Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Peace be upon you,

[Quran 2:271] If you declare your charities, they are still good. But if you keep them anonymous, and give them to the poor, it is better for you, and remits more of your sins. GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do.
[2:272] ... Any charity you give is for your own good. Any charity you give shall be for the sake of GOD. Any charity you give will be repaid to you, without the least injustice.

[2:274] Those who give to charity night and day, secretly and publicly, receive their recompense from their Lord; they will have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.

[Quran 76:8-9] They donate their favorite food to the poor, the orphan, and the captive. "We feed you for the sake of GOD; we expect no reward from you, nor thanks.


October 17 is observed by the United Nations as the International day for the eradication of Poverty. Each of us can help in this mission by feeding the poor, giving to charity from the resources God has blessed us with, and by volunteering our time.

The need for charity and helping the poor will continue. So if we cannot give today, there will be more opportunities to grow our souls in the future, God willing.

May God accept our charity and striving.


References
Obligatory Charity (Zakat) and other Charities, https://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/practices/zakat/
Food, Part 1: Feeding & Advocating Feeding, https://www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/sp/1999/jun/page2.html
Charity Water Project, https://www.masjidtucson.org/conference/2026/charity_water.html

Peace.