Gardens of the Sincere – Islamic Integrity in Every Project
Gardens of the Sincere (GOTS) is committed to operating in full compliance with Islamic principles of charity, financial ethics, and humanitarian conduct.
Our work is guided by the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the consensus of classical and contemporary scholars regarding charity distribution, zakat governance, transparency, and ethical behaviour.
This page explains how our projects, financial handling, and organizational conduct remain aligned with Islamic values.
🕌 1. Foundational Principles
Our work is built on the core Islamic values of:
• Ikhlāṣ (Sincerity)
Every project seeks Allah’s pleasure alone.
• Amānah (Trustworthiness)
We handle donor funds with the utmost care and responsibility.
• ʿAdl (Justice)
We prioritize fairness in all decision making, fieldwork, and distribution.
• Ihsān (Excellence)
We strive for the highest standards in humanitarian work.
• Transparency
We regularly update donors with photos, videos, receipts, and field reports.
📘 2. Shariah Alignment of Funds
All funds donated to Gardens of the Sincere are strictly handled according to Islamic guidelines.
✔ No Interest (Ribā)
We do not earn, pay, or benefit from interest.
Donor funds are kept in non-interest accounts.
If interest is ever imposed by a banking system, it is immediately removed and given to non-beneficial charity (non-rewardable), not used for operations.
✔ Halal Use of Funds
Funds are only used for:
Water wells & sanitation
Food aid
Agriculture & livestock
Education & schools
Orphan & widow support
Medical aid
Emergency relief (Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, etc.)
Sustainable development projects
Funds are never used for prohibited activities or non-humanitarian purposes.
✔ No Salary from Zakat
Zakat is not used for staff salaries unless they fall under the category ‘āmilīn ʿalayhā (official zakat workers) — and even then only with clear justification.
We strive to keep zakat 100% for beneficiaries.
🌙 3. Zakat Compliance
We follow the Qur’anic eight categories of zakat recipients:
1. The poor (al-fuqarā’)
2. The needy (al-masākīn)
3. Zakat workers (ʿāmilīn ʿalayhā – restricted)
4. New Muslims (mu’allafah-qulūbuhum)
5. Freeing captives
6. Those in debt
7. In the path of Allah (fī sabīlillāh – classical interpretation)
8. The stranded traveler
Our Zakat Governance Includes:
Separate tracking of zakat vs sadaqah
Transparent allocation
Strict adherence to eligibility
Field verification of recipients
No mixing of funds
Priority to the poorest regions (Africa, Asia, war zones)
🐄 4. Qurban / Qurbani / Udhiya Guidelines
Gardens of the Sincere carries out Qurbani according to:
the teachings of the Qur’an
the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
opinions of scholars from all four madhāhib (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, Hanbali)
Our Qurbani Process:
Animals are healthy, halal, and meet age requirements
Slaughter is done by trained Muslims
“Bismillah Allahu Akbar” is pronounced
Meat is given to the poor, refugees, or areas of crisis
Full transparency with photos & videos
No part of the Qurbani is sold for profit
🧾 5. Ethical Field Operations
✔ Fair Prices & No Exploitation
We avoid inflated costs and ensure fair treatment of local farmers, workers, and suppliers.
✔ Cultural & Religious Sensitivity
Projects adapt to local customs, Islamic values, and community needs.
✔ Trustworthy Local Teams
Our partners on the ground are:
practicing Muslims
vetted personally
trained in amanah & Islamic humanitarian ethics
✔ Zero Tolerance for Corruption
Any field staff violating amanah principles is immediately removed.
📊 6. Financial Transparency
We guarantee:
real field updates
proof of projects
receipts when applicable
photos/videos of distribution
immediate communication when a project is delayed or blocked
Reallocation Rules
If a project becomes impossible (war, flood, government restriction), funds are reallocated to a similar humanitarian need with the donor’s reward preserved — according to Islamic guidelines of niyyah and maslahah.
📚 7. Islamic Advisory & Scholarly Guidance
Gardens of the Sincere consults learned scholars to ensure:
zakat compliance
qurbani compliance
Islamic governance
transparency in distribution
ethical fundraising
clear avoidance of bid’ah, shirk, or unethical spiritual claims
🌍 8. Global Humanitarian Ethics
In line with Islamic principles and international humanitarian standards, we commit to delivering aid based on:
need
urgency
vulnerability
justice
regardless of:
ethnicity
nationality
tribe
political affiliation
Muslims and non-Muslims may receive aid where appropriate — as taught by the Prophet ﷺ.
💛 9. Our Promise to Donors
Every donation is treated as:
a sacred trust (amānah)
a means of purification (zakāh / ṣadaqah)
an investment for the hereafter (ṣadaqah jariyah)
We honour the intention (niyyah) of every donor
and ensure the reward returns fully to them.
📩 10. Contact for Islamic Questions
If you have questions about Islamic compliance, zakat allocation, qurbani processes, or religious guidelines, contact us:
info@gardensofthesincere.com
We respond with clarity, sincerity, and transparency.
