EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  

Building Hope, Building Home: The £2 Million Transformation 

The Vision in Brief 

For 19 years, Raedan Institute has served Leicester’s most vulnerable from rented premises, proving our model works. We’ve distributed 140,000+ food packs, educated 1,000+ students, supported 500+ families through crises, and provided comprehensive community services. But we’ve reached our ceiling—constrained by rental limitations while paying £60,000-£75,000 annually with nothing to show. 

We need £2 million to purchase land and build a permanent Islamic community centre that will transform our impact tenfold. 

The Transformation: From Renting to Owning 

Current Reality (Rented Premises): 

• 100 students (waiting lists for more) 

• 500 families receiving food support annually 

• 300 children in sports programs 

• 5,000-6,000 total individuals served annually 

• £60k-75k annual rent drain 

• Cramped facilities compromising dignity and effectiveness

   

Future Vision (Purpose-Built Centre on 2-3 Acres): 

• 500 students in modern classrooms, labs, IT suites 

• 12,000+ families receiving food support annually (1,000/month) 

• 1,000+ children in sports programs with 6 football pitches and indoor sports hall 

• 10,000+ individuals served annually across all programs 

• £0 rent + £100k annual savings from eco-friendly operations 

• £500k-600k annual income generation (facility hire, increased donations, grants) 

• 20-30 jobs created 

• Dignified, purpose-designed facilities reflecting community’s worth

   

The Investment: £2 Million Over 5 Years 

Breakdown: 

• £1,000,000 – Land acquisition (2-3 acres, Leicester) 

• £750,000 – Building construction (30,000+ sq. ft) 

• £250,000 – Fit-out, equipment, landscaping, contingency

   

Phased Approach: 

• Years 1-2: Raise £1M, purchase land (securing asset) 

• Years 3-4: Raise remaining £1M, construct building 

• Year 5: Complete fit-out and open

   

The Returns: Financial and Social 

Financial: 

• £100k+ annual operational savings (rent eliminated, energy efficiency) 

• £2M total savings over 20 years (investment recovered) 

• £700k-900k annual income generation (vs. current ~£200k) 

• Sustainable, independent operations
   

Social (Annual Impact After Completion): 

• 5,000+ individuals served directly 

• 12,000+ families receiving food assistance 

• 500 students receiving transformational education 

• 1,000+ children in sports and recreation 

• 1,000+ individuals receiving mental health support 

• 500+ worshippers in Masjid daily 

• 20-30 jobs created reducing unemployment 

• Hundreds of families lifted from poverty 

• Homelessness prevented through emergency support

   

Over 50 years: 250,000+ lives directly transformed 

The Islamic Imperative 

“Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 450) 

This permanent centre creates Sadaqah Jariyah—ongoing charity generating rewards perpetually as thousands benefit for generations. Every prayer, every lesson, every life transformed generates reward for those who built it. 

“The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains.” (Qur’an 2:261) 

How You Can Participate 

Major Naming Opportunities: 

• £500k-£1M: Names entire centre 

• £250k-£499k: Names major wing 

• £100k-£249k: Names specific facility (Masjid, Sports Hall, etc.) 

• £50k-£99k: Names classroom or room 

• £25k-£49k: Memorial features 

• £10k-£24k: Recognition wall 

• Any amount: Essential community builder

   

Monthly Giving: £25-£1,000/month creating sustainable support 

Zakah Opportunities: £475k in Zakah-eligible sub-campaigns (food bank, poor student education, emergency support, Contact Centre) 

Lillah/Sadaqah: Main capital campaign accepts general charity 

The Choice 

Continue renting, serving 1,500 annually, paying £3M+ over 50 years with nothing to show—or invest £2M once, serve 5,000+ annually, generate income, create jobs, and leave permanent legacy for generations? 

History will record who stepped forward when their community needed them most. 

Will you build with us? 

Donate today: www.raedan-institute.co.uk/donate 

Phone: 07725974831 | Email: [email protected] 

Raedan Institute – Building Hope, Building Home 

MAJOR DONOR PACKAGE 

An Invitation to Transformational Legacy 

Dear Prospective Partner in Transformation, 

On behalf of Raedan Institute’s Board of Trustees, staff, and the thousands we serve, I invite you to consider a once-in-a-generation opportunity: building a permanent Islamic community centre that will transform Leicester for decades to come. 

This is not a routine appeal for operating costs or modest program expansion. This is an invitation to create something extraordinary—a £2 million capital investment generating returns beyond calculation, serving 5,000+ individuals annually, creating 20-30 jobs, and establishing a legacy that will outlive us all by centuries. 

Your leadership gift of £50,000+ places you among the visionary benefactors whose names will be honoured as founders of this transformational institution. 

Why This Matters: The Case for Transformational Investment 

Proven Track Record, Exponential Potential 

Raedan Institute isn’t a startup with uncertain prospects—we’re a 19-year-old registered charity (Numbers: 1113547/1209333) with demonstrated impact and community trust. We’ve served thousands, maintained financial stability through crises including COVID-19, achieved regulatory compliance (Charity Commission, NACCC accreditation, JCQ examination centre), and built partnerships across Leicester. 

We’ve proven we can serve effectively—now we need facilities matching our potential. 

Rental Constraints Limiting Impact 

Current rented premises cost £60,000-£75,000 annually (£3 million over 50 years!) while constraining capacity: 

• 100 students (turning away dozens monthly) 

• 500 families receiving food support (demand far exceeds capacity) 

• 300 children in sports programs (limited by inadequate facilities) 

• Cramped counselling rooms compromising client dignity 

• Overcrowded Masjid during Jumu’ah and Ramadan 

• No proper car parking (accessibility issues) 

• No science labs, IT suites, or purpose-designed spaces

   

We’re bursting at the seams while community needs multiply. 

Ownership Transforms Everything 

A purpose-built centre on 2-3 acres enables: 

• 5x student capacity: 100 → 500 students annually 

• 24x food bank capacity: 500 → 12,000+ families annually 

• 3x sports capacity: 300 → 1,000+ participants 

• Comprehensive facilities: 6 football pitches, indoor sports hall, 20+ classrooms, science labs, IT suites, professional counselling wing, spacious Masjid, community hall for 300+, 100-space car park 

• Financial transformation: £0 rent + £100k annual savings + £700k-900k income generation = financial sustainability 

• Job creation: 20-30 quality jobs for community members 

• Social impact: Poverty alleviation, homelessness prevention, educational excellence, mental health support, community cohesion
   

Over 50 years: 250,000+ lives directly transformed. An entire city changed. 

