The International Day of Charity, observed on September 5th, was established by the United Nations in 2012 to promote and recognize charitable efforts worldwide....
Read More »Call for Papers: 6th Annual Symposium on Muslim Philanthropy & Civil Society
The Muslim Philanthropy Initiative (MPI) of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy invites you to present at the 6th Annual Symposium on Muslim Philanthropy and...
Read More »Charity as Portrayed in the Narrations of the Ahlul Bayt (AS)
15th Ramadan marks the birthday anniversary of Imam Hasan (AS), a immensely generous Imam that was called Karim of Ahl al-Bayt ( Generous of Ahl al-Bayt). For this occasion, we look at...
Read More »Charity and Beneficence in Islam; an Interview with Abdullah Makwinja
Islam has set a very high standard for charity. The charity must be in the way of God; it should expect no reward or return in this world; it should not be marred by...
Read More »“They Will Ask You” by Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi
his book is a collection of speeches that Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi delivered in the month of Ramadan. There are five main chapters in this book: Birth of the new moon. The charity...
Read More »Muslim Endowments in Asia: Waqf, Charity and Circulations
Waqf is a complex institution which has been employed by Muslims for over 1000 years to sustain various projects, ranging from private homes, cemeteries, libraries, mosques, schools, to...
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