Stories

January 20th, 2022

The Power of Dua

It was 5:45 a.m.; I was struggling to get out of my warm bed, but the dings from my phone started barging into my day...I opened his message. The message was just a link with the words, “We must pay her debt.”...

January 13th, 2022

Why Is Giving Zakat to Palestine So Important?

Palestine is suffering from a humanitarian crisis which is why Zakat to Palestine is so critical. Learn more how you can help.

January 12th, 2022

Why You Should Give Zakat to Yemen

Why should you give Zakat to Yemen? We look at how to help save the people of Yemen, who are suffering one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world.

December 10th, 2021

How Does Orphan Sponsorship Work?

Zakat Foundation puts 100% of your donations to use when you give to the Orphan Sponsorship Program. Are you ready to choose with love?

December 9th, 2021

Why You Should Consider Orphan Sponsorship

Imagine being left all alone in this world as a young child. One major lifeline these children have is the possibility for orphan sponsorship. Read to discover reasons you should sponsor an orphan.

December 8th, 2021

Can I give Sadaqah to my family?

Yes, you can give sadaqah to your family members as often and as much as you like. The sadaqah itself does not have to be financial or material.

December 3rd, 2021

What Does Ongoing Charity (Sadaqah Jariyah) In Islam Mean?

When the idea of ongoing charity, also known as Sadaqah Jariyah, in Islam is mentioned, there can be a bit of confusion. Islam came as a balanced system that is easy for all people to follow.

November 30th, 2021

Can I Pay My Zakat Early?

Can you pay your Zakat early? Zakat is due after one Islamic lunar year, known as a hawl, but Islamic scholars say that you can do this.

November 15th, 2021

What Does Islam Say About Orphan Care?

What does Islam say about orphan care? Orphan care is highly urged, praised, and rewarded in Islam in this life and the real life to come.

October 27th, 2021

Can You Give Sadaqah to Non-Muslims?

Sadaqah, voluntary charity, can be freely provided to help in any form to any person, creature or creation as long as it fulfills three requirements.

October 25th, 2021

What Is the Role of Zakat In Islam?

Creating a more equitable world starts with uplifting those who lack basic human rights and privileges. It takes social awareness and is almost always connected to the size of the wealth gap, which is constantly growing

October 20th, 2021

Why You Should Donate To Palestine

With the intense conflict, health emergencies, and natural disasters raging around the world, we often lose sight of ongoing, entrenched struggles like those faced by the people of Palestine. Learn how you can help.
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