{"id":2385,"date":"2025-02-20T04:16:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T04:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/?p=2385"},"modified":"2025-06-05T16:51:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T06:51:22","slug":"meaningful-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/meaningful-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Meaningful Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gifts of Mercy: Meaningful Gifts for loved ones!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you been searching for the perfect gift for a loved one but frustrated with the options out there? Search no more, for&nbsp;<strong>MAA\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/gifts-of-mercy\">Gifts of Mercy<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;campaign has the perfect gift that endures material value and holds immeasurable barakah.<br><br>Partake in a&nbsp;<strong>unique gifting experience<\/strong>&nbsp;with Muslim Aid Australia, and donate a \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/gifts-of-mercy\">gift of mercy<\/a>\u2019 to your loved ones!<br><br>They are called&nbsp;<strong>gifts of mercy<\/strong>&nbsp;because by distributing these meaningful gifts, we spread humanitarian aid to those around the world who are in need, while you and your loved ones collect the rewards!<br><br>Gifts of mercy transcend traditional presents, and are an extraordinary alternative that will benefit everyone involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/maa-launches-a-unique-gifting-experience\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2368\">MAA Launches A Unique Gifting Experience<\/a><\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said,&nbsp;<strong>\u201cGive each other gifts, and you will love each other\u201d (al-Adab al-Mufrad 594).<\/strong><br><br><strong>Gifts of Mercy<\/strong>&nbsp;is a fantastic opportunity to spread love to your friends and family, and it is ongoing source of light for&nbsp;<strong>YOU<\/strong>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/sadaqa-jariyah\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1591\">Sadaqah Jariyah<\/a>!<br><br>This is the best type of gift because it is a win-win experience for all. Firstly, donating will pave the way for us to increase humanitarian aid in communities that need it urgently. Second, your donation will be a source of hope for these communities, and thirdly, their prayers will be another source of barakah for yourself!<br><br>A&nbsp;<strong>Gift of Mercy<\/strong>&nbsp;for a loved one will allow both the giver and the recipient to be rewarded immensely, inshAllah.<br><br>In four simple steps, you can donate to a cause on behalf of somebody else, and get the rewards of following the Sunnah!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Step-1-Choose-a-Gifts-Step-2-Select-a-card-Gifts-of-Mercy-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Step-1-Choose-a-Gifts-Step-2-Select-a-card-Gifts-of-Mercy-1-1.png 350w, https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Step-1-Choose-a-Gifts-Step-2-Select-a-card-Gifts-of-Mercy-1-1-300x172.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEP 1: Choose a gift to provide aid towards:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/5.png 350w, https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/5-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HELP IN GAZA ($100.00)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Abdullah ibn Umar (RA) relates, I asked the Prophet (SAW),\u201dApostle of Allah, tell us the legal injunction about (visiting) Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem).\u00a8<br><br>The Apostle of Allah (SAW) said, \u201cGo and pray there. If you cannot visit it and pray there, then send some oil to be used in the lamps\u00a8 (Sahih al Bukhari).<br><br><strong>With this option, you can provide emergency relief through food, water, medical supplies to Palestinians in Gaza.<\/strong><br><br><em><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/gaza-a-cry-for-help\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2348\">Gaza: Cry for Help<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/our-projects\/emergency\/palestine-emergency\">Palestine Emergency Appeal<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/see-your-impact\/news-events\/emergency-triple-r-approach\">Triple R Approach<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HELP CURE BLINDNESS (ANY AMOUNT):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anas RA said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) saying, \u201cAllah, the Glorious and Exalted said: \u2018When I afflict my slave in his two dear things (i.e., his eyes), and he endures patiently, I shall compensate him for them with Jannah\u201d (Bukhari).<br><br><strong>Aid those who do not have access to medical treatment and cannot see or have illnesses that lead to blindness.<\/strong><br><br><em><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/our-projects\/health\/eye-care-for-africa\">Africa Eye Care<\/a>.<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3.png 350w, https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HELP BUILD WATER WELLS ($500):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sa\u2019d ibn \u2018Ubadah reported: I said, \u201cO Messenger of Allah, my mother has died. Shall I give charity on her behalf?\u201d The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, \u201cYes.\u201d I said, \u201cWhich charity is best?\u201d The Prophet said, \u201cA drink of water.\u201d (Sunan al-Nas\u0101\u2019\u012b 3664)<br><br><strong>Help in the construction of water wells to provide clean water and stop water-borne diseases.