5 Amal Recommended for Arafat & Eid Al-Adha
The Day of Arafah is an Islamic holiday that lands on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah. On this day, pilgrims gather at Arafat, which is a region…
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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.
5 Acts of Charity Which do not Involve Money
Charity is an essential part of Islam as it helps others in this world and ourselves in the afterlife. Contrary to popular belief, charity does not have to…
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5 Ways Islam Promotes Spiritual and Mental Health
Islam approaches health holistically, considering physical, spiritual and mental health. From an Islamic point of view, a human consists of two aspects; the physical body and the metaphysical…
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5 Important Reasons to teach Children about Charity
Charity in Islam comes in three forms; Zakat, Khums and Sadaqa. The first two are compulsory donations of one’s wealth to charity while the latter is not obligatory and…
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What is Qurbani? The Charitable Sacrifice in Islam
Every year the 10th to the 13th of Dhul Hijjah marks Eid ul-Adha, whereby Muslims sacrifice livestock animals to mark the completion of Hajj. The meat of the animal that is slaughtered is distributed among the less…
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Answers to 6 common questions about sponsoring a water well for a community in need!
Unfortunately, hundreds of millions around the globe are currently living without an easily accessible source of safe, clean drinking water. Water wells and other sustainable water solutions help…
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Sadaqa Jariya: Providing a sustainable water solution for communities in need
Islam is a religion which not only focuses on individual acts of worship but also communal service. In Islam, giving charity and supporting those in need is highly…
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Ramadan 2021 Relief Report: An Exciting Update!
The success of this Ramadan has brought countless blessings. By the grace of Allah SWT, your donations have helped to raise over $200,000 of aid this Ramadan. In…
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The Eid Experience for Orphans and Vulnerable Children
For many of us, Eid is a day filled with fun and excitement, as we gather with family and friends to celebrate the end of the holy month…
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The Best Aamal for the Last 10 nights of Shahr Ramadan
The final days of Shahr Ramadan have been bestowed upon us. The last ten days of this holy month consist of numerous Aamal and supplications to purify one’s…
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