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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…

Salaam Alaykum respected donors! With the help of your continued support, on May 21st, the Zahra Trust Teams in Iraq and Afghanistan held celebrations in honor of the wiladat of Imam Ali ibn Musa Al-Ridha (as). Children participated in recitations and presentations, lectures were given by scholars, and sweets and cake were distributed to everyone…

Salaam Alaykum respected donors!  Ramadan Mubarak! We hope this month brings health and prosperity to you and your loved ones!  During this holy month, we work hard to carry out our mission of providing resources for those in need to ensure that they have a happy and healthy Ramadan. This week, thanks to your generous…

Salaam Alaykum respected donors! Today, the Zahra Trust team in the Middle East took a trip to some local shops with a group of children in need. Thanks to your generous donations, they were able to help them purchase new clothes and shoes to ensure that they have well-fitting, comfortable, and protective attire. Alhumdulillah we…

Salaam Alaykum respected donors! This week, the Zahra Trust Team in Najaf, Iraq, cooked and packed over 500 hot meals for vulnerable families as well as Islamic Seminary students. Your continued donations make it possible for us to provide fresh meals like these and other vital resources to those in need. Thank you for your…

Salaam Alaykum! We have an exciting fundraising opportunity coming up this Saturday in Connecticut. Our two teams from Albany, NY will be participating in a 3 vs 3 basketball game. But that’s not all – we are also aiming to raise funds for orphans and widows in need. Our goal is to reach $2500, which…