A new survey shows that nearly 70% of Muslims in the United States give zakat, or practice almsgiving, during Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting. The survey, conducted by the Muslim Philanthropy ...

Zakat or almsgiving, which is the third pillar of Islam, refers to a Muslim’s annual obligatory donation to charitable causes if they have or own certain types of wealth. One may wonder why one ...

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. Zakat (Almsgiving) is paid only to ...

He stressed the ministry's aim to enhance partnerships with the private sector to broaden the Zakat and Charity Fund's activities, focusing on maximising zakat (Almsgiving) rituals and strengthening ...

Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain on Friday described zakat, the almsgiving in Islam, as an effective system in poverty alleviation in the society. "Zakat is an important economic system ...

Zakat or almsgiving, which is the third pillar of Islam, refers to a Muslim’s annual obligatory donation to charitable causes if they have or own certain types of wealth. One may wonder why one ...

A stampede during an almsgiving zakat for the poor in Bauchi State has led to the death of four people. The stampede occurred at about 10am at the Shafa Holdings Company plc headquarters along Jos ...

This week’s commenters discuss the obligations and benefits of charity — also called almsgiving and zakat — throughout the year as well as during Ramadan, the most sacred month in Islam.

Bank Nizwa is offering people the opportunity to pay their Zakat (almsgiving) and contribute with Sadaqah (charity) payments though two dedicated accounts.