Your Leadership Gift: Impact and Recognition 

Major gifts of £50,000+ receive exceptional recognition and stewardship: 

£500,000 – £1,000,000: Founding Patron 

Recognition: 

• Names entire centre: “The [Your Name/Family Name] Islamic Community Centre” (permanent naming, prominently displayed) 

• Commemorative plaque at main entrance acknowledging you as Founding Patron 

• Mentioned in all major communications: Website, annual reports, promotional materials, press releases 

• VIP dedication ceremony with family involvement, community celebration, media coverage 

• Personal building tour during construction with architect and leadership team 

• Lifetime membership with special privileges 

• Annual legacy reports showing centre’s impact achieved through your generosity

   

Impact: Your transformational gift creates the entire project. Without your leadership, this vision remains a dream. Your gift enables: 

• 5,000+ individuals served annually 

• 12,000+ families receiving food support 

• 500 students receiving education 

• 20-30 jobs created 

• Permanent legacy serving generations

   

Your name attached to every good deed performed at this centre for decades—perhaps centuries. 

£250,000 – £499,999: Transformational Donor 

Recognition: 

• Names major wing: Education Wing, Sports Complex, Community Centre, Food Bank Warehouse (your choice, prominently signed) 

• Large commemorative wall plaque in wing’s main entrance 

• Recognition in all campaign materials (printed, digital, press) 

• VIP dedication ceremony with family, trustees, community leaders 

• Construction updates and behind-the-scenes access 

• Lifetime recognition in centre’s historical records 

• Annual impact reports

   

Impact: Your gift funds entire major component enabling specific services: 

• Education Wing (£250k): 500 students annually receiving world-class education 

• Sports Complex (£250k): 1,000+ children in structured programs, 6 pitches, indoor hall 

• Food Bank Warehouse (£100k): 12,000+ families annually receiving dignified food assistance 

• Community Centre (£200k): Thousands attending programs, events, celebrations

   

Your legacy: Thousands benefiting from the specific facility bearing your name. 

£100,000 – £249,999: Visionary Benefactor 

Recognition: 

• Names specific major facility: Masjid/Prayer Hall, Sports Hall, Community Hall, Library, Science Labs, IT Suite, Counselling Centre (your choice) 

• Prominent recognition plaque at facility entrance 

• Dedication ceremony with family and community 

• Campaign materials recognition 

• Annual updates on facility’s impact

   

Impact: Your gift funds complete facility enabling specific service: 

• Masjid (£150k): Thousands of prayers annually, spiritual nourishment for community 

• Sports Hall (£100k): Year-round athletics, fitness, recreation for 1,000+ annually 

• Community Hall (£100k): Weddings, lectures, celebrations, community gatherings 

• Counselling Centre (£100k): 1,000+ individuals receiving professional mental health support 

• Science Labs (£75k): Practical STEM education inspiring future scientists and engineers

   

Your name: Permanently associated with specific service transforming hundreds annually. 

£50,000 – £99,999: Champion Sponsor 

Recognition: 

• Names classroom, counselling room, meeting room, or specific facility 

• Recognition plaque at room entrance 

• Certificate of appreciation (framed, presented ceremonially) 

• Campaign acknowledgment in donor lists 

• Centre membership and special recognition

   

Impact: Your gift funds specific space enabling focused service: 

• Classroom (£50k): 50+ students annually in this space for decades 

• Counselling Room (£60k): Hundreds of therapy sessions annually, lives healed 

• Meeting Room (£50k): Community groups, classes, support meetings 

• Prayer Area (£75k): Thousands of prayers annually

   

Your legacy: Specific space where transformation happens, bearing your name. 

Beyond Naming: The True ROI 

While naming recognition is meaningful, the true return on your investment transcends plaques and ceremonies: 

Spiritual ROI: Sadaqah Jariyah 

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “When a person dies, all their deeds end except three: a continuing charity (Sadaqah Jariyah), beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them.” (Sahih Muslim 1631) 

Your major gift creates all three: 

• Continuing charity: Centre serving thousands perpetually 

• Beneficial knowledge: Education enabling lifelong learning and teaching 

• Righteous children: Muslim youth raised with strong Islamic values

   

After you pass from this world, rewards continue accumulating in your scale of good deeds: 

• Every prayer performed 

• Every Qur’anic verse learned 

• Every family fed 

• Every life transformed 

• Every student who becomes doctor, teacher, engineer, scholar 

• Every person who finds hope in despair
   

Rewards accumulating daily for 50, 100, 200 years. Investment in eternity. 

Social ROI: Lives Transformed 

Your gift creates measurable, transformational social impact: 

• Education: 500 students annually × 50 years = 25,000 students educated, many lifted from poverty 

• Food security: 12,000 families annually × 50 years = 600,000 food distributions preventing hunger 

• Sports: 1,000 participants annually × 50 years = 50,000 youth developed physically, mentally, socially 

• Mental health: 1,000 individuals annually × 50 years = 50,000 counselling interventions 

• Employment: 20-30 jobs × 50 years = 1,000-1,500 years of employment provided 

• Community cohesion: Thousands attending Masjid, events, programs—strengthening social fabric

   

Over 50 years: 250,000+ individuals directly impacted. Incalculable ripple effects. 

Financial ROI: Sustainability 

Your capital investment creates perpetual financial sustainability: 

• Eliminated rent: £60k-75k annually = £3M+ over 50 years saved 

• Operational savings: £100k annually = £5M over 50 years 

• Income generation: £700k-900k annually = £35M-45M over 50 years

   

Your £100k gift enables £5M+ in future charitable work. 50:1 return. 

Legacy ROI: Immortality 

Most things we achieve in life are forgotten within generations. Careers end. Wealth dissipates. Even names fade from memory. 

But institutions endure. The centre you help build may serve Leicester for 100, 200, even 500 years. Long after you’re gone, long after your grandchildren’s grandchildren are gone, this centre will stand—serving thousands, embodying your values, perpetuating your legacy. 

Ozymandias built monuments to himself—they’re dust. But those who built for Allah left institutions that endured centuries, serving millions, accumulating eternal rewards. 

