As the last ten nights approach, Muslims enter the most spiritually charged phase of Ramadan, with the unmatched opportunity of Laylatul Qadr. MyTenNights is a donation platform built to automate giving across these nights.
What is MyTenNights?
MyTenNights automates charitable giving across the final ten nights of Ramadan. Once set up, a portion of a chosen total is sent every night between Maghrib and Fajr in the giver's local time zone - so giving continues even if someone is asleep, travelling or offline. It's also intended to support more intentional, structured giving.
Why plan giving across the last ten nights rather than one night?
Laylatul Qadr is most likely to fall on an odd night - the 27th is considered most probable by many - but the exact date is hidden. The only way to be certain of giving on it is to give across all ten nights.
How do I decide how much is Zakat and how much is Sadaqah?
Before setting up a giving plan, it helps to decide how much is mandatory Zakat and how much is voluntary Sadaqah. Most UK charities on the platform allow donations to be allocated between the two and let specific projects be selected.
For example, £600 given across the last ten nights might be split as £400 Zakat toward poverty relief and £200 Sadaqah toward education or mosque construction.
What giving styles can I choose from?
- Split equally - the same amount given every night
- Focus on odd nights - the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th
- Weight toward the 27th - while still covering every night
Does automating my giving replace intention?
No - automation is a tool, not a substitute for niyyah (intention). Setting an intention before Ramadan begins, and renewing it through the month, keeps automated giving anchored in worship rather than habit alone. One example: "O Allah, I give this charity seeking Your acceptance. Let it fall on the night of Laylatul Qadr and write me among those whose sins are forgiven." This can be repeated nightly: "O Allah, accept my giving tonight and make it a means of Your mercy and Jannah."
Can I add my own giving on top of MyTenNights?
Yes - many use MyTenNights as a base and add to it when moved to give more, give locally, or involve family in choosing a cause. It can also be paired with MyFridays or MyTenDays for broader giving habits through Ramadan and Dhul Hijjah.
How should I choose which causes to support?
A mix of short-term relief and long-term Sadaqah Jariyah - wells, education, orphan sponsorship - is worth considering, alongside a preference for transparent charities. Selecting a few key causes tends to work better than spreading a donation thinly across many.
What is Gift Aid, and should UK donors activate it?
Gift Aid adds an extra 25% to a UK taxpayer's donation at no cost to them - it's activated by ticking the relevant box during setup to confirm UK taxpayer status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I split my giving equally or focus on odd nights?
An equal split guarantees a donation on every night; an odd-night strategy places more weight on the nights considered most likely to be Laylatul Qadr. Both are valid approaches.
Is MyTenNights suitable for paying Zakat?
Yes - Zakat should be calculated properly and marked as such during setup, choosing Zakat-eligible causes.
What causes can I support through MyTenNights?
Food aid, clean water, medical care, orphan support and other causes are available.
How does Gift Aid work?
It adds 25% from HMRC at no extra cost to the donor - for example, a £100 donation becomes £125.
