The following article is from Islamic Relief Worldwide ( Please after reading this article click the above title, it will take you to their webpage or visit to assist those in need.) Those who (in charity) spend of their goods by night and by day, secretly and publicly, will have their reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve." (Al-Quran, 2:274) Helping others gives comfort to the heart; the first person who benefits from an act of charity is the benefactor himself by watching a smile form on the lips of another person. Show kindness to others and you will certainly be the first one to benefit. Islam teaches us to act in a caring manner to all of God's creation. The Prophet Muhammad, who is described in the Qur’an as “a mercy to the worlds” said: “All creation is the family of God, and the person most beloved by God (is the one) who is kind and caring toward His family." In response to the recent East Africa Crisis Appeal, it’s a du...