Charity Week History
Where did Charity Week first start?
London,UK
What two emergency projects were just added to the project survey?
Morocco and Libya
What are the two types of charity in Islam?
Sadaqah (kind gesture that gives or provides short-term)
Sadaqah Jariyah (an act of kindness that continues long-term/after the grave)
How many orphan students in Afghanistan will be supported through the quality education school sponsorship?
370
The five pillars of Islam in order
Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm (fasting), Hajj
What item at a Charity Week London event was auctioned for €6,000 (~$6,000)?
Banana!
How many countries is orphan sponsorship an option to send your institution’s funds to?
3 - Pakistan, Palestine and South Africa
This is the meaning of the root word in Sadaqah
Sidq (Truthfulness)
Which project initiated a learning center for Rohingya refugees that will support for educational materials, training teachers and covering school costs?
Malaysia
Which Surah mentions bees?
Surah Nahl
How much did Charity Week raise last year?
$2,384,351.05
Which two countries do we provide education for Rohingya refugees?
Bangladesh and Malaysia
What is the best form of Sadaqah Jariyah?
Giving water
This project includes awareness to promote the importance of hygiene and cleaning practices.
Gaza, Palestine
This prophetic food taste sweet and can also heal wounds
Honey
Which auction item last year went for $26,000? A ping pong ball, tea bag, jar of pickles, piece of prayer room carpet, or CW Malaysia jersey?
Jar of pickles
Which country can you choose to help with a prosthetic limb centre and physiotherapy?
Syria
What is considered the believer's shade?
Charity
What are the four impact categories?
Education, Emergency, Shelter & Facilities, Healthcare
What tree is found in Jannah?
Tuba
What was last year's theme?
Sports
What is the Charity Week slogan this year?
“And be steadfast in prayer; practise regular charity; and bow down your heads with those who bow down (in worship)”.
Surah Al-Baqarah, ayah 33
Women and children in this country will be given the support to strengthen their economic and social status through support of income generating activities.
Mali
"There is none worthy of worship except You, Glory to You, Indeed, I have been of the transgressors."
Dua of Prophet Yunus (AS)