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Educational content on Zakat, Sadaqah Jariyah, Qurbani, Fitrana, Fidya, Kaffarah, orphan sponsorship, and humanitarian relief.
How to Calculate Your Zakat in 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)
A complete 2026 guide to calculating Zakat: nisab thresholds, qualifying assets, deductions, and worked examples. Updated with current gold and silver prices.
Read articleZakat vs Sadaqah: 7 Key Differences Every Muslim Should Know
Zakat and Sadaqah are both forms of Islamic charity, but they differ in obligation, recipients, amount, and structure. A clear breakdown.
Read articleSadaqah Jariyah: 7 Ways to Continue Earning Rewards After You Die
Sadaqah Jariyah is "continuous charity" whose benefit and reward continue after the donor's death. Seven concrete ways to set it up — water wells, masjids, education, and more.
Read articleOrphan Sponsorship in Islam: Why $50/Month Changes a Life
Orphan sponsorship is among the most highly rewarded acts in Islam. Here is what $50/month covers, why we use a cause-based model, and how the Prophet ﷺ described the orphan-carer's reward.
Read articleQurbani 2026: Eid al-Adha Dates, Prices, and How Proxy Sacrifice Works
Qurbani 2026 expected dates, share pricing (sheep, cattle, camel), domestic and international options, fiqh requirements, and how proxy (vekalet) sacrifice works.
Read articleFitrana 2026: How Much Per Person, When to Pay, Who Receives It
2026 Fitrana amount per person, classical fiqh perspectives, when and how to pay, and who is eligible to receive it. Fiqh Council standards updated.
Read articleDonations to Bakara 195: U.S. Tax Deductibility Status (2026)
Bakara 195 Corporation tax status, 501(c)(3) timeline, and what U.S. donors should know about deducting charitable contributions.
Read articleHow $50 Builds a Water Well That Serves 500 People for 20 Years
Water wells are the most cost-effective Sadaqah Jariyah investment in Islamic charity. Here is what $50, $250, $1,000, and $5,000 actually fund — and how a community well is constructed.
Read articleGaza Emergency Relief: Where Your Donation Actually Goes (OCHA Partner Network)
How Gaza humanitarian aid actually reaches beneficiaries: the OCHA cluster system, border crossings, partner organizations, and verification mechanisms.
Read articleFidya and Kaffarah: Compensation Charity for Missed Fasts (Complete Guide)
When fasting is missed — for valid reasons or by intentional breaking — different compensations apply. Fidya for permanent inability, Kaffarah for intentional breaking. Full fiqh guide.
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