Volunteering Opportunities

Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari: The Prophet said, ‘On every Muslim there is enjoined (a compulsory) sadaqa (alms).’ They (the people) said, ‘If one has nothing?’ He said, ‘He should work with his hands so that he may benefit himself and give in charity.’ They said, ‘If he cannot work or does not work?’ He said, ‘Then he should help the oppressed unhappy person (by word or action or both).’ They said, ‘If he does not do it?’ He said, ‘Then he should enjoin what is good (or said what is reasonable).’ They said, ‘If he does not do that?’ He said, ‘Then he should refrain from doing evil, for that will be considered for Him as a Sadaqa (charity)’ (Sahih al Bukhari, Vol. 8, Book 73, Hadith 51).
At MQI we give our Muslim community an opportunity to come in and volunteer to work for our deen. Typically our volunteers engage in activities such as aiding teachers in classrooms, tutoring students, organizing school events, assisting with field trips, and providing administrative support.

Zakat: What is your definition of the third Pillar of Islam? We might often assume it means money alone, but it is important to note that charity can take multiple forms. It is clear from this hadith that volunteering can form a large part of our charity. So, instead of giving money at any given cause, why not give yourself into it?
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