Taqwa, in Islam, is a means of getting closer to Allah (swt) spiritually. It strengthens a Muslim’s belief and enables him to become a better human being and an even better follo…
As Muslims get into the swing of Ramadan with a heightened sense of spirituality, it is important that we remember that not all Muslims enjoy the same freedoms as we do. Prisoners,…
Ramadan is a month that comes bearing all sorts of gifts; the gift of mercy, the gift of salvation, the gift of blessings and forgiveness. The offerings are there; all that is need…
Ramadan is one of Allah’s (swt) most precious gifts to Muslims and Muslims should make the effort to reap benefits from this blessed month. Fasting, reading the Holy Quran, givin…
Learn more about fasting for Ramadan, including what Suhoor and Iftar are, when they're eaten, what can be eaten, how to be healthy whilst fasting.
People often inquire about the underlying benefits of fasting. Is fasting all about learning how to live without water and food for a day? Is it about giving charity? Or is it abou…
Ramadan is a great time to break old habits and start anew. It brings awareness to us about those who are less fortunate and it makes us value our lives and the little blessings th…
The situation in Syria is the same as it was 2 years ago; the only difference is in the numbers. Today, more people have been displaced as a result of the instability in Syria and …
Mankind has evolved tremendously over the years, not just in technology, medicine and how we live but also in how we treat each other. As human beings, we have an inbuilt desire to…
A refugee’s life is one full of hardships, pain and suffering. No one would wish such a fate upon anyone yet the sad reality is that today millions of people are living as refuge…
0% admin your zakat donationsZakat and Sadaqah have many similarities. For one, both involve giving something that belongs to you, to someone who has a need for it. However, they a…
Since the beginning of the Syrian conflict, over 2.5 million refugees have fled the country. Jordan, which shares a border with its embattled neighbour, is now home to 600,000 regi…
Muslim Aid has been involved in worldwide relief aid and development work for decades. We have achieved many milestones along the way and in the process, helped hundreds of thousan…
The 2014 FIFA World Cup coincides with Ramadan this year, an extremely rare occurrence by all accounts. Not since 1986 have the two occasions coincided with one another. While this…
The concept of Zakat is one of phenomenal significance. It is one of the five pillars of Islam and a mandatory obligation on every Muslim that he or she must pay 2.5% of their tota…
Giving charity isn’t just a kind gesture, it is also a highly rewarding deed in Islam. A true act of compassion, charity is regarded as Sunnah in Islam, a deed deeply loved and h…
When it comes to charity work, there is no such thing as a big deed or a small one. All charity work regardless of scope is invaluable particularly when it has the potential to imp…
Ramadan is a month of earning as well as giving; Muslims earn blessings by spending most of their time in prayer and meditation and there are countless opportunities to benefit fro…
The holy month of Ramadan brings an enlightening experience for all Muslims. There are countless rewards and will and determination play a big role in this month. Muslims seek repe…
The blessed month of Ramadan is here.Muslims around the world are rejoicing at Ramadan’s arrival, because it is the month of unlimited blessings. It is a month of forgiveness, fo…
