The Zakat Foundation of America relief offers aid for the Morocco earthquake on September 15th, 2023 . Morocco’s Atlas Mountains were jolted by the most destructive earthquake in over a century. Striking past 11 p.m. on a Friday night, this catastrophic event unfolded approximately 44 miles southwest of Marrakesh. Tragically, it claimed a minimum of …
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Halil Demir is a highly accomplished member of the Muslim community who serves as the Executive Director of the Zakat Foundation of America (ZFA), a non-profit organization. Under his guidance, ZFA has experienced remarkable growth. He has initiated in increasing its annual budget from $200,000 to an impressive $20 million. With over two decades of …
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Year round, and especially around the time of Eid ul-Adha, food distribution services are part of the community service and exchange of our ummah. The Qurbani and Udhiyah program by Zakat Foundation of America, for one, holds immense significance for Muslims worldwide. Commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s act of sacrifice, it serves as a means of compassionate …
Fear and mistrust shroud Muslim charities within American society. This situation is neither natural nor accidental, and rather founded by Islamophobic policy in America’s legal, political, economic, and social systems. Widespread Islamophobia is exploited by those who seek to strengthen anti-Islam laws and tactics in the nonprofit sector. Halil Demir wrote the book “9 Myths …
The Zakat Foundation of America awarded the Community Achievement Award to 25 organizations in New York. These organizations were recognized for their exceptional contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and global natural disasters. The event, called ‘Quran Night and Community Achievement Award,’ was held at the Hillside Islamic Center. Imran Ansary and Ibrahim Aldardaswi presented the …
Founded with a noble vision, the Zakat Foundation of America (ZF) has emerged as a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to providing essential support and empowerment to those in need. With an unwavering commitment to the principles of Islam, ZF has been instrumental in addressing pressing global challenges, alleviating suffering, and fostering sustainable development. This article …
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Zakat Foundation of America (ZFA) has launched a new initiative called the Mokha Institute. It aims to support Yemeni coffee growers in producing better and healthier coffee. The project also seeks to help Yemeni coffee reach the world market. They do this through auction and to create a sense of peace between fighting parties in …
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Zakat Foundation of America (ZF) is a non-profit organization. It is dedicated to providing assistance and aid to those in need around the world. One of the ways ZF is fulfilling its mission is by providing treatment and care for children with cancer. This includes those in Gaza. Children with cancer face numerous challenges, including …
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The Zakat Foundation and Indiana University team up to offer a groundbreaking fellowship in Muslim philanthropy. Learn about the Grad Fellowship in Muslim Philanthropy and the Foundation’s broader efforts to promote education and understanding of Muslim philanthropy, its principles, and its impact. The Grad Fellowship in Muslim Philanthropy at the Lilly School of Muslim Philanthropy …
Discover the impact of the Zakat Foundation’s Ramadan Programs of 2023, launched by this global charity organization to aid those in need worldwide. Learn about their work in Turkey and Syria, Earthquake Relief, Pediatric Hospital Treatments and Meals in Gaza, and 1 million Kilos of Rice in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Read on to see how …
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