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 you have for it. Although he lived in a distant era amidst a different backdrop, things were not so different in Hussain (as)’s time. The leadership of […]

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 religious leader to come after the death of the Prophet. Here are a few things you should know about this important day. 1. Appointing Successorship at Ghadeer […]

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 around 20 kilometres from the Ka’bah in Makkah, to perform Amal (deeds). The day following marks Eid Al-Adha, signifying the end of Hajj. This article will talk […]

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 be an act of giving money; it encompasses everyday activities that provide benefits to others. Here are 5 charitable acts that we can do which do not […]

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 soul. The health of these two aspects are interconnected and it is therefore important for individuals to take care of both. When examining the role of mental […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]