Ramadan
The night of Ramadan described as better than a thousand months.
Laylatul Qadr
Name five study spots on campus besides the libraries.
OPEN! As long as they give real responses it's a point.
What are the 4 charities we are supporting this term?
Islamic Relief Canada
IDRF
National Zakat Foundation
Nisa Foundation
What does NZF stand for?
National Zakat Foundation
Name 3 ways OSP typically raises funds on campus.
Booths, events, jummah collections, collaborations at cultural club events.
What is Zakat al Fitr, and when is it paid?
A required charity at the end of Ramadan, paid before Eid prayer!
Name 3 building abbrevations and what they stand for?
OPEN!
Someone feels shy to donate 2$ to the fundraiser. What would you say to them?
OPEN: Normalize small giving + scale: “Small consistent donations add up, especially when hundreds give—$5 is meaningful when multiplied.”
Name 2 basic needs that are repeatedly highlighted as urgent in Gaza humanitarian updates?
Food, shelter, clean water, healthcare, sanitation.
What does "amanah" mean in the context of OSP work?
A trust/responsibility that you are accountable for!
What is the difference between zakat and sadaqah?
Zakat is obligatory with rules and eligibility for who can recieve it.
Sadaqah is voluntary and flexible.
OPEN (we're just stealing your ideas tbh)
Give 3 examples of development work a charity like IDRF might do (different to emergency relief)
Examples: water wells, education support, healthcare access, sustainable food programs
What are the two main armed sides in conflict in Sudan?
Sudanese Armed Forces
Rapid Support Forces
Name all the teams within OSP and what each one does (one-liner each).
Logistics --> events
Fundraising --> booths and collections
Marketing and Social Media --> Content and Promotions
Outreach --> reach out to sponsors/partners
Finance --> budgets/tracking
Operations --> website + technical aspects of club logistics
Name 3 Sunnahs of iftaar?
Breaking fast promptly
Breaking with dates and water
Avoid overeating
Make dua at iftaar
etc.
Name 3 spots in SLC that are "meeting points" because everyone recognizes them.
examples: Tims, Bomber, Chaska, Jugo Juice etc.
A donor says "I only donate if I understand exactly where it goes". How can you handle this in general for the charities we support?
Multiple answers: explain campaign, show official brochures or websites, share what we can confirm, offer follow up
Name 3 essentials that National Zakat Foundation helps support for local families.
Food, rental assistance, utilities, medical bills etc.
A donor asks "where is this money going?" What do you say?
As a fundraising team, we facilitate the tracking of donations from our UW community and send it directly to our charity partners. Then give them information on the charity partners!
Name 3 ways to make campus iftaar welcoming for newcomer + refugee families, beyond just the food.
OPEN!
OPEN!
For each charity we are working with this term, give a one liner pitch on how they support?
Islamic Relief: global humanitarian relief
IDRF: relief and development programs - food/water/health/education
NZF: zakat distributions, often local
Nisa: safety/support for those facing abuse
What events will be having in Ramadan to support our causes?
Community iftaar with NZF
Palestine Iftaar
Suhoor event
Name 3 ways OSP should fundraise during Ramadan (can't say something already planned)
OPEN ANSWERS! As long as they're feasible you get the points.