Stewardship and Accountability 

Major gifts deserve exceptional stewardship: 

Transparent Communication: 

• Quarterly detailed updates on campaign progress 

• Annual impact reports showing outcomes your gift achieved 

• Direct access to CEO and Board Chair 

• Invitation to Annual Donor Appreciation Event

   

Financial Accountability: 

• Separate capital campaign account 

• Professional audit 

• Detailed expenditure tracking 

• Public reporting (Charity Commission compliance)

   

Recognition Management: 

• Your preferences honoured (public recognition or anonymity—both equally rewarded by Allah) 

• Naming agreements formalized in writing 

• Perpetual maintenance of recognition features 

• Family involvement in dedication ceremonies if desired

   

Legacy Protection: 

• Your gift permanently restricted to capital purposes (cannot be used for operating costs) 

• Named facilities maintained in perpetuity 

• Your charitable intent honoured forever 

• Historical records preserving your contribution

   

Structuring Your Gift 

We accommodate various giving preferences: 

Outright Gift: 

• Immediate tax benefit (Gift Aid: £100k becomes £125k) 

• Immediate recognition and impact 

• Simple, clean transaction

   

Multi-Year Pledge: 

• £100k over 5 years = £20k annually (more manageable) 

• Formalized pledge agreement 

• Recognition begins immediately 

• Flexibility for life circumstances

   

Appreciated Assets: 

• Stock, property, business interests 

• Potential tax advantages (consult advisors) 

• Complex gifts welcomed (we have professional support)

   

Legacy Gift (Wasiyyah): 

• Included in will (up to 1/3 of estate after debts) 

• Perpetuates legacy beyond lifetime 

• Family involvement in honouring memory 

• Named endowment in perpetuity

   

Anonymous Gift: 

• Full privacy maintained 

• Equal spiritual reward 

• Impact reports provided 

• Option for family to be informed later

   

Family Foundation: 

• Multi-generational family involvement 

• Formal giving vehicle 

• Perpetual family legacy 

• Ongoing engagement with centre

   

We work with your financial advisors, solicitors, and accountants to structure gifts optimally. 

Next Steps 

If you’re considering a leadership gift of £50,000+, we invite you to:

Schedule Confidential Discussion:

Contact CEO Mohamed directly: 

• Phone: 07725974831 

• Email: [email protected] 
  
  

We’ll arrange convenient time (in person, video, or phone) to: 

• Discuss your philanthropic goals and interests 

• Explore naming opportunities aligned with your vision 

• Review financial structuring options 

• Address any questions or concerns 

• Introduce you to Board Chair and trustees if desired 
  
  

Visit Current Facility:

See our current work firsthand: 

• Meet staff and beneficiaries 

• Understand services and impact 

• Experience community’s vibrancy 

• Visualise potential with proper facilities
   

Review Materials:

We’ll provide: 

• Detailed architectural concepts (when available) 

• Financial projections and budgets 

• Impact analysis and social return calculations 

• References from current supporters 

• Any information you need to make informed decision 
  
  

Take Your Time:

Major philanthropic decisions deserve careful consideration. We’ll provide information, answer questions, and respect your process. No pressure—just partnership. 

A Personal Word 

Major donors aren’t just funders—they’re partners, visionaries, co-creators of legacy. Your leadership gift represents more than money; it represents shared values, confidence in our mission, commitment to community, and faith in transformational possibility. 

We don’t take this lightly. 

If you choose to make leadership gift to this campaign, we commit to: 

• Stewarding your generosity with utmost integrity 

• Honouring your intent perpetually 

• Maximizing impact of every pound 

• Keeping you informed and engaged 

• Protecting and celebrating your legacy 

• Recognizing you as founder of something extraordinary
   

Together, we can build something magnificent—not for our glory, but for Allah’s pleasure and community’s benefit. 

Will you join us? 

Sincerely, 

Mohamed Raedan CEO & Founder Raedan Institute 

[Board Chair Name] Chair of Trustees Raedan Institute 

For confidential discussion about major gifts: 

Phone: 07725974831 
Email: [email protected] 
Address: 2 Overton Road, Leicester, LE5 0JA 

Registered Charity Numbers: 1113547 / 1209333 

NAMING OPPORTUNITIES BROCHURE 

Leave Your Legacy: Naming Opportunities at the Raedan Institute Islamic Community Centre 

“Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 450) 

Introduction: Building Together, Remembered Forever 

The new Raedan Institute Islamic Community Centre will serve thousands annually for generations. Your naming gift creates permanent legacy—your name associated with ongoing good deeds, your values embodied in facilities serving the community, your impact perpetuated through decades. 

Every naming opportunity creates Sadaqah Jariyah—ongoing charity generating eternal rewards as thousands benefit from the facility bearing your name. 

This brochure outlines naming opportunities from £10,000 to £1,000,000, enabling donors at every level to participate in this transformational legacy. 

TIER 1: FOUNDING PATRON 

£500,000 – £1,000,000 

Opportunity: Name the Entire Centre 

“The [Your Name/Family Name] Islamic Community Centre at Raedan Institute” 

Recognition: 

• Main building signage: Your name prominently displayed on building exterior 

• Entrance commemorative plaque: Large bronze/stone plaque at main entrance acknowledging you as Founding Patron 

• Website and all materials: Centre name includes your designation 

• Press releases and media: All publicity includes your name 

• Dedication ceremony: Grand opening with your family, community leaders, media coverage 

• Perpetual historical record: Centre’s history forever records you as founding benefactor 
  
  

Impact: Your transformational gift creates the entire project—5,000+ individuals served annually, 12,000+ families receiving food, 500 students educated, 1,000+ in sports programs, 20-30 jobs created, permanent community transformation. 

Spiritual Benefit: Every good deed performed at this centre—every prayer, lesson, act of charity, moment of healing—generates reward for you perpetually. Your name inscribed in heavens as builder of institution serving thousands for decades. 

“And whoever does an atom’s weight of good will see it.” (Qur’an 99:7) 

TIER 2: TRANSFORMATIONAL DONOR 

£250,000 – £499,999 

Opportunities: Name Major Wings/Complexes 

Available Naming Opportunities: 

1. The [Your Name] Education Wing – £250,000

• 20+ classrooms, science labs, IT suites, library 

• 500 students annually receiving transformational education 

• Classrooms where futures are built, dreams realized, poverty escaped 

• Recognition: Large entrance signage, commemorative plaque, campaign materials, dedication ceremony 
  
  

2. The [Your Name] Sports Complex – £250,000

• 6 full-size football pitches, indoor sports hall, changing facilities 

• 1,000+ children and adults annually in structured programs 

• Where physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, character developed 

• Recognition: Entrance signage, plaque, dedication event, ongoing acknowledgment 
  
  

3. The [Your Name] Community and Worship Centre – £300,000

• Masjid/prayer hall, community hall, meeting rooms 

• Thousands of prayers annually, hundreds of community events 

• Spiritual heart of the centre where faith strengthened, community built 

• Recognition: Prominent signage, commemorative plaque, perpetual acknowledgment 
  
  

4. The [Your Name] Family Support Centre – £200,000

• Counselling rooms, Contact Centre, emergency support facilities 

• 1,500+ individuals and families annually receiving support 

• Where broken lives mended, families reunited, hope restored 

• Recognition: Entrance signage, plaque, campaign recognition, dedication ceremony 
  
  

Impact: Your gift funds entire major component enabling specific services transforming thousands annually for decades. 

