The Qur'aan:
"You shall give the due alms to the relatives, the needy, the poor, and the travelling alien, but do not be excessive, extravagant."
"They ask thee, (O Muhammad), what they shall spend. Say: that which ye spend for good (must go) to parents and near kindred and orphans and the needy and the wayfarer. And whatsoever good ye do, lo! Allah is Aware of it. (2:215)"
Nabi (s.a.w) said,
"Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity." - Tirmizhi
Hadeeth of Bukhari that under the shade on the Day of Judgement will be seven. He (s.a.w) then lists them and amongst them is: "a man who gives in charity, in such a manner that his left hand does not know what his right hand gives in charity"
TODAYS CHARITY:
Pair in hospital after Kismot 'killer' curry contest
Kismot restaurant Kismot's curry competition aims to raise money for charity!!!!!
Two people have been taken to hospital following the "world's hottest chilli" competition at an Edinburgh Indian restaurant.
Parties, BBQ's, fun days, competitions and so many more examples of todays methods of raising money for charity which have no Islamic value to it are accepted, more like demanded by Muslims nowadays.
There are Masaajid who almost do an auction type money raising events in Ramadhan.
"We have fiftyone pounds from Abdullah Bhai, who can beat this, who wants to outweight him on the scale on the day of judgement, place your bids"...
"Yes we have one hundred and one pounds from Ismail Bhai Paisawala. Allah Qubool Farmaye (May Allah accept it)" - How ironic that the essence of charity is being eaten up by the presenter, by the public and by the danger of complete lack of sincerity in the donation that he adds, "May Allah accept it"?
Next time you give even a penny, remind yourself, "why am I giving charity and for whose pleasure am I donating"
): Whether you hide what is in your breasts or reveal it, Allah knows it."(3:29) 
