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Discover what moonsighting in Islam means, how it is determined, and why it matters for marking sacred time and welcoming key months like Shahr Ramadan.

Community begins where families feel secure.   Ramadan brings people together – but hunger pushes them apart. When basic needs are unmet, stress replaces patience, and survival replaces connection.  Allah (swt) says:  “Whoever saves a life, it is as if they saved all of humanity.”   Surah Maidah, Verse 32 Stability Protects Relationships At The Zahra Trust, we know strong families…

Learn what Shab-e-Barat is, why it matters in Islam, and how this sacred night of forgiveness, mercy, and divine decree can transform your faith and actions.

Ramadan asks us a quiet but powerful question: Who are we becoming?   Remembering Imam al-Mahdi (ajtfs) is not limited to whispered prayers. It is found in how we treat the vulnerable, how we respond to suffering, and how we build community.  Allah (swt) reminds us:  “The servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk humbly upon the…

A distracted heart is often a tired heart – not a careless one.   During Ramadan, we expect our prayers to feel deeper. When they don’t, guilt can creep in.  But Islam teaches compassion – even toward ourselves.  Allah (swt) tells us:  “And whoever puts their trust in Allah, He will be enough for them.”  Surah Al-Talaq, Verse 3 Calm the body to calm the heart  Focus doesn’t begin…

“You shall never attain the (perfect standard) of righteousness until you spend (in charity) from (the wealth) that you love; and whatever you spend, Allah surely knows it.” Surah Ale Imran, Verse 92

“Whoever saves one life, it is as if he had saved all of mankind.” Surah Maidah, Verse 32