Shawwal: Month of Reward
Find out about the month of Shawwal, its significance and some of the events that took place within it throughout Islamic History.
Ramadan Resources | 2023
Ramadan is a time of spirituality and recommitment to faith. Here, we’ve collated a short list of online Ramadan Resources for your benefit.
How to Calculate Zakat
Zakat calculations are overwhelming. But don’t worry, we have you covered. One of the most common questions we receive at Human Concern International is how exactly do I calculate my Zakat? In this blog, we will break it down for you in 4 easy steps. For your convenience, we have a Zakat calculator ready to go. Zakat: Getting Started Some […]
Zakat: The Inward and Outward Dimensions
As Muslims, we inherit a profoundly spiritual tradition and a practical tradition, meant not only for personal development but also for human connectivity. Namely, Zakat. Zakat is the 3rd pillar of Islam that upholds our faith as believers and serves as the necessary foundation for living our lives. Some acts of Islam consist of inward […]
Who Receives Zakat?
“Charities are only for the poor and the needy, and those employed to collect them, and those whose hearts are to be reconciled, and for [the freedom of] the slaves and the debtors, and in the way of Allah, and for the traveller. [This is] an ordinance from Allah and Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.” (Surah Tawbah 9:60) Zakat is obligatory for Muslims. We know […]
The Social and Economic Benefits of Zakat
Millions of people today experience severe unemployment, crushing debt, distress, lack of educational opportunities, poverty, hunger, and lack of access to clean water. This Ramadan, we have a means to continue the fight against these social ailments – Zakat. Zakat has the potential to eradicate hunger, thirst, and poverty. With a focus on alleviating poverty, […]
Dua for Last 10 Days of Ramadan
The last ten nights of Ramadan are a time when Allah’s blessings, compassion, and mercy encompass His worshipers. The Prophet (ﷺ) exhausted all effort to worship Allah (سُبْحَـٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَـٰلَىٰ). by performing I’tikaf (spiritual retreat at the Masjid), praying through the night, and making dua abundantly. The last ten nights of Ramadan are the most revered […]
The Complete Ramadan Guide
We find ourselves less than a month away from Ramadan. Muslims worldwide have begun preparations for the Holy month of Ramadan! So, with the month of fasting fast approaching, put together this concise blog as a Ramadan recap including the basics of the month, its importance, what to busy yourself with throughout the 30 days […]
