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International Women’s Day

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Ramadan softens the heart. It teaches us that care is not optional – it is responsibility.   On International Women’s Day, we reflect on the women whose strength holds families together through hunger, loss, and uncertainty.  Women as the Backbone of Community In our tradition, women are not side stories. They are pillars.   From Fatima Zahra (sa) to Zainab (as),…
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How Imam Ali’s (as) justice shows up in everyday choices 

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Ramadan invites reflection.   Imam Ali (as) taught that justice is not reserved for leaders – it belongs to everyone. It shows up quietly, in what we buy, what we say, and what we ignore.  Justice as a way of life  Imam Ali (as) lived simply so others could live at all.   He treated public wealth as sacred, refusing comfort…
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From Rationing  Meals to Weeks of Food Security: Hamida’s Story 

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Some evenings, Hamida’s hardest task was not cooking. It was deciding how little she could serve, and still make it last.  Hamida is 48 and lives in Sana’a, Yemen. Seven years ago, her husband died of cancer. He had worked as a daily wage labourer, and when he passed away, the family’s only income disappeared. Since then, Hamida…
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Lessons from the life of Imam Hassan (as) 

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Ramadan softens the heart.   It reminds us what it feels like to be without – even briefly.   Imam Hassan (as) lived that awareness year-round. His legacy shows us that true leadership feeds people first.  A model of stability Imam Hassan (as) is remembered for patience, wisdom, and generosity.   He knew that hunger steals more than strength – it steals potential.   That’s why he…
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Part 2: Day in the Life of a Field Worker 

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Humanitarian work is often spoken about in numbers—projects completed, families reached, aid delivered—but behind those figures are individuals who quietly document reality, navigate risk, and carry stories from the field to the world. One such individual is a Reporting Officer at The Zahra Trust’s Kabul Office. His work ensures that every act of service is…
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