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November 11th, 2022

What Counts as an Islamic Donation?

What Counts as an Islamic Donation? Every possible human action that you freely give from what you rightfully have for an outcome that God loves and that you do because you want to please God is an Islamic donation.

November 10th, 2022

The Faith and Philanthropy Summit

From Oct. 13 to 15, around 50 world-leading philanthropists from different faiths gathered in Vatican City to talk about the world's most pressing challenges.

November 9th, 2022

How to Calculate Zakat on Cash

Yes. Cash is the easiest asset to use to grow one’s wealth (mal), and Zakat comes due on all growing and producing wealth. Zakat comes due on cash that meets three conditions.

November 1st, 2022

Zakat Foundation of America Celebrates Pink October

Everywhere we look this month, we can see brands changing their logos and people updating their social media profiles and icons to include a pink ribbon in honor of Pink October.

October 13th, 2022

Is Microfinance Zakat or Sadaqah?

Microfinance is neither Zakat nor sadaqah in either its modern conceptual formation or its growing (oppressive) practical form.

October 3rd, 2022

Why Sudan Flood Emergency Relief Is Critical

The Sudan flood has caused devastation in over half of the country and the heart-wrenching situation on the ground makes emergency relief crucial.

September 30th, 2022

Can Zakat Be Used to Fight Climate Change?

It depends. Yes, if by fighting climate change we mean giving Zakat directly to people made eligible for Zakat because of the ecological disasters and losses climate change has inflicted upon them.

September 30th, 2022

Zakat Foundation of America joins Top Rated List once again in 2022

GreatNonprofits has once again selected Zakat Foundation of America as a top-rated charity.

September 22nd, 2022

How to Donate to Yemen

It’s not as difficult as some might think to donate to Yemen. There are plenty of causes to give to for both short-term and long-term aid.

September 21st, 2022

Why Pakistan Flood Emergency Relief Matters

Pakistan floods don’t just impact Pakistanis, they impact all of us. Learn more about how you can help Pakistan flood victims.

September 13th, 2022

How Can You Help Pakistan Flood Victims?

In August, monsoon rains fell as they usually do in Pakistan. Help us to more for those impacted by these floods now and in the future by giving today.

September 12th, 2022

Can Zakat Be Given for Education?

Can Zakat be given for education? In principle, no, Zakat can’t be given for education. The Quran states the eight exclusive categories of “people” – not interests or institutions – eligible for Zakat payments.
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