Why Help the Poor? Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said that of the most rewarding actions in Islam is: aiding those in need, gladdening the heart of a Muslim, feeding the hungry, and helping the afflicted. He, peace and blessings be upon him, also said: “Allah will aid a servant (of His) so long as the servant …
Ramadan is truly a blessed time, a special time when we discover the reality of ourselves. For some, this is a frightening experience while it is reassuring for others. When we endure the rigors of fasting, our pretenses fall and we are more likely to see what we are really made of. This can be …
We live in a pretty confusing time, especially for Muslim youth, who are often thrust into contradictory environments simultaneously.
Giving a new hope for street children, a Pakistani teen and her brother have launched an outdoor school to educate street kids in the city of Karachi. When Shireen and Hassan first started their makeshift school, they had five street beggars as students. Now, the school has more than 250 students. Some adults also attend the school and they show great …
In recognition of her exceptional contribution to fostering , Afia Choudhury has been awarded The Fostering Network’s President’s Award 2018. Choudhury humbly collected her award on October, 30 at the Fostering Excellence Awards ceremony in London, Imlfeed reported. Over the last 15 years, Choudhury provided shelter to almost 30 children in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Upon receiving …
Domestic violence is the leading cause of female homelessness in Australia. By helping to establish a safe house for female victims, these Muslim men, officially Known as “The White Coats” are fighting domestic violence. The safe house will shelter up to 20 women at a time. Muslim men tackle domestic violence These Muslim men are …
A Muslim woman is devoting much of her time to raise awareness about Islam across small town Ontario through a series of presentations and interfaith dialogue. Barbara Helms was born Christian to American parents, who were accomplished classical musicians teaching in Canada. In her 20s, she moved from the United States to Canada to study …
Doesn’t it seem like there’s just too much that needs to be done and it is beyond me to do anything about this? There is extreme poverty and hunger all around the world, (There are about 1 billion people who are living on less then $1 per day and about 2.8 billion people who live …
Originally, Muslims had and should have love for all humanity because we are all one Ummah. We should think of humanity as our own, not the “others”.
Kenyan policewoman Dorries Wako has dominated headlines over her help to underprivileged children in her country. Wako, an Administration Police officer, is always seen while sharing her own meal with street families in Busia County of Kenya. She also spends her own salary to feed underprivileged children. Her kind gestures have prompted children to call …
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