TIER 3: VISIONARY BENEFACTOR 

£100,000 – £249,999 

Opportunities: Name Specific Major Facilities 

Available Naming Opportunities: 

1. The [Your Name] Masjid/Prayer Hall – £150,000

• Main prayer space accommodating 500+ worshippers 

• Thousands of prayers annually for decades 

• Impact: Every prayer performed generates reward for you perpetually
   

2. The [Your Name] Food Bank Warehouse – £100,000

• Professional storage, refrigeration, distribution facility 

• 12,000+ families annually receiving dignified food assistance 

• Impact: Every family fed blessed through your generosity 

• ZAKAH ELIGIBLE 
  
  

3. The [Your Name] Indoor Sports Hall – £100,000

• Multi-sport facility for basketball, badminton, volleyball, fitness 

• 1,000+ participants annually, year-round activities 

• Impact: Physical health, teamwork, character development for thousands 
  
  

4. The [Your Name] Community Hall – £100,000

• 300-capacity hall for weddings, lectures, celebrations, conferences 

• Hundreds of events annually serving thousands 

• Impact: Community cohesion, celebrations, learning, gathering 
  
  

5. The [Your Name] Library & Resource Centre – £75,000

• Thousands of books, research materials, study spaces 

• Lifelong learning resource for entire community 

• Impact: Beneficial knowledge benefiting generations 
  
  

6. The [Your Name] Science Laboratories – £75,000

• Fully equipped labs for chemistry, physics, biology 

• Practical STEM education inspiring future scientists 

• Impact: Students discovering scientific vocations, contributing to society 
  
  

7. The [Your Name] IT Suite – £60,000

• 30+ computers, digital skills training facility 

• Bridging digital divide, enabling modern education 

• Impact: Technology literacy empowering hundreds annually 
  
  

8. The [Your Name] Counselling Centre – £100,000

• Professional therapy rooms, waiting areas, consultation spaces 

• 1,000+ individuals annually receiving mental health support 

• Impact: Lives healed, marriages saved, hope restored 
  
  

Recognition: 

• Prominent facility entrance signage 

• Commemorative plaque with dedication 

• Recognition in campaign materials 

• Dedication ceremony 

• Annual updates on facility’s impact 

TIER 4: CHAMPION SPONSOR 

£50,000 – £99,999 

Opportunities: Name Specific Rooms/Spaces 

Available Naming Opportunities: 

Classrooms (20 available) – £50,000 each 

• “The [Your Name] Classroom” 

• 50+ students annually using this space for decades 

• Where futures built, minds opened, potential realized 
  
  

Counselling/Therapy Rooms (10 available) – £60,000 each 

• “The [Your Name] Counselling Room” 

• Hundreds of therapy sessions annually 

• Where healing happens, lives transformed 
  
  

Meeting Rooms (8 available) – £40,000 each 

• “The [Your Name] Meeting Room” 

• Community groups, classes, study circles, support meetings 

• Community building and connection
   

Madrasah Classrooms (6 available) – £50,000 each 

• “The [Your Name] Madrasah Classroom” 

• Hundreds of children learning Qur’an and Islamic studies 

• Spiritual education for generations 
  
  

Women’s Prayer Area – £75,000 

• “The [Your Name] Women’s Prayer Area” 

• Dignified space for female worshippers 

• Thousands of prayers annually 
  
  

Youth Centre/Game Room – £50,000 

• “The [Your Name] Youth Centre” 

• Safe recreational space for teenagers 

• Positive youth development, preventing negative influences 
  
  

Outdoor Prayer/Garden Area – £60,000 

• “The [Your Name] Memorial Garden” 

• Beautiful outdoor contemplation and prayer space 

• Peaceful sanctuary benefiting thousands 
  
  

Kitchen & Dining Facilities – £80,000 

• “The [Your Name] Community Kitchen” 

• Preparing meals for events, cooking classes, community dinners 

• Nourishing bodies and building fellowship 
  
  

Recognition: 

• Room entrance plaque with your name 

• Certificate of appreciation (framed) 

• Campaign acknowledgment 

• Dedication event 

• Centre membership 
  
  

TIER 5: CORNERSTONE CONTRIBUTOR 

£25,000 – £49,999 

Opportunities: Name Features and Memorial Spaces 

Available Naming Opportunities: 

Study Carrels/Alcoves (12 available) – £25,000 each 

• Individual quiet study spaces in library 

• Students preparing for examinations, pursuing knowledge 

• Beneficial knowledge facilitated through your gift 
  
  

Prayer/Meditation Rooms (4 available) – £30,000 each 

• Small private prayer/meditation spaces 

• Intimate spiritual connection with Allah
   

Wudu Facilities – Male/Female (2 available) – £40,000 each 

• “The [Your Name] Wudu Area” 

• Cleanliness for thousands of prayers annually 

• Essential facility enabling worship 
  
  

Main Entrance Foyer – £45,000 

• “The [Your Name] Welcome Centre” 

• First impression for all visitors 

• Thousands greeted in this space annually 
  
  

Memorial Trees (50 available) – £2,500 each 

• Tree planted on grounds with memorial plaque 

• Living legacy growing for decades 

• Beautiful landscaping honouring your loved one 
  
  

Memorial Garden Benches (20 available) – £5,000 each 

• Bench with memorial plaque in gardens 

• Rest and contemplation space 

• Peaceful remembrance 
  
  

Commemorative Bricks in Walkway (Unlimited) – £500 each 

• Engraved brick in main walkway 

• Permanent part of centre’s foundation 

• Affordable meaningful participation 
  
  

Recognition: 

• Named plaques/signage 

• Certificate of appreciation 

• Recognition wall listing 

• Dedication acknowledgment 
  
  

TIER 6: FOUNDATIONAL SUPPORTER 

£10,000 – £24,999 

Opportunities: Recognition Wall and Memorial Features 

Available Naming Opportunities: 

Recognition Wall Plaques – £10,000 

• Prominent listing on donor recognition wall 

• Perpetual acknowledgment as foundational supporter 

• Listed among community champions 
  
  

Classroom Technology Packages (20 available) – £15,000 each 

• Funds smart board, projector, tablets for one classroom 

• Technology enabling modern education 

• “Technology sponsored by [Your Name]” plaque 
  
  

Sports Equipment Set – £12,000 

• Complete equipment for one sport (football, basketball, etc.) 

