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5 Important Reasons to teach Children about Charity

Posted on June 24, 2021

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 is done as an act of kindness. As we raise a new generation of Muslims, it is important to teach them the importance of giving to charity….

What is Qurbani? The Charitable Sacrifice in Islam

Posted on June 17, 2021

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 fortunate. This act of sacrifice is referred to as Qurbani and is mandatory for those to partake in Hajj, but recommended to everyone else who can afford it. Those who…

Answers to 6 common questions about sponsoring a water well for a community in need!

Posted on June 10, 2021

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 provide a solution to this crisis and are a continuous source of relief to communities in need. Last week we shared a post all about Sadaqa Jariya…

Sadaqa Jariya: Providing a sustainable water solution for communities in need

Posted on June 3, 2021

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 recommended, and also in some cases obligatory. Amongst the highly recommended forms of charity is a Sadaqa Jariya. What is a Sadaqa Jariya? A Sadaqa Jariya is…

Ramadan 2021 Relief Report: An Exciting Update!

Posted on May 28, 2021

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 comparison to last year’s campaign, this year’s funds have doubled. This means that our ability and capability to provide aid and assistance is two times greater. While our final report for Ramadan 2021 is still…

The Eid Experience for Orphans and Vulnerable Children

Posted on May 13, 2021

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 of Ramadan. Usually, this day is spent offering prayers in our mosques, having a feast-like meal for lunch or dinner, and giving gifts to our loved ones. This year, like…

The Best Aamal for the Last 10 nights of Shahr Ramadan

Posted on May 7, 2021

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 soul and endure nearness to Allah (swt). Throughout those final days, seeking forgiveness and reciting dhikr should be maintained throughout this month and after Shahr Ramadan. Maintaining…

The Amazingly Generous Life of Sayeda Khadija (sa)

Posted on April 23, 2021

Sayeda Khadija (sa) is known across the ummah as one of the four greatest women of this world and the next. Alongside her is Lady Asiya (sa) wife of Pharoah, Lady Maryam (sa) mother of Christ (as), and Sayeda Fatima (sa) daughter of Muhammad and Khadija (sawa). In today’s blog post, we explore; what makes Sayeda Khadija (sa)…

Ramadan: 5 Reasons why charity is so important in this blessed month

Posted on April 16, 2021

Ramadan is one of the holiest times of the year for over one billion individuals around the globe. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sawa) and the infallible Imams (as) greatly emphasized the benefits of this blessed month and its importance. Within the Holy Qur’an, the month of Ramadan is referenced as follows: ‘The month of Ramadan is…

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5 Important Reasons to teach Children about Charity

What is Qurbani? The Charitable Sacrifice in Islam

Answers to 6 common questions about sponsoring a water well for a community in need!

Sadaqa Jariya: Providing a sustainable water solution for communities in need

Ramadan 2021 Relief Report: An Exciting Update!

The Eid Experience for Orphans and Vulnerable Children

The Best Aamal for the Last 10 nights of Shahr Ramadan

The Amazingly Generous Life of Sayeda Khadija (sa)

Ramadan: 5 Reasons why charity is so important in this blessed month

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