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December 13th, 2023

Who Can Receive Zakat?

Not everyone who needs financial help is zakat eligible. This is one key point of difference between zakat and sadaqah.

December 5th, 2023

Our Afghanistan Earthquake Relief Efforts

Western Afghanistan was rocked by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks, devastating a population. See our field photos from Afghanistan.

November 15th, 2023

Our Continued Work in Palestine

At a time when all aid is critical, the most immediate survival needs must be met if there’s any hope of providing long-term aid. Join the Caravan of Hope in bringing 1 million meals to Palestinians in Gaza.

November 13th, 2023

Our Relief Work in the Holy Land

Since the beginning of the crisis in Gaza, we’ve worked with our field reps in Palestine as well as key partners to ensure that displaced families and individuals receive the food, water and medical aid they need.

November 3rd, 2023

Help Christians and Muslims Come Together in Pakistan

Unity starts with understanding. In a country that’s overwhelmingly Muslim, Pakistani Christians need to feel unity from their Muslim brothers and sisters.

November 3rd, 2023

How We’re Feeding Gaza’s Displaced and Suffering

Zakat Foundation of America is among the few humanitarian aid organizations providing relief in Gaza. Its team is on the ground distributing hot meals and water to the people of Gaza.

October 31st, 2023

The Current Disaster Situation in Morocco and Libya

Survivors of both the Libya floods and Morocco earthquake face dire circumstances as they try to recover with little resources. Read on to learn more about their situations and how you can help them.

October 27th, 2023

Can Zakat Be Given to Victims of Conflict, Like in Gaza?

Currently, the people of Gaza are enduring massive loss and hardship from sustained assault on them. Can I validly pay my Zakat to them?

October 27th, 2023

3 Reasons To Donate to Morocco

Zakat Foundation of America’s Emergency Response team moved its reserve emergency aid from Istanbul to Marrakech, providing on-the-ground Morocco earthquake relief.

October 27th, 2023

Key Facts About Libya’s Recent Floods

The Libya floods in September 2023 were the deadliest floods in Africa since 1900, killing about 1,000 more people than the next-most disastrous floods in Algeria nearly 100 years ago.  Here’s what you need to know.

October 11th, 2023

Zakat Foundation of America Provides Relief To the Christian Minority Community in Pakistan

In response to armed mobs attacking churches in Pakistan, Zakat Foundation of America has committed to helping lay a new foundation for churches.

September 8th, 2023

How You Can Support Education This Summer

Summer hasn’t ended yet, even if some students are already back in classrooms. It’s not too late to work with an Islamic charity that facilitates education for children at home and abroad.
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