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Dhul Hijjah: A Month Full of Blessings

  The last month of the Islamic calendar is also one of the most blessed months. While it is true that every Islamic month has its eminence, the month of Dhul Hijjah is special for two specific reasons or events. These are the Hajj pilgrimage and the sacrifice ritual. These events inspire Muslims worldwide. In this article, we will dig a little deep and see why the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are counted among the best days of the year for any Muslim.  Your Dhul Hijjah donations can bring you an abundance of blessings.  There are several ways you can make a Dhul Hijjah Donation this year. Qurbani Donating your Qurbani for Dhul Hijjjah is a wonderful way to spread the joy of Eid. The meat you donate can feed as many as five or ten families, and you can give it as either a Qurbani or an Udhiya. There are many reasons to give Qurbani, and a Qurbani donation can be as small as a few dollars, or as large as a whole animal. As a Muslim, it is obligatory to offer Qurbani in order to fulfil

What is Eid ul-Adha Festival?

    In 2022, the Eid ul Adha date falls from Saturday 9 July to Wednesday 13 July, beginning with Eid Salaah and ending with Qurbani. This is a time when Muslims come together globally to give praise to Allah (SWT) and to give help to one another in the form of generous donations. What is Eid ul-Adha Festival? Eid ul Adha is the celebration where Muslims everywhere remember the ultimate sacrifice that Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was prepared to make. The Qurbani Eid story states that, in a submission to Allah’s (SWT) will and defiance of the Devil Shaitan, the Prophet Ibrahim (AS) went to the top of Mount Arafat to sacrifice his son, Prophet Ismail (AS). At the final moment, Allah (SWT) miraculously moved the boy to safety and replaced his place on the altar with an animal– a ram. Eid ul-Adha happens every year in the holy month of Dhu-al-Hijjah, the month of the Hajj, but since the Islamic calendar is lunar rather than solar, it moves around the Gregorian calendar year, sometimes by as

The Most Followed Charities in World

  Hundreds of thousands of individuals create registered accounts to stay up-to-date on their charities of choice, find new causes to support, and manage (or even give for the first time) their donations. When you become a registered user, you are able to compare charities and view previous ratings that the charity has received. You're also able to track charities through your account. The number next to their name is the number of accounts following the charity. Transparent Hands Transparent Hands was founded in 2014 with the vision to make health care accessible to deserving patients who can't afford their treatments. The organization provides free medical care to economically disadvantaged patients. Since 2014, Transparent Hands has made a difference in the lives of over 40,000 patients. The organization also holds medical camps in remote areas of the country to offer basic medical care free of cost. It is one of few charities that provides cochlear implant surgeries to the

The Most Followed Charities

Hundreds of thousands of individuals create registered accounts with Charity Navigator to stay up-to-date on their charities of choice, find new causes to support, and manage (or even give for the first time) their donations. When you become a registered user, you are able to compare charites and view previous ratings that the charity has received. You're also able to track charities through your account. On the 10 Most Followed Charities list, these ten charities have been most frequently tracked by registered users on the Charity Navigator site. The number next to their name is the number of accounts following the charity. 1 Doctors Without Borders, USA 2 American Red Cross 3 Transparent Hands  4 The Nature Conservancy 5 Natural Resources Defense Council 6 World Wildlife Fund 7 UNICEF USA 8 Save the Children 9 DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Charitable Service Trust 10 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Best Children’s Charities You Can Donate To

  Children’s charities in the UK help those who cannot afford to pay for healthcare services, food, shelter, and education due to financial constraints. Today, many NGOs and charitable organizations are playing a big role in supporting children in need. Their role in ensuring that children’s rights are not violated and that the little ones have access to all the basic amenities of life is commendable. In this article, we will highlight the best charitable institutions working for children’s welfare in the UK. If you are interested in supporting the cause of children’s welfare, this list will help you with making an informed decision.  Save the Children Save the Children is an organization that works for children’s welfare on a global level. The organization has different chapters operating in multiple countries. It envisions a world in which every child has the right to survive, grow and participate in various activities. Protecting the little ones from different threats and evils is S

Avoid Leg and Hand Amputations

  An amputation can render the patient physically disabled and take a toll on their mental health. It presents a number of challenges, including difficulties in earning a living and carrying out even the most basic tasks. While some amputations cannot be avoided others can be prevented with regular checkups and taking care of one’s health. Patients with certain diseases like diabetes are at a higher risk of undergoing amputations and managing these conditions is the key to avoiding them.  Diabetes Cause of Amputations Diabetes is a leading cause of amputations. Tissues and cells of diabetes patients do not receive enough glucose which impairs their ability to heal themselves. As a result, whenever a patient experiences an injury, healing takes a long time and makes the patient susceptible to infections. The common sites of these infections are feet and legs. Many diabetes patients face amputations due to gangrenous infections. When the infection cannot be treated via medications, surge

Charitable Organizations in Ramadan in USA

  Islam is the world’s second-largest religion with a significant population living in the United States. As a religious obligation, the community pays millions of dollars as Zakat during Ramadan. It can be challenging for US residents to find individuals and families who are eligible for Zakat and to identify the most deserving causes. This guide has a list of charitable organizations that can help you with making donations this Ramadan. Donations during Ramadan Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Muslims observe fasts, pray, and make donations to please Allah (SWT). Islam encourages charitable donations. Zakat is mandatory in Islam and most people pay it during Ramadan.  Methods to Donate Charitable donations can be given either directly to deserving individuals and families or via charitable organizations that distribute them on your behalf. Direct Donations When you are paying Zakat directly to individuals and families, you have to make sure they are eligible for