by Ahmed Shehata | Sep 6, 2024 | Charitable Giving
While many religions around the world encourage charitable giving, Islam is one of the few that actually mandates it. Zakat (almsgiving) is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for all Muslims who qualify. Zakat is given by a large majority of Muslims in...
by Ahmed Shehata | Aug 17, 2024 | IRUSA
Despite the challenges posed by conflict and drought, Islamic Relief USA works consistently, project by project, to support and empower vulnerable and marginalized communities around the world. On the ground in Somalia There are about 18.7 million Somalis as of...
by Ahmed Shehata | Jun 24, 2024 | IRUSA
Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) is the largest Islamic faith-based charity and has built a reputation for positively impacting the lives of people across the country and around the world. In fact, the charity has been honored for its advocacy and humanitarian work by...
by Ahmed Shehata | May 20, 2024 | IRUSA
Yemen faces one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world, stemming from a prolonged conflict that has led to widespread poverty, food insecurity, mass displacement, destruction of infrastructure, and limited access to essential services. As a result,...
by Ahmed Shehata | May 1, 2024 | IRUSA
Waqf, derived from Arabic, is a charitable endowment deeply rooted in Islamic tradition. Waqf involves the perpetual dedication of assets such as land, buildings, or funds for specific charitable purposes. Once established, these assets are considered inalienable,...
