Stand on their feet
Tools, training, or micro-capital so a widow or struggling family can earn steady income.
مُّحَمَّدٌ رَّسُولُ ٱللَّهِ ۚ وَٱلَّذِينَ مَعَهُۥٓ أَشِدَّآءُ عَلَى ٱلْكُفَّارِ رُحَمَآءُ بَيْنَهُمْ ۖ ...
Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those with him are firm against the disbelievers, compassionate among themselves.
Surah Al-Fath 48:29
Ruhama
Quiet aid for widows, orphans, and families.
We work directly in Bangladesh and Egypt, water wells, sustainable livelihoods, and monthly support, through trusted local volunteers. 100% of donations reach the field.
“Never will you attain righteousness until you spend from that which you love.”
Surah Ali 'Imran 3:92
Our funds
Give to what moves you.
Pick a cause, give once or monthly, and we'll show where every dollar went.
Water wells
A deep bore well with a hand pump, bringing clean water to a village for 20+ years.
Orphan support
Food, school supplies, clothing, and steady care for children without parents.
Widow & family aid
Monthly groceries, rent help, and emergency relief for widow-led households.
Sick & needy relief
Medication, diagnostics, and urgent care for people who cannot afford treatment.
Recent work
A few things we've done recently.
Photos and notes from recent work by our volunteers in Bangladesh and Egypt.
Bangladesh · August 2026
Restoring water and sanitation after the floods.
Floodwater damaged this family's home and cut off their main water source. Ruhama helped rebuild the water source and paid for a new toilet. The photos show the finished work during an August visit by a local volunteer.
Bangladesh · Recurring support
Monthly food packs for children.
Ruhama provides food packs each month to orphans and children from families in need. These photos are from September 2025 and Ramadan 2026.
Bangladesh · Sadaqah jariyah
Planting saplings at an orphanage.
Ruhama paid for the saplings, and the children planted them as part of a lesson on sadaqah jariyah.
Bangladesh & Egypt · June 2026
Qurbani in Bangladesh and Egypt.
For Qurbani 2026, Ruhama provided one cow in Bangladesh and two goats in Egypt. The meat was prepared locally for families.
Bangladesh · Housing support
Building a home for an older resident.
Ruhama helped build this corrugated home for an older person who did not have decent housing.
Give now
Every gift reaches a family.
Pick a cause, an amount, and we'll tell you exactly where it landed.
Make a pledge.
Commit a percentage of your income each month or year. Automatic, adjustable, cancellable anytime. A small, steady pledge funds the work that one-time gifts can't reach.
Frequency
Percentage of income
1.0%
0.1%100%
Monthly take-home income
$ USD
Your pledge$60per month
≈ $720 over a year
We'll help you adjust or cancel anytime. You'll get a confirmation + a monthly summary email.
Why a percentage, not a number?
A percentage keeps your giving steady, flexible, and proportionate.
“Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase.”
Surah At-Tawbah 9:103“The most beloved deeds to Allah are those done consistently, even if small.”
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Bukhari)What makes us different
Small by choice. Direct by design.
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Network-only
We don't advertise. Every donor finds us through someone they trust.
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All volunteers
No paid staff. Every hour and every skill is donated.
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Transparent costs
100% of donations go to families. Admin is covered separately by those who opt in.
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Donor updates
We share regular photos and notes from the families you're helping.
“The most beloved deeds to Allah are those done consistently, even if small.”
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Bukhari)
Questions
Before you give.
100% of your donation goes directly to supporting widows, orphans, and families in Bangladesh and Egypt. We operate with minimal overhead through trusted local volunteers.
Yes. When you start a pledge you can allocate percentages across multiple funds, e.g. 60% Stand on their feet, 30% Water wells, 10% where needed most.
Yes. Our beneficiaries qualify as Zakat recipients. You can mark any donation or pledge as Zakat, and we distribute it in accordance with Islamic guidelines. Read the Zakat guides →
Order by the deadline. We source the animal locally, arrange ethical slaughter on the days of Eid, and distribute meat to families we already know. You'll get a photo and the family's name.
Email us to adjust a percentage-based pledge. If you already have a recurring donation, use the donor portal to update your payment method, view receipts, or cancel.
We're in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) status. Once approved, donations will be tax-deductible. We'll notify all donors when this is complete.
Guides & reflections
Read and reflect.
- July 28, 2026
What the Zakat Checkbox Does
A clear guide to what Ruhama's Zakat checkbox records and what to settle before checkout.
Read more → - July 23, 2026
Charity Does Not Diminish Wealth
A short reflection on trusting Allah's promise when giving charity feels financially difficult.
Read more → - July 22, 2026
Caring for an Orphan's Wealth
A short Quran reflection on protecting property held for an orphan.
Read more →
“The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be their charity.”
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Ahmad)
Reach out
A small team. We read every message.
Questions, skills to offer, or want to set up a recurring gift for your family or masjid, just write to us.