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Emergency Earthquake Appeal For Syria & Turkey

The Zahra Trust Emergency Earthquake Appeal On Monday the 6th of February, a catastrophic 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Turkey and western Syria. As of today, over 40,000 deaths have been recorded, and more than 100,000 people have been injured. thousands of buildings were destroyed, leaving 13 million people homeless or displaced, with no…

Why winter can be the hardest time for those in need?

Winter for many of us is a season filled with joy because of warm evenings at home, hot chocolate and lattes, holiday breaks from school and work so plenty of time with family and loved ones! Unfortunately, for those living in poverty, winter can be the most difficult time of year for many reasons. In…

What Is Arbaeen And What Is The Story Behind It?

Arbaeen is known as the world’s largest peaceful gathering and it is a significant religious occasion for Shia Muslims. Every year, the event draws millions of worshippers to the streets of Karbala, Iraq’s holy city, to commemorate the great sacrifice of Hussain ibn Ali (as), the Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (saw) grandson. Outside of Iraq, millions…

Flood Crisis: Pakistan & Afghanistan Emergency Appeal

Floods and landslides have devastated lives in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The humanitarian situation has reached a critical point as the death toll has sadly risen to over 1,000 people, 33 million people have been displaced, and thousands more have lost their homes and livelihoods. These floods come after earthquakes in Afghanistan and targeted attacks on…

When Is Muharrum 2022 & What is The Story Behind It?

Muharram is considered a month of mourning for 200 million Shia Muslims worldwide. Every year, Shia gather to grieve and honour the sacrifice of the Prophet Mohammed’s (saw) grandson, Hussain (a.s.), and to remember the events of Karbala. They commemorate his martyrdom and the deaths of his companions, who gave their lives in Karbala in…

What is Eid Al-Ghadir? All Your Questions Answered.

Eid al-Ghadir is an Islamic celebration that is significant for Shia all over the world, and it is held a few days after the widely celebrated Eid al-Adha. But what is the story behind Eid al-Ghadir? When will it take place this year? And what is the recommended amaal we can perform during this Eid?…

The Day of Arafah: Its Importance and Recommended Acts and Amaal

The Day of ‘Arafah, which is also known as the Day of Standing or Yawm Al-Waqf, is notable in Islamic theology because it marks the beginning of the Islamic Hijri lunar year. The Day of Arafat refers to the day on which Muslims go from Mina to Arafat before the festival of sacrifice (Qurbani). Arafat…

When Is Eid Al-Adha 2023 and Why Is It Important?

Eid al-Adha is the second of two official holidays observed by Muslims, with the other being Eid al-Fitr. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s (a.s.) willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail (a.s.) as an act of obedience to Allah (SWT). Eid al-Adha follows the conclusion of the yearly Hajj journey. In this article, we are going to…

What is Qurbani in Islam?

“So turn in prayer towards your Lord and sacrifice.” (108:2) Eid Al-Adha, which marks the completion of the pilgrimage to Makkah, is just a few weeks away. With Eid fast approaching, it’s time to think about Qurbani. In the religion of Islam, the sacred tradition of Qurbani is an act steeped in significance but one…

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Emergency Earthquake Appeal For Syria & Turkey

Why winter can be the hardest time for those in need?

What Is Arbaeen And What Is The Story Behind It?

Flood Crisis: Pakistan & Afghanistan Emergency Appeal

When Is Muharrum 2022 & What is The Story Behind It?

What is Eid Al-Ghadir? All Your Questions Answered.

The Day of Arafah: Its Importance and Recommended Acts and Amaal

When Is Eid Al-Adha 2023 and Why Is It Important?

What is Qurbani in Islam?

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