The Ceylon Baithulmal Fund Inc., established on 29th March 1957 and later incorporated by an Act of Parliament (Law No. 9 of 1976), was founded with a noble mission to alleviate poverty and uplift the socio-economic conditions of the Sri Lankan Muslim community. Since its inception, the Fund has remained steadfast in addressing the challenges of destitution, hardship, and social inequality faced by the underprivileged. Guided by the principles of compassion, solidarity, and accountability, the organization seeks to provide meaningful assistance to those in need, empower families to achieve self-reliance, and promote community welfare through structured and sustainable initiatives.
“Charity is due upon every joint of a person, every day the sun rises…”
“Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.”
“When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jāriyah, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him.”
“The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.”
“Protect yourself from Hell-fire even by giving half a date in charity.”
“Allah said: ‘Spend, O son of Adam, and I shall spend on you.’”
“Charity does not decrease wealth…”
“Sadaqah extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire.”
“Giving charity to a relative is two: charity and maintaining family ties.”
“The best charity is that which is given when you are healthy, covetous, hoping for wealth and fearing poverty.”
“The upper hand is better than the lower hand (i.e., the one who gives is better than the one who receives).”
“Every good word is charity.”
“Removing a harmful thing from the road is charity.”
“Smiling at your brother is charity.”
“Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.”
“Whoever gives in charity the equivalent of a date from lawful earnings… Allah accepts it with His right hand and nurtures it…”
“The most beloved of deeds to Allah are those that are continuous, even if small.”
“Charity given secretly extinguishes the anger of the Lord.”
“Every act of kindness is charity.”
“If one gives in charity what equals one date from honest earnings… Allah will accept it with His right hand and cause it to increase…”
Families: 58,238 | Donated: LKR 1,196.6 Mn
Families: 40,453 | Donated: LKR 426.8 Mn
Students: 8,773 | Donated: LKR 360.7 Mn
Families: 9,010 | Donated: LKR 489.1 Mn
Donated: LKR 44.8 Mn
Ceylon Baithulmal Fund operates on some fundamental principles that define its ethical and operational standards:
Audited accounts are maintained for all funds, ensuring accountability since 1957.
100% of Zakat funds are distributed to the poor and underprivileged without deductions.
All operations are reviewed by a Sharia Board to ensure alignment with Islamic principles.
Standard procedures ensure fair evaluation and eligibility assessments for fund disbursement.
Financial schemes are designed to minimize risk for all involved parties.
“Spend (on charity), O son of Adam, and I shall spend on you.”
The Charity You Give Will be Your Shade on the Day of Judgement
Save Yourself from Hellfire Even by Giving a Half Date Fruit in Charity
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