We also must recognize that many times the social system in place of "selecting" our muslim organizations is based on dunya, not deen orientations of the "board members". This error is selection is perpetuating the dunya's weaknesses. Sheikh Quick is so right about the "cacoon" is part of the problem when it comes to the empowerment.
The Prophet said, "A smile is charity." I also want to recommend visiting click to donate sites. I also believe spending time making dua for people is charity. Planting fruit trees, bushes with berries and flowers with nectar is another way to give sadaka to the creatures of the world. The Prophet said we will be rewarded for it for every creature who is fed from it.
