Humanitarian Aid for Afghan Refugees: Rebuilding their Lives in Canada
On August 16, 2021, we were haunted by images of hundreds of Afghans desperately trying to flee instability in their country by clinging onto an airplane as it…
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The Zahra Trust Blog
Stories from the field, updates on our appeals, and reflections on the work your generosity makes possible.
Setting and Keeping New Years’ resolutions
How to Keep a New Year’s Resolution in Islam There is a famous hadith Qudsi, or saying, in which Allah (SWT) tells us, “If you walk towards me,…
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Acts of Service: A love language for the holiday season
‘Tis the season, and although the days are getting colder, the holiday cheer that is coming upon us is one that permeates warmth, joy, and the spirit of…
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Climate change: An Islamic responsibility to care for the planet
The Islamic way of living is one that advocates for complete harmony in nature and upholds the rights of all beings. Somewhere along the way, humans began to…
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4 Beliefs About the “Awaited Saviour”
The concept of the Awaited Saviour is a fundamental belief in Islam. Some Muslims believe that he is yet to be born and so await his birth. In…
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11 Lessons from Imam Ali (as) on How to Live an Ethical life
In 2002, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annaan issued a powerful statement on the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that continues to resonate in…
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Treatment of Orphans in Islam
Orphan (noun): Webster defines an orphan as “a child deprived by death of one or usually both parents” or “one deprived of some protection or advantage”. This is…
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The Global Water Crisis
Water is the world’s most abundant natural resource, yet unfortunately, there is an ongoing global water crisis. In developed countries, the ease with which water can be accessed…
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The Impact of the message of Imam Hussain (as)
In an era where fake news is widespread and indistinguishable from reality, it can be difficult to commit and stand up for any cause, let alone sacrifice all…
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Eid Al-Ghadeer and its Significance: 3 Key Facts
Eid Al-Ghadeer is a day celebrated by Shia Muslims. It commemorates the day that Ali ibn Ali Talib, the cousin of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was appointed as the…
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