• Enabling participation for hundreds annually 

• Recognition plaque in sports facilities 
  
  

Library Book Collection – £10,000 

• 500+ books in your name 

• Bookplate in each volume acknowledging donor 

• Beneficial knowledge perpetuated 
  
  

Qur’an Collection – £15,000 

• 100+ beautiful Qur’ans with stand displays 

• Inscription in each Qur’an acknowledging donor 

• Enabling worship and study for decades 
  
  

Outdoor Lighting Features (10 available) – £8,000 each 

• Beautiful lighting illuminating grounds 

• “Sponsored by [Your Name]” small plaque 

• Safety and beauty combined 
  
  

Landscaping Features (Trees, Gardens, etc.) – £5,000-£20,000 

• Specific garden areas, tree groves, flower beds 

• Environmental stewardship and beauty 

• Memorial plaques 
  
  

Recognition: 

• Name on recognition wall 

• Certificate of appreciation 

• Acknowledgment in campaign materials 

• Gratitude and Du’a’
  
  

TIER 7: ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY BUILDERS 

Under £10,000 

Every Gift Matters: Building Together 

“The Prophet (Pbuh) taught: ‘Protect yourself from the Fire even with half a date [in charity].'” (Sahih al-Bukhari 6023) 

No contribution is too small. Every pound participates in this transformational legacy. 

Giving Options: 

£5,000 – £9,999: 

• Recognition wall listing 

• Certificate of appreciation 

• Equal spiritual reward 
  
  

£1,000 – £4,999: 

• Recognition wall listing (with permission) 

• Collective acknowledgment 

• Full participation in Sadaqah Jariyah 
  
  

£500 – £999: 

• Recognition opportunity 

• Community builder acknowledgment 

• Meaningful contribution 
  
  

£100 – £499: 

• “Buy a Brick” Campaign 

• Symbolic participation in foundation 

• Certificate with brick number 
  
  

Under £100: 

• Every amount valued and impactful 

• Collective community effort 

• Equal reward from Allah regardless of amount 
  
  

Monthly Giving: 

• £25, £50, £100, £250, £500, £1,000/month 

• Sustained support over campaign period 

• Recognition as monthly champion 
  
  

Recognition: All donors recognized with permission on website, annual reports, centre displays (unless anonymity preferred—equally rewarded). 

SPECIAL NAMING OPPORTUNITIES 

Memorial Gifts: Honouring Loved Ones 

Any naming opportunity can be designated “In Memory of [Loved One’s Name]” or “In Honor of [Living Person’s Name]” 

Perpetuate their legacy through ongoing charity: 

• Parents, grandparents, children, spouses, relatives, friends 

• Those who’ve passed: Sadaqah Jariyah on their behalf 

• Those living: Honor while they’re alive to appreciate 
  
  

“When a person dies, all their deeds end except three: a continuing charity (Sadaqah Jariyah)…” (Sahih Muslim 1631) 

Memorial gifts create ongoing rewards for deceased loved ones, their scales of good deeds constantly increasing. 

Family Foundations 

Entire families can unite to fund major naming opportunity: 

• “The [Family Name] Family Education Wing” 

• Multi-generational involvement 

• Family meetings about philanthropy 

• Values transmission to children 

• Perpetual family legacy 
  
  

Corporate Sponsorships 

Businesses can sponsor facilities: 

• Positive community relations 

• CSR demonstration 

• Employee engagement 

• Marketing benefits (appropriate acknowledgment) 

• Meaningful social impact 
  
  

Waqf/Endowment Structures 

Major gifts can be structured as perpetual endowments: 

• Principal preserved 

• Income funds specific purpose perpetually 

• Infinite Sadaqah Jariyah 

• Family oversight possible 

• Islamic endowment principles 

Recognition Policies 

Our Commitments 

Permanent Recognition: 

• Named facilities maintained perpetually 

• Plaques/signage kept in excellent condition 

• Historical records preserved 

• Family legacy protected 
  
  

Respectful Acknowledgment: 

• Tasteful, dignified recognition appropriate for Islamic institution 

• No excessive commercialization 

• Focus on charity and service, not donor aggrandizement 

• Balance between recognition and humility 
  
  

Flexibility: 

• Public recognition or complete anonymity—your choice 

• Family involvement as desired 

• Naming format preferences honoured 

• Language/script options (English, Arabic, etc.) 
  
  

Integrity: 

• Named facilities used only for stated purposes 

• Charitable intent honoured perpetually 

• No future compromise of mission or values 

• Perpetual restriction of designated funds 
  
  

Your Preferences 

We honour: 

• Public recognition: Name displayed prominently with gratitude 

• Partial anonymity: “Anonymous Donor” or “A Friend of Raedan” 

• Complete anonymity: No public acknowledgment, rewards known only to Allah 

• Posthumous revelation: Anonymous now, family informed later 

• Family knowledge only: Information shared with family but not publicly 
  
  

“And whatever you spend of good, it will be fully repaid to you, and you will not be wronged.” (Qur’an 2:272) 

Whether your name appears on plaques or remains known only to Allah, your reward is guaranteed and multiplied. 

How to Secure Your Naming Opportunity 

Step 1: Choose Your Opportunity 

Review available options and select naming opportunity aligned with: 

• Your giving capacity 

• Your interests and passions 

• Causes meaningful to you 

• Legacy vision you hold 

• Family connections you want to honour 
  
  

Step 2: Contact Us 

For naming opportunities £50,000+: 

• Phone CEO directly: 07725974831 

• Email: [email protected] 

• Schedule confidential discussion 
  
  

For opportunities under £50,000: 

• Phone: 07725974831 

• Email: [email protected] 

• Visit in person: 2 Overton Road, Leicester, LE5 0JA 

Step 3: Formalise Your Gift 

We’ll provide: 

• Formal naming agreement documenting commitment 

• Payment options (outright, pledge, instalments) 

• Gift acceptance acknowledgment 

• Tax documentation (Gift Aid forms, receipts) 

• Recognition preferences form 
  
  

You’ll provide: 

• Commitment to naming level amount 

• Payment method and schedule 

• Name/inscription preferences 

• Recognition wishes (public/anonymous) 

• Contact information for stewardship 
  
  

Step 4: Stay Engaged 

We’ll provide: 

• Regular campaign updates 

• Construction progress reports 

• Recognition installation photos 

• Dedication ceremony invitation 

• Ongoing impact reports 

• Annual stewardship communications 
  
  

You’ll enjoy: 

• Watching vision become reality 

• Seeing your legacy take physical form 

• Participating in community transformation 

• Knowing thousands will benefit through your generosity 

• Accumulating eternal rewards as Sadaqah Jariyah 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q: Can I pay my naming gift over multiple years? 

A: Absolutely! We encourage pledges over 2-5 years, enabling larger commitments through manageable payments. Naming recognition begins when pledge is formalized, not when fully paid. 

Q: What if naming opportunity I want is already claimed?

 A: We’ll suggest comparable alternatives or discuss custom naming opportunities. Many spaces can accommodate multiple donors at different levels. 

Q: Can I name something for someone who’s passed away? 

A: Yes! Memorial naming gifts are beautiful ways to perpetuate loved ones’ legacies. Ongoing Sadaqah Jariyah benefits them eternally. 

