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 Zahra Trust Blog
Stories from the field, updates on our appeals, and reflections on the work your generosity makes possible.
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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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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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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