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January 11th, 2023

Can You Give Cash for Zakat?

When the wealth or asset you are paying zakat on is a form of currency, whether it is personal or business wealth, you must pay zakat on it in cash at a rate of 2.5% of its total amount.

January 10th, 2023

Zakat Foundation of America Delivers Winter Relief Into 2023

Zakat Foundation's winter relief program is a service that runs through the winter season. Each kit is designed to support a family throughout the entirety of the winter season.

January 4th, 2023

Can You Give Sadaqah For Deceased Loved Ones?

When a loved one passes away, you may want to honor their legacy with a gift of charity. In Islam, there are a few ways to honor their legacy.

December 13th, 2022

Can Zakat Be Given to Students?

If a student falls into one of the eight eligible Zakat categories, such a person can use received Zakat funds for educational purposes, as Zakat monies are restricted only in terms of lawful acquisition and usage.

December 9th, 2022

Sona Jabarte Preserves the Gambia Culture with the Gambia Academy

Have you ever stopped to think that music could help people reclaim their heritage and overcome decades of British Imperialism? This is precisely what Sona Jabarte has done with the Gambia Academy.

December 8th, 2022

Bringing Thanksgiving Charity to Our Community

This year, as fears of a recession loom, The Hill reported that the average cost of a family Thanksgiving dinner is up 20% over last year, which places a further strain on families that might already be struggling.

December 8th, 2022

Remembering Lavarice Gaudin: A humanitarian hero and a beloved son of Haiti!

Haiti lost one of its beloved sons. The grief of losing such a humanitarian leader is heartbreaking, but I hope that the school he built will raise many Lavarice for Haiti.

December 5th, 2022

Can Zakat Be Given to Flood Victims?

Can Zakat be given to flood victims? We answer this popular question.

December 1st, 2022

Why Giving Zakat With A 100% Donation Policy Is Important

Charity is highly encouraged in the Islamic faith, and it is even one of the pillars of Islam: Zakat.

November 28th, 2022

Why You Should Donate to Pakistan Flood Relief

Climate change is driving Pakistan's floods. What can we do to bring Pakistan flood relief?

November 16th, 2022

Do You Know How Much Zakat to Pay?

Do You Know How Much Zakat to Pay? Make five assessments about your wealth to determine your Zakat payment

November 15th, 2022

What Is Kaffara and Why Is Kaffara Important?

Kaffara, along with fidya, is a measure prescribed for Muslims to address these breaks in fasting and help our Ramadan worship stay pure.
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