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Feeding the hungry gives rise to many other acts of worship such as showing affection towards one’s fellow Muslims whom he feeds and this can be a reason for him being granted Paradise…
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Can't Fast and Can't Feed the Hungry: What Should I Do?
Wa `alaykum As-Salamu waRahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. In this fatwa: If you are poor and you cannot offer the fidyah, then you are excused. Answering your question, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a Senior Lecturer and an …
Yemenis Are Starving, Would You Help Feed Them?
Yemen, the second-largest Arab state and poorest country in the Middle East, is currently facing one of the worst humanitarian disasters in recent history. Its people are in desperate need of clean water, food, clothing and essential medical aid after fleeing their homes to avoid getting caught up in the violent conflict. Families are forced to choose …
Islamic Center Feeds the Hungry in New York City
The Albanian Islamic Cultural Center in Staten Island partnered with Project Hospitality to help feed the hungry by donating 1,000 pounds of goat meat. “A donation of this size means that we will be able to offer a great Halal option for those who are experiencing hunger who wish to honor their beliefs as well,” Trazy …
Springfield Mosques Team up to Alleviate Hunger
In an effort to alleviate hunger and fulfill nutrition needs, two mosques have joined hands to open a food pantry in the U.S. city of Springfield. “Springfield has a large percentage of people who need this assistance,” Imam Mustafaa Islam of Masjid An-Nur told Springfield News-Sun newspaper. “I work in social services and see this …
Muslims Giving out Food in NYC During Ramadan
These two young men wanted to give back to the community so they went to New York City to hand out snacks to the public. They also distributed pamphlets explaining what is Ramadan and why it’s special to Muslims. Ramadan is a blessed month where the rewards for all of our good deeds are multiplied. In …
Muslim Charity Provides Iftar for Refugee Families
One Ummah, is working to provide Iftar packs to Syrian, and Rohingya refugees. Their efforts will extend during Eid as well to help our brothers and sisters have a blessed Eid.
London Muslims Give Back to Their Community in Ramadan
Giving back to their community during the fasting month of Ramadan, the Muslim community in the British capital is collecting donations for the London Food Bank. Donating to the food bank is in the “giving spirit of Ramadan,” said Ali D. Chahbar, an outreach coordinator for the London Muslim Mosque. “The food drive is usually …
Muslim Families Help Pack Million Meals in South Florida
MWOSFL (The Muslim Women’s Organization of South Florida ) families participated in the 5th Annual Million Meal Pack sponsored by the AARP Foundation and Miami Dolphins on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Over 40 adults, teens and kids from MWOSFL joined over 4,000 volunteers to pack a million meals for area senior citizens. Participants packed 1,017,504 meals …
Project Ramadan Brings Food Baskets to the Poor in Ottawa
Project Ramadan will bring its food-basket building program to the Ottawa Food Bank on April 22 and to Parliament Hill on April 23, feeding hungry families and raising awareness of food insecurity, as reported by Ottawa citizen. Project Ramadan is an initiative dedicated to supporting families in need. Operating under the umbrella of the Muslim …