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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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Healing the Heart of a Young Orphan 

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One day, Ali stopped being the loud child full of confidence. Ali is seven years old and lives in Nabatieh, Lebanon. After losing his father at a young age, he struggled with grief that was deepened by the trauma of war and displacement, leaving him anxious and withdrawn. At school, trembling hands, sudden outbursts, and…
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Sadaqah Jariyah: How One Good Act Can Continue Forever 

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What if your generosity today became someone’s hope tomorrow—and for years to come?  Sadaqah Jariyah allows believers to give in a way that never truly ends.   Rooted in Islamic teachings and deeply cherished in our tradition, it turns compassion into a lasting source of reward.  At The Zahra Trust, Sadaqah Jariyah is about building futures, not just meeting needs.  What Does Sadaqah…
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When the Water Took Everything: Zahra’s Story  

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The flood arrived without warning, turning an ordinary day into a choice between escape and loss.  In Shigar District, Gilgit Baltistan, Zahra is a 45 year old widow raising two children on her own. Floodwater tore through her village and into her home, leaving no time to gather belongings or protect what mattered. When the current eased, the house was…
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