Stories

July 13th, 2021

Is the Qurbani Sacrifice (Udhiyah) Mandatory on Muslims?

Making the qurbani sacrifice of a designated, approved animal (also commonly called udhiyah) as an act of worship is part of Islamic tradition, but is it mandatory? Learn the answer here.

July 12th, 2021

Dhul Hijjah: 5 Ways To Maximize Your Blessings

Dhul Hijjah, known as the Month of Pilgrimage, is considered one of the holiest months in Islam. Find out 5 easy ways to gain a multitude of blessings during the Hajj season.

July 6th, 2021

The Hunger Crisis in Gaza

Zakat Foundation of America is on the ground in Gaza, feeding 1,000 families a week in partnership with the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF).

June 29th, 2021

Yemen Needs Your Qurbani

Give Qurbani in Yemen this year. With the hunger crisis in Yemen due to conflict, more Yemenis need food aid than ever. Learn why you should give your Qurbani to Yemen.

June 28th, 2021

Why Doing Qurbani Overseas Is Important

Donating locally is important, but so is helping those far away. Zakat Foundation has over two decades of experience, delivering Udhiyah/Qurbani meat in more than 40 countries.

June 23rd, 2021

Why You Should Give Your Qurbani Sacrifice to Palestine This Year

Feed the needy in Palestine with your Qurbani sacrifice. For almost two decades, we have given Qurbani to the impoverished in Palestine.

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.

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.

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.

May 28th, 2021

Why Has Israel Targeted Palestinian Humanitarian Aid?

Zakat Foundation has already begun a campaign to distribute 1,000 food packages, 1,000 gallons of drinking water and 1,000 hygiene packages each week for 10 weeks.

May 25th, 2021

A Prayer for Palestine

While there isn’t a special prayer for Palestine, it is recommended for Muslims to ask God for help in prayer. Here is a special prayer (or dua) for Palestine and the Palestinian people.

May 12th, 2021

Eid Mubarak from Zakat Foundation of America

We wish you a happy and healthy Eid 2021! May you find blessings in your wealth, forgiveness from God, and rewards in the Hereafter.