Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan? 2023
Why Do Muslims Fast During Ramadan? Fasting the month of Ramadan was made obligatory during the Islamic month of Sha’ban, in the second year after the Muslims migrated from Makkah to Medina (624 AD). Since then, believers in Islam have committed to fasting from the Fajr or pre-dawn prayer, to the Maghrib or sunset prayer; […]
How to Calculate Zakat
Zakat calculations are overwhelming. But don’t worry, we have you covered. One of the most common questions we receive at Human Concern International is how exactly do I calculate my Zakat? In this blog, we will break it down for you in 4 easy steps. For your convenience, we have a Zakat calculator ready to go. Zakat: Getting Started Some […]
Zakat: The Inward and Outward Dimensions
As Muslims, we inherit a profoundly spiritual tradition and a practical tradition, meant not only for personal development but also for human connectivity. Namely, Zakat. Zakat is the 3rd pillar of Islam that upholds our faith as believers and serves as the necessary foundation for living our lives. Some acts of Islam consist of inward […]
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 […]
