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Donate Sadaqah online

In today’s digital age, making online payments has become an integral part of our lives. Whether you’re buying groceries, booking flights, or subscribing to streaming services, online transactions offer convenience and efficiency. However, with the convenience comes the responsibility to ensure the security of your financial information. Ashraful aid offers you a number of channels that can be used to donate your sadaqah, zakat, lillah, fitra or fidya online in an easy, safe and convenient way. Donating your charity online …

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Unlocking Hope: Transforming Food Security in the Western Cape with Zakaah

  In the vibrant tapestry of the Western Cape, South Africa, a pressing issue echoes globally – the challenge of food security. This intricate region, marked by diversity and economic disparities, confronts unique hurdles in ensuring that every resident can savor the richness of life with access to abundant, safe, and nourishing food. Against the backdrop of unemployment, poverty, and the looming specter of climate change, the struggle for food security intensifies, casting shadows on the well-being of countless individuals. …

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How to work out zakat on savings

If your total savings exceeds the current Nisab value determined by Jamiat Ulama and has been in your possession for a full islamic year, the payment of zakat becomes compulsory on the amount accumulated. The standard Zakat rate is 2.5% of this amount. To work out how much is due, multiply the total value of your eligible savings by 0.025 (2.5%) to determine the Zakat amount. Use our easy Zakat Calculator to work0ut your amount.

Ulwazi Skills Training Centre in Lenasia is funded by Ashraful Aid

Ulwazi Skills Training Centre in Lenasia

Ashraful Aid strives to empower individuals by providing comprehensive and accessible skills development through skills training centres that are established and supported as part of Social Development projects run by us.   Through our diverse range of programs and resources, we aim to equip individuals with the knowledge, abilities, and confidence needed to thrive in their personal and professional lives. We are committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes growth, innovation, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to …

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Why giving in Ramadan matters

Whether it is your Zakat, Zakat ul Fitr (Fitrah) or Sadaqah, any act of charity given during the month of Ramadan is earns a higher reward than during the other islamic months. The Ramadan Donations and Ramadan Charity given around the world during this auspicious month has become is a lifeblood for many with Aid organisations depending on your contribution to assist in delivering help to the needy throughout the year It was narrated from ‘Ubaidullah bin ‘Abdullah bin ‘Utabah …

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99 Names of Allah – Meaning and Explanation

# Name Transliteration Meaning 1 ٱلْرَّحْمَـانُ AR-RAHMAAN The Most or Entirely Merciful 2 ٱلْرَّحِيْمُ AR-RAHEEM The Bestower of Mercy 3 ٱلْمَلِكُ AL-MALIK The King and Owner of Dominion 4 ٱلْقُدُّوسُ AL-QUDDUS The Absolutely Pure 5 ٱلْسَّلَامُ AS-SALAM The Perfection and Giver of Peace 6 ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ AL-MU’MIN The One Who gives Emaan and Security 7 ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ AL-MUHAYMIN The Guardian, The Witness, The Overseer 8 ٱلْعَزِيزُ AL-AZEEZ The All Mighty 9 ٱلْجَبَّارُ AL-JABBAR The Compeller, The Restorer 10 ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ AL-MUTAKABBIR The Supreme, …

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Beneficial Dua to recite during Ramadan

Dua for Ummah It’s important to make du’a for our Muslim brothers and sisters across that world, and to ask Allah (SWT) to grant them ease, patience and fulfil their needs. اللهم أصلح أمة محمد اللهم فرج عن أمة محمد أللهم ارحم أمة محمد ‘Allahumma aslih Ummata Muhammad. Allahumma farrij ‘an Ummati Muhammad. Allahumma Rham Ummata Muhammad [sallAllahu alayhi wasalam]’ Translation: O Allah! Improve (help) the state of the Ummah of Muhammad. O Allah! Grant ease to the Ummah of …

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Ramadan 2024 at Ashraful Aid

Ashrafulaid will continue its life-saving work during Ramadan 2024, ensuring your donations reach those who need them most. We have a long history of being on the front lines in over 17 countries, just as we have been with every major disaster since 2000, delivering food, water, and emergency relief to those in desperate need. Alhamdulillah, by the grace and mercy of Allah, Ashraful Aid had a successful Ramadan 2022, which was the most meaningful Ramadan distribution program by far. …

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