Fasting is a highly recommended act in Islam with many benefits. The Holy Qur’an says, “O’ you who have Faith! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard yourselves (against evil).” (Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 183). While fasting is mandatory during the blessed month of Ramadan,…
Imam Mahdi (ajtfs) is the twelfth Imam for Shia Muslims, in occultation since the early days of his life. He is the promised savior whom Muslims await for his return – restoring justice and peace to the world. Birth and Hope The birth of Imam Mahdi (ajtfs) is remembered in both holy reverence and hopeful…
Winter for many of us is a season filled with joy because of warm evenings at home, hot chocolate and lattes, holiday breaks from school and work so plenty of time with family and loved ones! Unfortunately, for those living in poverty, winter can be the most difficult time of year for many reasons. In…
Giving charity is an integral part of Islam. However, charity does not only involve the act of giving money. In Islam, there are numerous activities that are considered charitable by providing benefit to others and ourselves. Here are 5 charitable acts that we can do which do not involve donating money. 1) Every kindly act…
Donation Process As a charity working around the globe supporting those in critical situations, we are often asked by our valued donors ‘How do my donations reach those in need?’Well, hopefully this post will help answer that question and make it more clear! Needs Assessment and Project Proposal We work with on the ground partners…
Charity is an integral part of the Islamic faith. Within the school of the Ahlulbayt (as), two of the ten obligatory acts comprising the branches of faith (furu’ al-din) involve charity. These two are Zakat and Khums. Aside from these two obligatory forms of charity, voluntary charity is also highly recommended in Islam. This is…
Salaam Alaykum, Respected Donors! Eid Mubarak! In honor of the celebration of Eid, the Zahra Trust team in Najaf was able to provide several orphans with new, comfortable, and well-fitting clothes and shoes. In order to celebrate and give them a sense of independence, the children were able to choose their own clothes and shoes,…
Salaam Respected Donors. We are reaching out to you today to ask for your help urgently. Earlier this month, floods in various regions of Afghanistan including Balkhab District in the Sar e Pol Province, caused significant damage which affected hundreds of families. Thousands of individuals are at risk of illness and disease due to lack…
Salaam Alaykum respected donors! As we enter the month of June, the Zahra Trust teams all around the Middle East are working hard to continue our mission of helping those who are struggling. Many times families in need aren’t able to afford meat for several weeks, if not months at a time, because of the…
