Stories

October 1st, 2014

Wheelchair Recipient Receives Medical Achievement Award

Dr. Mahajebeen Mardarkar has received the highest achievement award for a disabled student in the medical field from the government of her home state, Karnataka, India.

September 29th, 2014

How does Zakat Foundation of America choose where Udhiya/Qurbani is performed?

Zakat Foundation of America considers three criteria when choosing where to perform Udhiya/Qurbani.

September 29th, 2014

Who Receives Udhiya/Qurbani? Kids Like Abuya and Sumon

When you perform your Udhiya/Qurbani in Kenya, Abuya, her grandmother and many others in need will benefit.

September 26th, 2014

#GivingTuesday is Coming! But What Is It?

Have you heard about something called #GivingTuesday? Are you wondering what it is?

September 22nd, 2014

Iraq, Gaza and Syria Need Your Udhiya/Qurbani

Your Udhiya/Qurbani in the Middle East will give hungry people the nourishing food they need. The savory aroma of meat cooking will lift their spirits and the Eid gift you send will bring joy to their hearts.

September 22nd, 2014

Is Udhiya/Qurbani Obligatory?

The practice of Udhiya is generally regarded by scholars as either a confirmed practice of the Prophet (Sunnah Mu’akadah)), or as an outright obligation (wajib).

September 1st, 2014

Everything You Need to Know About Udhiya/Qurbani

About Udhiya/Qurbani - Zakat Foundation of America (ZF) is your one-stop shop for all Udhiya/Qurbani needs.

September 1st, 2014

Five Heartbreaking Truths From Gaza

Heartbreaking Truths From Gaza - aftermath of 50 days of bombing in Gaza: 2,139 dead, 11,000 wounded, 20,000 homes destroyed, 500,000 homeless.

September 1st, 2014

Zakat Foundation Promotes Education Initiatives at ISNA 2014

Zakat Foundation highlighted its current educational initiatives over Labor Day Weekend at the Islamic Society of North America 2014 Conference with “Give a Gift, Get a Gift.”

August 28th, 2014

Going to ISNA? Don’t Miss Zakat Foundation of America!

Going to ISNA? Stop by booth 525 to Give a Gift, Get a Gift: Sponsor an orphan or student, get a ZF backpack full of school supplies for a needy child.

August 25th, 2014

Violence Prevention Strategies Include Mentoring, Outreach

Chicago has suffered a violent summer. Zakat Foundation of AmericaCCC in South Shore has been working through mentoring, outreach and collaborations to reduce violence now and into the future.

August 17th, 2014

Forum on Zakat and Economic Justice at WIEF

Zakat Foundation of America Executive Director Halil Demir addressed the Master Class on Zakat and Poverty Alleviation at the 10th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in October.