Today, alongside people around the world, we celebrate World Humanitarian Day and reaffirm on this occasion that our noble faith regards helping those in need and showing kindness to them as acts of devotion and worship. Allah Almighty says: “And do good. Truly, Allah loves Al-Muhsinun (the good-doers).” It is also narrated that our Prophet (PBUH) said: “The most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to others.”
The Charter of Makkah—endorsed by more than 1,200 muftis and scholars and witnessed by over 4,500 Muslim intellectuals—states:
“Advancing initiatives and programs to combat hunger, poverty, disease, ignorance, racial discrimination, and environmental degradation requires the solidarity of all responsible entities—governmental, UN, and civil society bodies—as well as relevant actors engaged in humanitarian work—in upholding human dignity and protecting human rights.”