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, […]
Winter Emergency
Warm their hearts $60 $180 $200 $500 $60 There are millions of displaced families living in camps worldwide. For them, winter is a battlefield, and they’re ill-equipped. They live in tents that struggle to keep out the cold. They don’t have warm winter socks and boots to keep their feet warm. Families have to huddle […]
Sadaqah Jariyah
Earn Continuous Reward With a single donation, you can earn continuous reward for you or a loved one, even after you’ve left this world. Imagine the reward of having a righteous child pray for you after each sip of water from a well that you’ve built. Or, a widow who pleads Allah to forgive you […]
Water Aid
Stand with HCI in providing clean water to the most vulnerable communities across the globe. Everyone deserves access to clean water.
Education
Education A right of every single child $50 $150 $200 $300 $50 Education enables young men and women to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. A chance to be educated means a chance for a better life. And so, each and every child deserves the right to access an education and pave their […]
Zakat
Zakat Your obligation is our obligation At HCI, we take great care to ensure that zakat reaches those most in need, whether they are vulnerable individuals or entire communities affected by poverty or disaster. Our field teams work closely with local partners and community-based organizations to conduct needs assessments and identify recipients of the zakat […]
Orphan Care & CSP
Human Concern USA annually supports children and orphans, ensuring they receive education, housing, nourishment, and additional essentials.
Sha’ban: The Neglected Month
What is Sha’ban? The eighth lunar month of the Islamic Hijri calendar is Sha’ban. The month’s name is derived from the Arabic word “tasha’aba,” which means to separate or disperse. Traditionally, the Arabs would disperse in search of water during this month. In addition, Shaban separates the two holy months of Rajab and Ramadan and […]
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 […]
