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Zakat Foundation of America embodies the inclusive beauty of Islam through programs that reach the destitute of all faiths both at home and abroad.

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An ever-flowing charity, Sadaqah Jariyah provides clean water so communities can thrive.

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The second wave of COVID-19 is ravaging through India leaving thousands gasping for air. The infection rates are surging, and people are dying as they wait for hospital beds and care that may never come. Please help us bring round-the-clock care and medical supplies by helping us build COVID-19 Isolation Centers.

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Palestine

Palestinians are in peril as Israeli forces move to evict hundreds of Palestinian families from their homes in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in east Jerusalem. This forced displacement of Palestinians is nothing short of ethnic cleansing. Please help us bring immediate aid to Palestinians by sending emergency relief now.

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Yemen

The situation in Yemen is dire. Yemen is now considered the LARGEST humanitarian crisis in the world by the UN. More than 80% of Yemen is in need of humanitarian aid. This is partly due to a collapse in critical infrastructure that provides healthcare, water, sanitation, and education. Help us as we bring crucial assistance to Yemen.

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June 16th, 2021

When Do I Pay My Zakat, and How Do I Calculate It?

Zakat is intended to purify your wealth, protect you from sins and evil that stem from greed, and care for the vulnerable and needy in your community. Zakat Foundation makes it easy for you to pay your Zakat.

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June 9th, 2021

Is Zakat Owed on Rental Property?

Is Zakat owed on rental property you own? Find out if Zakat is owed on the property value of your rental property, the rental revenue, and more.

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June 4th, 2021

How to Calculate Zakat on Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency is 100% Zakatable wealth. This is because cryptocurrency is considered a system of money by meeting six key measures of currency.

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