On April 15th, shots rang out in the capital city of Khartoum, marking the beginning of a conflict that has left a devastating impact on the people of Sudan. Three weeks later, over 100,000 people have fled the country, 300,000 are displaced, and 700 people, mostly civilians, have been reported killed within the conflict zones. […]
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In February 2023, the people of Mpumalanga in South Africa were affected by severe floods. This caused extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and farms in the region. The floods also affected thousands of households, and several roads were closed due to damage caused by the heavy downpours and rockfalls. People were left without food, water,
Ashraful Aid International recently completed a project in the Kwazulu-Natal region of South Africa aimed at providing assistance to less privileged communities. The Ashraful Aid team was joined by a group of donors and volunteers. The project comprised three elements: distribution of Zakaat hampers, a tour of the Ashraful Aids borehole site, and provision of
Section 18A certificates are a crucial aspect of charitable giving in South Africa. These certificates are issued by organizations like Ashraful Aid International Humanitarian Organization, and they allow donors to claim back up to 10% of their donations as a tax deduction. This means that donors can reduce the amount of tax they pay by
Nasihah (Advice): Refrain to your level best from seeking financial assistance Sayyiduna Ibn Umar Radhiyallahu Anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said:“The upper hand is better than the lower hand. The upper hand is that of the giver and the lower hand is that of the beggar.” (Musnad Ahmad) ________________________________________________ Question and Answer:
Zakaat is Fardh (compulsory) upon every sane adult Muslim (male and female) who possesses net-Zakatable assets (i.e. Zakatable assets over and above one’s basic needs minus liabilities) to the value of Nisab (minimum threshold) for one’s Zakatable (lunar) year. Zakatable Assets 1. Gold and Silver: All forms of gold and silver, jewellery that contain 50%
Zakaat is a pillar of Islam. It is not a tax but an Ibaadat (act of worship). Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has said, ‘Protect your wealth with Zakaat and treat your sick ones with charity and counter the waves of calamity with Du’aa and humility.’ Stern warnings have been given in the Ahaadith for withholding
Question and Answer Q. Ramadaan will be soon and I usually calculate my Zakaat in Ramadaan. I would like to know how to calculate it on a property. I have invested 200 000 in a property as a shareholder. From this I collect a rental every month. How do I calculate Zakaat on this property? A. There
Ramadhan, the month of fasting, is also the time when many Muslims calculate and discharge their Zakaat. One of the fundamentals of Zakaat is to discharge Zakaat to eligible recipients. It is the onus of the individual to verify the Zakaat eligibility of the recipient. If verification is not done and the person was not
Climate change is a major global issue that is having a significant impact on people around the world. As the planet warms, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and more intense, leading to natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and storms. These climate-related disasters have a devastating impact on communities, destroying homes, crops, and
