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 Logo of Muslim Charity | |
| Founded | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada |
| Type | Organisation |
| Registration no. | 1078488 |
| Focus | Relief and Development |
| Location | |
Region served | Worldwide |
| Website | www |
Muslim Charity is an international relief and development non-governmental organization (NGO) that aims to alleviate the suffering of needy and vulnerable communities as well as respond to disasters and emergencies.[1][2]
History
[edit source]Muslim Charity is a registered charity in the United Kingdom, charity registration number 1078488.[3] The charity was founded in 1999 by Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada who was recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims globally in 2021.[4] It was established with the goal of alleviating poverty around the world regardless of race, religion or gender.[1] Muslim Charity currently operates in 16 countries across Asia and Africa.[3]
Activities
[edit source]Muslim Charity has provided assistance following natural disasters such as the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, it provided support through its orphan sponsorship program in connection with Nahdalat al-Ulama.[5]
Following the 2005 Pakistan earthquake, Muslim Charity constructed a village, which is now named Al-Karam Village and comprises a school and a mosque.[6] In February 2006, the founder of Muslim Charity, Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada officially inaugurate the Al-Karam Village.[7]
In 2009, Muslim Charity developed the Safe Water Project in Pakistan to be implemented in three phases. In August 2009, Muslim Charity launched its Safe Water Campaign to raise $1 million, and targeted to build 50 deep water wells, 300 water hand pumps, 25 overhead storage tanks and 2 water reservoirs.[8]
In 2013, Muslim Charity organiser Junaid Jamshed[9][10] launched the Honouring Our Mothers campaign to raise funds for obstetric fistula surgeries.[11][12]
In 2014, Muslim Charity partnered with the UNRWA Gaza Flash Appeal to address the humanitarian emergency in the Gaza Strip.[13] It also provided non-food kits to 1,500 families and launched the "Help Gaza" campaign for rebuilding efforts in Gaza.[14] That same year Muslim Charity raised funds for victims of serious flooding in the Midlands and southern England.[15]
In December 2017, Sir Tony Lloyd MP led a delegation to Bangladesh to oversee Muslim Charity's humanitarian work for the Rohingya refugees following the influx of Rohingya refugees in to Cox's Bazar in the preceding year.[16][17]
In 2019, Muslim Charity supported the creation and support of a school for children of sex workers in Lahore, Pakistan, called Apni Taleem.[18]
In 2021, Muslim Charity conducted its first virtual fundraising event where participants were encouraged to walk, jog or run 30 miles in 30 days to support the charity's Winter Appeal.[19]
In 2022, Muslim Charity partnered with UNRWA to provide 630 Palestinian refugee patients in Gaza with a two-month supply of insulin for Type 1 diabetes.[20] That same year Muslim Charity donated life-saving defibrillators to the communities in two Bassetlaw villages,[21] it also provided commemorative benches marking the Platinum Jubilee which were placed in villages around Bassetlaw to support the local communities.[22]
In 2023, Muslim charity raised more than £30,000 for a campaign to help street children in Bangladesh and Pakistan with collaboration of an Oldham schoolgirl, Hannah.[23] The fundraising was part of Muslim Charity's Street Children Project.[24]
In 2025, Muslim Charity committed USD 1 million to the International Organization for Migration’s Islamic Philanthropy Fund for supporting global efforts to prevent human trafficking and modern slavery.[25][26]
Awards
[edit source]In 2025, Muslim Charity won the Fundraising Innovation of the Year award at the National Fundraising Awards, organised by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, in recognition of its Ramadan 2024 fundraising campaign.[27]
References
[edit source]- 1 2 "Muslim Charity". UNRWA. Archived from the original on 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "MUSLIM CHARITY". UNRWA. Archived from the original on 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- 1 2 "MUSLIM CHARITY HELPING THE NEEDY". Register of Charities. Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ Prof. S. Abdallah Schleifer, ed. (2020). The Muslim 500: The World's 500 Most Influential Muslims, 2021 (PDF). Editor: Dr. Tarek Elghawary. The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre. p. 155. ISBN 978-9957-635-57-2. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ "Polisi Membantah Terjadi Penjarahan di Aceh". Liputan6. 31 January 2005. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ "Earthquake Relief". 2007-06-21. Archived from the original on 2007-06-21. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada". 2007-09-28. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "Safe Water". 2007-06-21. Archived from the original on 2007-06-21. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ Ahmed, Ashfaq (September 15, 1018). "'Dil Dil Pakistan' singer Junaid Jamshed dies in plane crash". Gulf News. Gulf News. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ Iwanek, Krzysztof (13 December 2016). "Remembering Junaid Jamshed: From 'Pakistan Pakistan' to 'Medina Medina'". The Diplomat. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ "Muslim Charity UK Tour – "Honouring Our Mothers with Junaid Jamshed"". Muslim Charity. Dec 3, 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ Multimedia Desk (10 December 2016). "Junaid Jamshed: A Life in Pictures". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ "UNRWA partners with Muslim Charity to provide psychosocial support and help to families made homeless by recent violence in Gaza". UNRWA. Archived from the original on 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "Question of Palestine". UNISPAL. United Nations. 2004. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ O'Toole, Gavin. "UK Muslim charities shift focus to local aid". www.aljazeera.com. Archived from the original on 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "The Register of Members' Financial Interests (3 December 2018): Lloyd, Tony (Rochdale)". UK Parliament. House of Commons. 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ "Tony Lloyd MP heads delegation to Bangladesh to oversee humanitarian work for the Rohingya". Muslim Charity. Dec 18, 2017. Retrieved Aug 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Opinion: Educating brothel children in Pakistan should be a priority". The Independent. 2019-03-09. Archived from the original on 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "Customer story: Muslim Charity". Enthuse: Branded fundraising for charities. Archived from the original on 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "Muslim Charity Supports Palestine Refugees with Insulin Donation". UNRWA. Archived from the original on 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "Bassetlaw-based Muslim charity provides life-saving defibrillators to two villages". worksopguardian. Archived from the original on 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ↑ "Commemorative benches mark Platinum Jubilee in Bassetlaw thanks to Muslim Charity". worksopguardian. Archived from the original on 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ↑ "Oldham schoolgirl, 11, wins Pride of Manchester award". The Oldham Times. 2023-05-13. Archived from the original on 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ↑ "Muslim charity volunteers from Burnley and Rossendale support Children of the World Campaign for street children in Bangladesh and Pakistan". burnleyexpress. Archived from the original on 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ↑ "Muslim Charity Joins IOM Islamic Philanthropy Fund with USD 1 Million to Tackle Trafficking". International Organization for Migration. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ Wambui, Mary (18 July 2025). "UK-based Muslim Charity donates Sh129 million to combat human trafficking". The Eastleigh Voice. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ "National Fundraising Awards 2025 Winners Announced". Chartered Institute of Fundraising. 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2026.