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Rasulullah (Sm) said, "This is the month of helping and cooperating with the poor and the needy, through which the livelihood of 'mumin' increases."

Islam lays great emphasis on charitable activities and humanitarian services. According to the holy Hadith mentioned above, it (charity) has special significance in this month.

About charity the Holy Quran reveals: "Say: Whatever ye spend that is good, is for parents and orphans and those in want and for wayfarers:t." (2:215)

And the holy verse: "If ye disclose (acts of) charity, even so it is well, but if ye conceal them, and make them reach those (really) in need, that is best for you. It will remove from you some of your (stains of) evilt."(2:271)

In his commentary on the Holy Quran Allama Yusuf Ali commented on charity in the following way: "It is better to seek no publicity in charity. But if it is known there is no harm. If it is for public purposes, it must necessarily be known, and a pedantic show of concealment may itself be a fault. The harm of publicity lies in motives of ostentation. We can better reach the really deserving poor by quietly seeking for them."

Allah reveals: "And whatever ye spend in charity or devotion, be sure Allah knows it allt." (2:270)

The noblest life of the Messenger of Allah reflected this Message. Thus, the devotees should be open handed in rendering charitable deeds during the Ramzan as emphasised by Allah and His Messenger.

-Abdul Muqit Chowdhury