Q: How long does naming recognition last? 

A: Perpetually. As long as the centre stands (potentially centuries), your naming endures. It’s permanent, not temporary. 

Q: Can I remain anonymous? 

A: Absolutely. Anonymous gifts receive equal—some scholars say superior—spiritual reward. We respect all preferences. 

Q: What happens if facility is renovated or expanded in future? 

A: Your naming is protected. If your named space is modified, naming transfers to renovated/replacement space, or we work with your family to identify appropriate alternative recognition. 

Q: Can international donors participate? 

A: Yes! We accept international donations and work with donors globally to facilitate gifts and recognition. 

Q: Is there Gift Aid for naming gifts?

 A: Yes! UK taxpayers add 25% at no cost through Gift Aid. £100,000 becomes £125,000 automatically. 

Q: Can I split a naming opportunity with others?

 A: Yes! Families, friend groups, or community members can collectively fund naming opportunities and share recognition. 

The Invitation 

Building the Raedan Institute Islamic Community Centre is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Your naming gift creates permanent legacy serving thousands for decades—potentially centuries. 

This isn’t merely about names on buildings—it’s about building for Allah’s pleasure, serving His creation, and investing in eternity. 

Every prayer performed, every student educated, every family fed, every life transformed in facilities bearing your name generates reward for you perpetually. 

“Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 450) 

If Allah builds a house in Paradise for building a mosque, imagine what He builds for creating comprehensive Islamic community centre serving 5,000+ annually! 

Will you join us? 

Will you leave legacy for generations? 

Will you inscribe your name among the builders of this transformational institution? 

The opportunity is before you. The need is urgent. The rewards are eternal. 

Choose your naming opportunity today. 

Contact: 

Phone: 07725974831 
Email: [email protected] 
Website: www.raedan-institute.co.uk/naming-opportunities 
Address: 2 Overton Road, Leicester, LE5 0JA 

Raedan Institute 
Registered Charity Numbers: 1113547 / 1209333 

Building Hope, Building Home, Building Legacy 

ZAKAH STRUCTURING GUIDE 

How Zakah Payers Can Participate in the £2 Million Capital Campaign 

“Zakah expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed to collect [Zakah] and for bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for freeing captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah and for the [stranded] traveller—an obligation [imposed] by Allah. And Allah is Knowing and Wise.” (Qur’an 9:60) 

Introduction: Zakah and Capital Campaigns 

Many Muslims wish to contribute to the £2 million capital campaign using Zakah funds. This guide clarifies what is and isn’t Zakah-eligible within our campaign, enabling Zakah payers to participate while maintaining scholarly compliance. 

Key Principle: Infrastructure vs. Direct Assistance 

General Capital Campaign (Land Purchase, Building Construction) = Lillah/Sadaqah Only (NOT Zakah) 

Classical scholars distinguish between: 

• Zakah: Restricted to eight Quranic categories, primarily direct assistance to poor and needy 

• Lillah/Sadaqah: Permissible for broader charitable purposes including infrastructure
   

Purchasing land and constructing buildings constitutes infrastructure enabling service delivery rather than direct assistance to Zakah-eligible categories. Therefore, the general £2 million capital campaign accepts Lillah and Sadaqah but NOT Zakah. 

HOWEVER: We’ve structured Zakah-eligible sub-campaigns within the overall project, enabling Zakah participation. 

ZAKAH-ELIGIBLE SUB-CAMPAIGNS 

Total Zakah Opportunities: £475,000 within £2M Campaign 

SUB-CAMPAIGN 1: “Feed the Poor” Food Bank Warehouse 

Amount: £100,000 | ZAKAH ELIGIBLE ✓ 

What This Funds: 

• Professional food bank warehouse with storage, refrigeration, distribution systems 

• Capacity to serve 1,000+ families monthly (12,000+ annually) 

• Dignified, efficient food assistance infrastructure 
  
  

Why Zakah-Eligible: Direct service to Fuqara and masakin (poor and needy)—primary Zakah categories. Recipients are families experiencing food insecurity and poverty. 

Scholarly Basis: 

• Qur’an 9:60: “Zakah expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy…” 

• Unanimous scholarly consensus: Feeding hungry poor is among most meritorious Zakah uses 

• Contemporary scholars: Infrastructure directly serving Zakah categories (with no alternative purpose) can be funded by Zakah when it enables Zakah-compliant distribution 
  
  

How It Works: Your Zakah builds warehouse serving exclusively poor families (no commercial use, no general community use). Families accessing food bank must meet poverty criteria. This makes the facility itself Zakah-eligible as it serves only Zakah recipients. 

Impact: 

• 12,000+ poor families annually receiving food assistance 

• Eliminating hunger and food insecurity for thousands 

• Your Zakah directly fulfilling its purpose: assisting the poor and needy 
  
  

How to Donate: 

• Specify: “Project 3 – Food Bank Warehouse – ZAKAH” 

• Your Zakah will be separately accounted and restricted exclusively to this facility 
  
  

SUB-CAMPAIGN 2: “Educate the Poor” Scholarship Endowment 

Amount: £250,000 | ZAKAH ELIGIBLE ✓ 

What This Funds: 

• Permanent endowment funding education for poor students 

• £250,000 endowment generates approximately £10,000-£15,000 annually in perpetuity 

• Funds 3-5 full scholarships annually for students from impoverished families 
  
  

Why Zakah-Eligible: Recipients are poor students (Fuqara and masakin) receiving educational support enabling poverty escape—perfectly aligned with Zakah objectives. 

Scholarly Basis: 

• Hanafi school: Explicitly permits Zakah for poor students’ educational expenses (Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar) 

• Contemporary scholars: Shaykh Yusuf al-Qaradawi affirms Zakah eligibility for educational support to poor students (al-Qaradawi, Fiqh al-Zakah) 

• Rationale: Education enables poverty alleviation, fulfilling Zakah’s fundamental purpose of lifting people from need
   

How It Works: Endowment principal (£250,000) invested conservatively. Annual returns (£10k-£15k) fund full scholarships for students from families meeting poverty criteria (income below Zakah threshold). Students receive free education, examination costs, resources, support—everything needed to succeed academically and escape poverty. 

Impact: 

• 3-5 poor students annually × 50 years = 150-250 students lifted from poverty through education 

• Perpetual Sadaqah Jariyah as educated students contribute to society 

• Your Zakah enabling lifelong transformation 
  
  

How to Donate: 

• Specify: “Project 3 – Scholarship Endowment – ZAKAH” 

• Separately accounted, serves only poor students in perpetuity 
  
  

SUB-CAMPAIGN 3: “Support the Needy” Emergency Family Support Centre 

Amount: £50,000 | ZAKAH ELIGIBLE ✓ 

What This Funds: 

• Dedicated emergency support centre with office, counselling space, storage for emergency supplies 

• Base for staff coordinating crisis interventions (rent arrears, utility disconnections, emergency needs) 

• Facilities enabling rapid response to families in acute poverty crises 
  
  

Why Zakah-Eligible: Serves exclusively families in crisis experiencing acute poverty—Fuqara and masakin. Emergency assistance (preventing eviction, restoring utilities, crisis relief) directly fulfils Zakah purposes. 

