HCI Edmonton Event
A new approach to shared space in downtown Edmonton is bringing together Muslim, Indigenous, and Christian communities to serve those in need Human Concern International (HCI) is thrilled to be a part of a unique partnership event with the Muslim Association of Canada’s (MAC) at McDougall, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, and McDougall United Church, […]
Quran: The Essential Guide of Etiquettes
During the month of Ramadan, this Ummah received one of its greatest blessings – The Holy Quran. Ramadan gives us a beautiful opportunity to reconnect with the Quran – an amazing source of guidance, light, and wisdom! Its virtue stands above all other books in the same way that Allah ﷻ stands above His […]
Education Creates a Generation: Where Hope meets Learning
Syria, officially known as the Syrian Arab Republic, is situated in Western Asia, in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. The crisis in the country has taken a devastating toll on education, particularly for children. The number of children that have never enrolled in school is increasing, leading to difficulties in enrolling and adjusting to […]
Who is Eligible For Zakat? 2023
Zakat Who is eligible to receive it, and who is obliged to pay it? Find these answers and more in this concise blog. The Qur’an says: “And give Zakat and loan Allah a goodly loan. And whatever good you put forward for yourselves – you will find it with Allah (in the hereafter). It is better […]
How to Say Happy Ramadan
“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, ‘There has come to you Ramadan, a blessed month. Allah has made it obligatory on you to fast (this month). During it the gates of Paradise are opened, and the gates of Hell are locked, and the devils are chained up. In it there is a night that is better than […]
Ramadan Resources | 2023
As Muslims, we finally rejoice with the entering of the holy month of Ramadan. A time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and an increase in knowledge. This year, make the most of Ramadan by enhancing your knowledge and skills with amazing online resources and classes for Muslims. Here are some excellent options to explore: Al Maghrib […]
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 […]
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; for […]
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 […]
