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September 2nd, 2022

How Can You Help Afghan Refugees?

Both internally displaced Afghan refugees and those who have fled the country are in desperate need of food, shelter, medical supplies and more. Let’s continue to help Afghan refugees together.

August 26th, 2022

How Does Sadaqah Remove Difficulties?

How does sadaqah remove difficulties in your life? Sadaqah eases hardships and can also save someone from calamity

August 25th, 2022

Why Supporting A Muslim Charity Helps Our Community

With global conflict and humanitarian crises continuing to rise, the need for charities to provide quality, consistent humanitarian aid has also grown.

August 16th, 2022

How to Give Sadaqah for Illness

Does giving charity help heal the sick? Yes, charity given for the sake of God can be part of a treatment program for a cure for the sick.

August 5th, 2022

4 Reasons To Donate To Yemen

A truce between the Houthi rebels and the Yemeni government was just announced, but Yemen’s people are still in a humanitarian crisis with millions in dire need. Here are 4 reasons you should donate to Yemen.

August 1st, 2022

What Are the Rules of Zakat?

What are the rules of Zakat? Zakat has three main conditions set Islam: nisab, payment rate, and yearly payment.

July 28th, 2022

How You Can Donate To Palestine

With 2.1 million people in need, Palestine is experiencing a humanitarian crisis. Zakat Foundation of America has been providing aid in Palestine for 20 years.

July 25th, 2022

What Is the True Meaning of Zakat?

The Arabic word Zakat (pronounced zuh • cat) has three distinct meanings in language, in human understanding, and in the spiritual realm.

July 21st, 2022

How Can You Help Bangladesh Flood Victims?

Devastating monsoon floods in Bangladesh have recently created a humanitarian catastrophe. This crisis is far from over, and they need our help to start over.

July 20th, 2022

Do You Pay Zakat on Income or Savings?

Do you pay Zakat on income or savings? Zakat is paid on both income and savings that reach the set Zakat threshold.

July 6th, 2022

What Are the Benefits of Sadaqah?

Along with prayer and divine supplication, sadaqah (charity) is one of three acts of worship that are considered significant in Islam.

June 28th, 2022

Why Is the Islamic Hijri Calendar Special?

Within the Islamic Hijri calendar are times considered especially blessed for Muslims. With the right timing, Muslims can make their charity have the same impact as days, months or even years’ worth of devotion.
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