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Ramadan with Children: How to Keep it Meaningful and Manageable 

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Ramadan with children across Canada often means long fasts, chilly evenings, and busy routines — but it also offers warmth, connection, and deep spiritual growth when approached with care.   At The Zahra Trust, we see Ramadan as a month to gently guide children toward faith through compassion and understanding.   “O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed…
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Part 1: Day in the Life of a Field Worker

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Behind every charitable project delivered on time and every family supported with dignity is a field worker quietly carrying the weight of responsibility, compassion, and commitment.   Hassan Al-Jarrah is one of those individuals. With decades of experience in journalism, translation, humanitarian advocacy, and community service, Hassan’s daily work reflects both professionalism and profound devotion.   His…
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Welcoming the Month of Ramadan: Excerpts from the Prophet’s (saww) Sermon 

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As Ramadan approaches in Canada’s vibrant Muslim communities, the Prophet’s (saww) sermon offers powerful guidance to prepare our hearts and actions.   This sermon, handed down through Imam al-Rida (as), encapsulates the mercy and spiritual opportunity of this blessed month.   “O people, indeed the month of Allah has approached you with blessings, mercy and forgiveness. In the eyes…
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