamic calligraphy is strongly tied to the Qur'an; chapters, and excerpts from the Qur'an is a common and almost universal text of which Islamic calligraphy is based upon. As Islamic calligraphy is highly venerated, most works follow examples set by well established calligraphers, with the exception of secular or contemporary works. 

In antiquity, a pupil would copy a master's work repeatedly until their handwriting is similar. The most common style is divided into angular and cursive, each further divided into several sub-styles.


The traditional instrument of the Arabic calligrapher is the qualm, a pen made of dried reed or bamboo; the ink is often in colour, and chosen such that its intensity can vary greatly, so that the greater strokes of the compositions can be very dynamic in their effect.




The Islamic calligraphy is applied on a wide range of decorative mediums other than paper, such as tiles, vessels, carpets, and inscriptions. Before the advent of paper, papyrus and parchment were used for writing. The advent of paper revolutionised calligraphy. 

Join us on the 27th June at Lal Qila in Manchester for calligraphy workshop with Ismail Hussayn and 3 course meal.

More info here on our facebook page

Or call us on 01282 604055

Join us for The Creative Ummah: Religion through Contemporary Islamic Art.

Join us for an evening of live calligraphy workshops with Ismail Hussayn, and a 3 course meal at MGR's dinner event on Saturday 27th June at 7pm at Lal Qila in Manchester. 

Calligraphy is the most highly regarded and most fundamental element of Islamic Art. It is significant that the Qur’an, the book of Allah (swt) containing the revelations to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was transmitted in Arabic.

This charitable event is to increase awareness and raise donations for Syrian refugees in Lebanon and the people displaced in Gaza - this Ramadan they do not have the same food luxury as we do. Please help us to reach a thousand fasting Syrians/Gazans with £3 per person per meal, through this event. 

Tickets are £20pp or £180 for a table of 10.

Call our booking hotline: 01282 604055. Or buy from our office or nominated outlets. 

Not to be missed!

Our Winter Cake Appeal raised £583 for Syria and Gaza.

Our Winter Cake Appeal raised a huge £583 for Syria and Gaza, thank you to all who supported our appeal, both shops will continue to sell cakes to raise funds for our ongoing projects.

So why not treat yourself to a slice of cake in the knowledge that you are helping needy and vulnerable people around the world through our projects.

Pop into either shops to treat yourself, or maybe you've got a special occasion approaching, order a full cake to share with your family and friends.

All profits from the sale of each cake will go to MGR’s on going projects. 

Call in now to order your cake - perfect for a special occasion! 

Where: 

Marhaba Ice Cream & Sweets, 83-85 Victoria Street, Blackburn, BB1 6DS - Tel: 01254 671 499

Choc Stop, 72 Manchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7EJ – Tel 01282-788206 

Latest News from Nepal

Muslim Global Relief (MGR) reached Nepal, and is working on ground helping the people. We have provided families with shelter, food packages, blankets and water. The hard work carried out by the MGR volunteers is highly appreciated, and everyone is extremely grateful for their support.

The areas selected for the distribution were:-

Kathmandu - 

• Machine Poker
• Sambho Nath
• Rathna Park

Lalit Pure

• Ingdhol
• Maldi Kheil

Gorkha

• Sindhupal Chawck
• Gawshala

Rice, Lentils, salt, Cooking oil, Spices, Roasted peas, Roasted rice, Dates, Dry Milk, Harlecs for babies, Glucose biscuits, digestive biscuits, and water.

We have set up tents for those who lost their homes. Blankets, towels, nappies, toothbrush and toothpaste were also distributed to the survivors.

Your help is needed to continue this relief operation - please donate generously. 

Please make your donations really count and help us to help the Nepalese people.  

 How YOU can help:

£60.00 can provide food for 1 family for one month

£400.00 can provide a family with shelter

£1.50 can provide 2ltr water bottle

Our funds are limited and we urgently need more support to continue our vital work:

Please donate today .

Visit www.muslimglobalrelief.org, Call MGR on 01282-604055 to make a donation over the telephone

or text your donation - MGRN10 (£1 to £10) to 70070

How ELSE YOU can help:

For just £3.00 per month you can help us to supply and distribute vital emergency relief aid in a more planned and sustained way.

Nepal hit by another major earthquake

Following April's Earthquake where over 8,000 people have been reported, has been hit by another major earthquake. 

MGR teams are already on the ground providing life saving relief items. 

Your help is needed to continue this relief operation - please donate generously. 

Please make your donations really count and help us to help the Nepalese people.  

 How YOU can help:

£60.00 can provide food for 1 family for one month

£400.00 can provide a family with shelter

£1.50 can provide 2ltr water bottle

Our funds are limited and we urgently need more support to continue our vital work:

Please donate today .

Visit www.muslimglobalrelief.org, Call MGR on 01282-604055 to make a donation over the telephone

or text your donation - MGRN10 (£1 to £10) to 70070

How ELSE YOU can help:

For just £3.00 per month you can help us to supply and distribute vital emergency relief aid in a more planned and sustained way.