Scholarly Basis: 

• Qur’an 9:60: Zakah for “the poor and needy”—families in crisis are definitionally needy 

• Classical scholars: Emergency assistance preventing further poverty or harm is preferred Zakah use 

• Preventing debt category: Emergency assistance often prevents families falling into “those in debt” (al-Gharimeen), another Zakah category 
  
  

How It Works: Facility serves as hub for emergency interventions. Staff assess families, verify poverty, provide assistance (rent payments, utility bills, groceries, clothing, etc.). All recipients meet Zakah eligibility criteria. Facility has no alternative use—exclusively for serving poor in crisis. 

Impact: 

• 200+ families annually prevented from eviction, utility disconnection, or crisis deterioration 

• Homelessness prevented 

• Family stability maintained 

• Your Zakah preventing catastrophic harm to vulnerable families 
  
  

How to Donate: 

• Specify: “Project 3 – Emergency Support Centre – ZAKAH” 

• Separately accounted, serves only poor families in crisis 
  
  

SUB-CAMPAIGN 4: “Refuge for Families” Contact Centre Expansion 

Amount: £75,000 | ZAKAH ELIGIBLE ✓ 

What This Funds: 

• Expanded Contact Centre facilities enabling supervised family contact after separation/divorce 

• Serves broken families, many experiencing poverty following family breakdown 

• Protects children’s welfare (vital interest in Islamic jurisprudence) 
  
  

Why Zakah-Eligible: Many Contact Centre families experience poverty—single parents (typically mothers) struggle financially while non-resident parents face accommodation and financial pressures. Children from these families are Fuqara and masakin. 

Scholarly Basis: 

• Direct poverty assistance: Many recipients meet income criteria for Zakah 

• Child welfare: Facilitating family contact protects children’s psychological welfare—priority in Islamic law (maslahah) 

• Contemporary scholars: Zakah permissible for services protecting children’s welfare when families lack financial capacity 
  
  

How It Works: Contact Centre assesses families, verifying economic circumstances. Families unable to afford commercial Contact Centre fees (typically £80-£150 per session) receive subsidized or free access funded by Zakah. Facility expansion enables serving more low-income families. 

Impact: 

• 100+ low-income families annually accessing supervised contact 

• Children maintaining vital parental relationships 

• Family breakdown mitigated 

• Your Zakah protecting vulnerable children and struggling families 
  
  

How to Donate: 

• Specify: “Project 3 – Contact Centre – ZAKAH” 

• Separately accounted, serves primarily low-income families 

NON-ZAKAH PORTIONS OF CAMPAIGN 

These Accept Lillah/Sadaqah Only (NOT Zakah) 

Land Purchase: £1,000,000 

Lillah/Sadaqah Only 

Purchasing land is infrastructure investment benefiting community broadly, not direct assistance to Zakah categories. While facility will serve poor people, land itself is general infrastructure. 

Appropriate for: Lillah, Sadaqah, general charitable giving 

General Building Construction: £750,000 

Lillah/Sadaqah Only 

Constructing Masjid, classrooms (serving all income levels), community halls, administrative offices, etc. constitutes general infrastructure. 

Exception: The four Zakah-designated sub-campaigns above are carved out as Zakah-eligible portions. 

Appropriate for: Lillah, Sadaqah, general charitable giving 

Masjid/Prayer Facilities: £150,000 

Lillah/Sadaqah Only 

Masjid serves entire community regardless of income. Classical scholars unanimously agree building mosques is from Lillah/Sadaqah, not Zakah. 

Enormous reward: “Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise” (Sahih al-Bukhari 450) 

Appropriate for: Lillah, Sadaqah 

Sports Facilities: £250,000 

Lillah/Sadaqah Only 

Sports programs serve children from all backgrounds, not exclusively poor. General community benefit rather than Zakah-specific. 

Exception: Individual poor child sponsorships ARE Zakah-eligible (see below) 

Appropriate for: Lillah, Sadaqah 

Administrative & Support Facilities: £100,000 

Lillah/Sadaqah Only 

Offices, meeting rooms, general infrastructure enabling organizational operations. 

Appropriate for: Lillah, Sadaqah 

ALTERNATIVE ZAKAH PARTICIPATION: ONGOING PROGRAMS 

If Zakah-eligible sub-campaigns are fully funded, Zakah payers can contribute to ongoing programs: 

Student Sponsorships 

• £3,000 per poor student annually 

• Fully Zakah-eligible (direct assistance to poor students) 

• Immediate impact while centre is being built 
  
  

Food Bank Operations 

• £50 per family monthly 

• Fully Zakah-eligible (feeding hungry poor) 

• Ongoing need continuing during and after construction
   

Emergency Family Support 

• £100-£500 per crisis intervention 

• Fully Zakah-eligible (assisting poor families in crisis) 

• Immediate assistance available now 
  
  

Counselling for Poor Clients 

• £50 per session 

• Zakah-eligible when serving poor clients 

• Mental health support for those who cannot afford private counselling
   

See Projects 3, 4, 8, and 10 in our donation projects for details. 

HOW TO DESIGNATE YOUR ZAKAH 

Step 1: Calculate Your Zakah 

Zakah is 2.5% of wealth (cash, savings, investments, gold, silver, business assets) held for one lunar year above nisab threshold. 

Current nisab: Approximately £3,500 (based on silver price—check current rates) 

Example: £100,000 in qualifying wealth × 2.5% = £2,500 Zakah due 

Step 2: Choose Zakah-Eligible Sub-Campaign 

Select from: 

• Food Bank Warehouse (£100,000 total—can contribute any amount toward this) 
• Scholarship Endowment (£250,000 total—can contribute any amount toward this) 
• Emergency Support Centre (£50,000 total—can contribute any amount toward this) 
• Contact Centre Expansion (£75,000 total—can contribute any amount toward this)
  
  

Or choose ongoing programs (student sponsorships, food bank operations, etc.) 