<\/strong><br><br><em><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/islamic-donations\/build-a-water-well\">Build a\u00a0Water Well<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/our-projects\/wash\">Water &amp; Sanitation<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/our-projects\/wash\/water-well-shallow\">Shallow Water Well<\/a>.<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2.png 350w, https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ORPHAN CARE (ANY AMOUNT):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018They ask you, [O Muhammad], what they should spend [in charity]. Say, \u201cWhatever you spend of good is [to be] for parents and relatives and orphans and the needy and the traveller. And whatever you do of good &#8211; indeed, Allah is Knowing of it.\u201d\u2019 Al Baqarah: 215<br><br><strong>Choose this option to care for orphans who are in impoverished conditions.<\/strong><br><br><em><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/our-projects\/orphan-aid\">Orphan Aid<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/our-projects\/orphan-aid\/orp-1-to-1-orphan-sponsorship\">Sponsor an Orphan<\/a>.<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4.png 350w, https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SADAQAH JARIYAH (ANY AMOUNT):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen a human being dies, all one\u2019s deeds cease, save three: a Sadaqah Jariyah, [religious] knowledge [one leaves behind] from which others benefit, and a righteous child who prays for one\u201d (Muslim).<br><br><strong>Set up an ongoing reward for continuous charity!<\/strong><br><br><em><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/our-projects\/orphan-aid\">S<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/sadaqa-jariyah\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1591\">adaqah Jariyah Guide<\/a>.<\/em><br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Personalised-Charity-Gift-Certificate.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Personalised-Charity-Gift-Certificate.png 350w, https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Personalised-Charity-Gift-Certificate-297x300.png 297w, https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Personalised-Charity-Gift-Certificate-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>There are 6 different layouts to choose your design from: Floral themed, Islamic patterns, The three&nbsp;<strong><em>Mosques, Coral-themed, Lantern themed, or Winter Scenery<\/em><\/strong>. Choose the one that resonates most with you and help make the gift look beautiful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEP 3: Personalise your gift with a message:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your chosen gift, who the message should be addressed from and your personalised message! This can include anything you want, ranging from a kind message, inside jokes, or duas for the recipient.<br><br>Abu Darda reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, \u201c<strong>No Muslim servant supplicates for his brother behind his back but that the angel says: And for you the same<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Step-3-Personalise-your-message-Step-4-proceed-to-payment-Gifts-of-Mercy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Step-3-Personalise-your-message-Step-4-proceed-to-payment-Gifts-of-Mercy.png 350w, https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Step-3-Personalise-your-message-Step-4-proceed-to-payment-Gifts-of-Mercy-300x172.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEP 4: Make the payment, and complete the gifting process!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The final step is to make the payment, and once this is done, your recipient will receive an email with the gift card attached (<strong>donation amount is not shown on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/gifts-of-mercy\">gift card<\/a><\/strong>).<br><br>All donations through&nbsp;<strong>Gifts of Mercy<\/strong>&nbsp;are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/about\/about-us\">tax deductible<\/a>, so you will receive a tax receipt for your donation.<br><br>Please note that the gift cards are sent via email and are not printed and mailed by post. If you wish, you may&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/gifts-of-mercy\">download the gift card<\/a>&nbsp;from your email and then print and share it.<br><br><strong>Don\u2019t forget to tag us if you share on social media&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/charitymaa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@charitymaa<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/charitymaa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/CharityMAA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong><br><br>At MAA, we welcome all&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/how-you-can-help\/feedback-form\">feedback<\/a>, and we want to ensure we&#8217;re giving you the best gifting experience ever, so please let us know how we can improve&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/how-you-can-help\/feedback-form\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been searching for the perfect gift for a loved one but frustrated with the options out there?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2386,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2385","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-our-work","category-palestine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2385","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2385"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2385\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/media\/2386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2385"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2385"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2385"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}