Emergency Relief Aid for Nepal

We are distributing food and water packs to families in Nepal who have been affected by the Earthquake which hit last week. 

Please support our appeal so we can continue to distribute aid to those families who have lost there homes, and lives have been destroyed. 

We are distributing: Tarpaulin Tents, Food Parcels, Water Bottles, Utensil Kits

How you can help:

• £1.50 will provide a 2L bottle of water.
• £60 could provide food for 1 family for one month
• £400 could provide a family with shelter

DONATE NOW TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF OUR CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM WHO ARE WORKING ON THE GROUND.

DONATING MADE EASY:

ONLINE: www.muslimglobalrelief.org

CALL: 01282 604055

TEXT: MGRN10 plus amount (£2, £3, £5, or £10)
e.g. Text code 'MGRN10 £5' to 70070

EMERGENCY APPEAL: NEPAL EARTHQUAKE

Over 4,000 deaths have been reported and around 7,000 injured, information from remote villages hit by the earthquake is yet to come in. 

Many buildings have collapsed including some very old temples and monuments. 30 out of the countries 75 districts in the Western and Central Regions have been affected. Around 6.2 million people living within 100km of the earthquake epicentre have been affected (Source: GDACS/OCHA). Ministry of Home Affairs declared a national emergency.  

MGR will provide immediate response in Bhaktapur district. Aid will be delivered by road and will pass through Birguni border point to reach Bhaktapur region just outside the capital Kathmandu. 

MGR will be distributing 
- 2,000 Tarpaulin Tents
- 2,000 Food Parcels
- 2,000 Water Bottles
- 2,000 Utensil Kits

How you can help:

• £1.50 will provide a 2L bottle of water.
• £60 could provide food for 1 family for one month
• £400 could provide a family with shelter

DONATE NOW TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF OUR CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM WHO ARE WORKING ON THE GROUND.

DONATING MADE EASY:

ONLINE: www.muslimglobalrelief.org
CALL: 01282 604055

How can you help us? Fundraising for MGR

Fundraising for MGR can be fun and doesn't always require much organisation and planning.

There are so many ways you can support our on going projects...

• Collecting - Bucket collecting/street collection/ mosque collection etc.
• Barbecue – as the weather improves, setup a charity BBQ and ask friends to donate towards your favourite project.
• Charity Car Wash – very easy to organise – get friends/family and your local neighbourhood involved.
• Fun Run – if you are a fitness fanatic – ask friends/family to sponsor you for a 5k/10k run
• Coffee Mornings – invite friends and neighbours around – with little outlay you can raise lots of money for your chosen project.
• Film Night – invite friends around and watch a film online – take donations for your chosen project – minimal organisation.
• Social Media – spread the word by joining our social media family of supporters
• Making a donation via our website, calling us or posting a donation form to Muslim Global Relief, 124 Manchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7AQ

If you would like to take part in any of the above, give us a call on 01282 604055 to discuss your idea's.

Distribution of Blankets and Mattresses in Gaza

Thank you to your kind donations we distributed blankets and mattresses to poor, vulnerable families in Gaza during Winter. Families and children in Gaza have lost everything, who continue to need our help. 

 

Real Egg Campaign; Promoting sustainable communities

Join in our Real Egg Campaign to promote sustainable communities by providing eggs to families this Easter.

Muslim Global Relief continually promotes sustainable economic and social development by working in local communities to eradicate poverty, illiteracy and disease. Our projects give families short and long term support; we have previously given families a goat so they can have fresh milk.

Our Real Egg Campaign will provide families with chickens so they can have fresh eggs.

There are many health benefits eggs have including being incredibly nutritious as they contain several different vitamins,  they promote brain health, provide protein, and lower the risk of heart disease.

Just £10 will provide a family with 3 chickens, or £1 will provide a family with 12 eggs. 

TEXT to donate: "MGRE10 £10" to 70070

You can donate via our website www.muslimglobalrelief.org

£1 = Big Change for Muslim Global Relief

One pound, think that’s small change? 

What if we said that One Pound represented BIG Change?  Change for the better by the power of many. We’d like to shout about it, and ask if you could give just £1 to help support our projects. 

£1 a month... it’s small change right? but lots of people who donate together can move mountains for world’s most poor and vulnerable with nothing but a struggle to survive.  

TEXT CHNG99 £1 to 70070

or visit our Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/onepoundbigchange/

Winter Appeal in Gaza and Lebanon

Thank you to everyone who supported our Winter Appeal. We have distributed Winter packs to families in Gaza and Lebanon as they suffered through the Winter months.

We distributed Winter packs including bedding and warm clothes to Syrian Refugee's living in Lebanon.

We distributed bedding and mattresses to families in Gaza.

We also distributed heating equipment to families in Gaza so they can keep warm throughout the Winter.

Take a look at more photo's on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/muslimglobalrelief