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[...] , however, it is important that the obligation of paying Zakat-ul-Fitr is completed before Eid prayers. Unlike the general Zakat which is 2.5% of all net savings, Zakat-ul-Fitr is a very small [...]

[...] , it also entails giving a small amount to charity. Zakat-ul-Fitr, however, must be done the Eid prayers are performed after Ramadan. It is not uncommon to get Zakat-ul-Fitr mixed up with Zakat or [...]

[...] of God, and for the wayfarers, a duty ordained by God, and God is the All-Knowing, the Wise.” Muslim Aid has been providing relief aid and financial assistance for disadvantaged people across the [...]

[...] three day celebration during which Muslims feast and give gifts to families and friends. We at Muslim Aid are extremely excited to welcome Ramadan 2014. We pray that Muslims around the world fast [...]

[...] by God, and God is the All-Knowing, the Wise.” If you wish to learn about Zakat, please visit Muslim Aid’s blog to more information. Donate your Zakat to Muslim Aid and rest assured your donations [...]

[...] , exchanging gifts and celebrating your Ramadan experience. Celebrate your Eid-ul-Fitr with Muslim Aid! Drop us a message on Facebook or Twitter and check out our blog for the latest information [...]

[...] , and rarely exceeds £5. Zakat, however, can amount to a larger number because its 2.5% of all net savings. The third and final difference lies in their due dates. Zakat can be paid at any time, with [...]

[...] Zakat-ul-Fitr is completed before Eid prayers. Unlike the general Zakat which is 2.5% of all net savings, Zakat-ul-Fitr is a very small amount, enough to cover the cost of one meal. For children, [...]

[...] else will be late and they deliberately set off late for such functions. Unfortunately the Muslim community has gained notoriety for the abuse of time to such a degree that now many people would ask, [...]

[...] and property to help the poor of the community. It is essentially the process of the Muslim community looking out for it’s poorest and neediest. The Meaning of Zakat The literal meaning [...]

[...] for the poor, and the needy and those who are employed to administer and collect it, and the new converts, and for those who are in bondage, and in debt and service of the cause of God, and for the [...]

[...] for the poor, and the needy and those who are employed to administer and collect it, and the new converts, and for those who are in bondage, and in debt and service of the cause of God, and for the [...]

[...] the world for almost three decades.  A large portion of this work is made possible by Zakat donations from our donors. These funds have enabled us to provide food, clean water, clothing, [...]

[...] / Who to Give Zakat The Qur’an is very specific about who should benefit from Zakat donations. The sole purpose is to help only those who cannot help themselves; people living in [...]

[...] trappings of jihadist rhetoric. According to the Economist and other outlets, there are legitimate grievances that northerners feel such as the tyranny of security forces, state oppression and [...]

[...] that have coexisted in the area for centuries. The U.N. says the Rakhine people have legitimate grievances that also must be addressed. The government of Buddhist-majority Myanmar refers to the [...]

[...] with its unfettered Islamophobia disseminates the view that Boko Haram is an expression of the Islamic faith. But where is the same absurd sentiment applied to Christianity when reporting on the Lord& [...]

[...] to their faith. Zakat is one of Islam’s five pillars; the core principles and acts of the Islamic faith. As such, it holds particular importance. Such is the importance of Zakat, that it is [...]