Step 3: Make Your Donation 

Online: www.raedan-institute.co.uk/donate 

• Select “Project 3: Capital Campaign” 

• CRITICAL: Specify in comments: “ZAKAH – Food Bank Warehouse” (or whichever sub-campaign) 

• Without specification, we’ll assume Lillah/Sadaqah 
  
  

Bank Transfer: 

• Account details: [To be inserted] 

• Reference: “ZAKAH – Food Bank” (or specify sub-campaign) 

Phone: 07725974831 

• Clearly state: “This is Zakah for [specific sub-campaign]” 
  
  

In Person: 2 Overton Road, Leicester, LE5 0JA 

• Inform staff: “This is Zakah for [specific sub-campaign]” 
  
  

Post: Cheque with note clearly stating Zakah designation 

Step 4: Receive Acknowledgment 

We’ll provide: 

• Receipt confirming Zakah designation 

• Separate accounting confirmation 

• Assurance your Zakah used only for eligible purpose 

• Annual reporting on Zakah-funded activities
   

ZAKAH ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES 

We take Zakah responsibility extremely seriously: 

Separate Accounting 

• Zakah funds maintained in separate account 

• Never commingled with Lillah/Sadaqah/general funds 

• Clear audit trail from donation to expenditure 
  
  

Restricted Use 

• Zakah spent only on Zakah-eligible purposes 

• Food Bank Warehouse Zakah → only food bank facility 

• Scholarship Zakah → only poor student education 

• Emergency Support Zakah → only poor family crisis assistance 

• Contact Centre Zakah → only low-income family services 
  
  

Recipient Verification 

• Families receiving food bank assistance verified as poor 

• Students receiving Zakah scholarships verified as from low-income families 

• Emergency support recipients assessed for poverty 

• Contact Centre Zakah subsidies given only to qualifying families 
  
  

Transparent Reporting 

• Annual Zakah report detailing receipts and expenditures 

• Breakdown showing exactly how Zakah used 

• Stories of beneficiaries (anonymized) demonstrating impact 

• Available to all Zakah donors 
  
  

Scholarly Oversight 

• Local scholars consulted on Zakah matters 

• Fatwas obtained for novel Zakah uses 

• Regular review of Zakah compliance 

• Open to scholarly audit 
  
  

ICO Registration 

• Charity Commission regulated 

• Public financial statements 

• Independent audit 

• Full transparency and accountability 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

Q: Can I pay all my Zakah to the capital campaign? 

A: Only to Zakah-eligible sub-campaigns (Food Bank, Scholarship, Emergency Support, Contact Centre). Maximum Zakah eligible portion is £475,000 total. Once these are fully funded, Zakah must go to other Zakah-eligible causes (ongoing programs, other charities serving poor). 

Q: Is building a mosque Zakah-eligible?

 A: No. Classical scholars unanimously state mosques are built from Lillah, not Zakah. However, the reward is immense: “Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.” 

Q: Why can’t all £2 million be Zakah if it serves the community?

 A: Zakah has strict restrictions to eight Quranic categories. General infrastructure benefits all, not specifically Zakah categories. We’ve maximized Zakah eligibility (£475k) by designating facilities serving exclusively poor populations. 

Q: What if Zakah sub-campaigns are fully funded? 

A: We’ll update website showing which sub-campaigns are fully funded. Your Zakah can go to ongoing programs (food bank operations, student sponsorships, emergency support) or other Zakah-eligible charities. 

Q: Can I pay Zakah over multiple years toward capital campaign?

 A: No. Zakah is annual obligation on wealth currently owned. You cannot pledge future Zakah (you don’t know your wealth status in future years). However, you can make multi-year Lillah/Sadaqah pledge and separate annual Zakah to Zakah-eligible portions. 

Q: How do I know my Zakah was used properly? 

A: Annual Zakah report + receipt specifying Zakah designation + separate accounting + transparent reporting + charitable oversight. We’re fully accountable to you, regulators, and ultimately Allah. 

Q: Can I split donation between Zakah and Lillah? 

A: Absolutely! Example: £5,000 total = £2,500 Zakah to Food Bank Warehouse + £2,500 Lillah to general construction. Just specify clearly. 

Q: What if I’m unsure whether my Zakah designation is valid?

 A: Contact us or consult your local scholar. We’re happy to discuss and obtain fatwas for uncertain situations. Better to verify than risk invalid Zakah payment. 

MAXIMIZING YOUR IMPACT: ZAKAH + SADAQAH 

The Power of Combining 

Most generous donors can combine Zakah and Sadaqah: 

Example 1: £10,000 Total Giving Capacity 

• £2,500 Zakah → Food Bank Warehouse (Zakah obligation fulfilled) 

• £7,500 Sadaqah → General Capital Campaign, Masjid, Sports Complex, etc. 

• Result: Zakah obligation fulfilled + massive Sadaqah Jariyah + £12,500 total (with Gift Aid) 
  
  

Example 2: £100,000 Total Giving Capacity 

• £25,000 Zakah → Scholarship Endowment (Zakah obligation fulfilled) 

• £75,000 Sadaqah → Name major facility (Education Wing, Community Centre, etc.) 

• Result: Zakah fulfilled + naming recognition + £125,000 total (with Gift Aid) 
  
  

Example 3: £1,000 Total Giving Capacity 

• £250 Zakah → Emergency Support Centre 

• £750 Sadaqah → General campaign 

• Result: Zakah fulfilled + full participation in transformational legacy + £1,250 (with Gift Aid) 
  
  

Why Both Matter 

Zakah: Obligatory, purifies wealth, fulfils religious duty, must go to eligible categories 

Sadaqah: Voluntary, enormous reward, flexibility, can fund broader projects including infrastructure 

Combining both: 

• Fulfils obligation (Zakah) 

• Maximizes voluntary reward (Sadaqah) 

• Enables full participation in £2M campaign 

• Creates comprehensive Sadaqah Jariyah 
  
  

“The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains.” (Qur’an 2:261) 

CONCLUSION: ZAKAH PAYERS CAN PARTICIPATE! 

While the main £2 million capital campaign is Lillah/Sadaqah, we’ve created £475,000 in Zakah-eligible opportunities enabling Zakah payers to participate while maintaining full scholarly compliance. 

Your Zakah can: 

• Build Food Bank Warehouse serving 12,000+ poor families annually 

• Create Scholarship Endowment educating poor students perpetually 

• Establish Emergency Support Centre preventing homelessness and crisis 

• Expand Contact Centre protecting vulnerable children and struggling families 
  
  

All while fulfilling your Zakah obligation and creating perpetual Sadaqah Jariyah. 

For questions about Zakah eligibility: 

• Phone: 07725974831 

• Email: [email protected] 

• Consult your local scholar 

• We’re happy to obtain fatwas for specific situations 
  
  

May Allah accept your Zakah, multiply your rewards, and make you among those who hasten to good deeds. 

Raedan Institute 
2 Overton Road, Leicester, LE5 0JA 
Registered Charity Numbers: 1113547 / 1209333 

Phone: 07725974831 
Email: [email protected] 
Website: www.raedan-institute.co.uk 

Jazak Allahu Khairan