The True Impact of Your Shahr Ramadan Giving and How It Changes Lives
Discover the true impact of Shahr Ramadan giving and how your charity through The Zahra Trust transforms lives, restores dignity, and earns lasting reward.
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The Zahra Trust Blog
Stories from the field, updates on our appeals, and reflections on the work your generosity makes possible.
Access to Water: Anwari’s Story
Before the water connection, every litre of water had to be carried home. Anwari is a 45-year-old widow living in Jaunpur, India. Like many low-income households in the area, her home had no…
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Why do Muslims raise the Quran on their heads on Laylatul Qadr?
Discover the meaning behind raising the Quran on the head during Laylatul Qadr, exploring its spiritual symbolism, historical roots, and role in conscious Qadr night worship.
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Lessons from the Shahadat of Imam Ali (as)
In the quiet nights of Ramadan, as hunger softens the heart, Muslims remember one of the greatest losses in history. The Shahadat of Imam Ali (as) did not…
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Hadiths About Laylatul Qadr and the Night That Changes Everything
Discover powerful hadiths about Laylatul Qadr and how this sacred night in Shahr Ramadan offers forgiveness, mercy, and the chance to transform your destiny.
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Timeless Advice from Imam Ali (as) to Imam Hassan (as): Lessons from Letter 31 of Nahjul Balagha
Discover timeless guidance from Imam Ali’s (as) Letter 31 to Imam Hassan (as). A source of wisdom on faith, character, charity, and purposeful living for believers today.
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International Women’s Day
Ramadan reminds us that strength is not loud. It is patient. It is steady. It is often unseen. On International Women’s Day, we reflect on the women who…
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Lessons from the Battle of Badr: Faith That Changed History
Discover the lessons from the Battle of Badr and how faith, sacrifice, and trust in Allah (swt) continue to guide believers to stand firm, give generously, and seek…
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From Rationing Meals to Weeks of Food Security: Hamida’s Story
Some evenings, Hamida’s hardest task was not cooking. It was deciding how little she could serve, and still make it last. Hamida is 48 and lives in Sana’a, Yemen. Seven…
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