The First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah
Dhul Hijjah is one of the four sacred months in Islam. The first ten days hold a special status and are referred to as the “Al-Ayyam al-Ma’lumat” or…
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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.
Unlock the Power of Workplace Giving
At The Zahra(s) Trust Canada, we firmly believe in the Power of giving back, and we've made it easier than ever for employed professionals to make a meaningful…
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Meet The Zahra Trust Canada
We are pleased to make an exciting announcement:The Zahra Foundation will now be known as The Zahra(s) Trust Canada. For years, The Zahra Foundation has been making a…
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Nowruz: The grounding that can help us rise above
The period between March 20th & 21st marks the celebration of the day of Nowruz amongst millions worldwide and is considered the first day of Spring by many…
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Self-reflection: a Journey Toward our Awaited Saviour
The holy month of Sha’ban is incredibly auspicious as it hosts the sacred night of blessings. This night of benefits is given its name due to the historical…
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The After Thoughts of Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha has come and passed, what have learnt? “Those who go to Mecca for obligatory and voluntary pilgrimage (Hajj and Umrah) are the guests of Allah (swt),…
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6 Facts about the Sixth Holy Imam, Imam Ja’far al Sadiq (as)
Imam Ja’far al Sadiq (as), an individual born in 8th century, has influenced the lives of hundreds of millions around the globe until today. Despite the great number…
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What is Fidya? “Allah Intends for Us Ease”
“The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the…
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The Mahdi: How Will the 12th Imam Revive Justice?
From within the family to the community to the broader world stage, issues of injustice and oppression have always existed. The ugly face of injustice and oppression can…
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