Articles

Effective Zakat Fund 2026

GiveDirectly has launched their 3rd high-impact, evidence-backed Zakat fund in Mozambique, one of the most neglected crises in the world today. Through direct cash transfers, families receive support quickly, transparently, and with full autonomy over how to use it. At a glance, this fund: Visit https://www.givedirectly.org/zakat/ to donate. A forgotten crisis Mozambique has been called… Read more

February 24, 2026
Research Agenda: Islam and Intergenerational Justice

by Ahmed Ghoor and Imaan Khadir Aim / Rationale In 1997, UNESCO released a declaration on the responsibility of present generations towards future generations. Despite potentially being an essential cause area, not much thought and attention seem to have been given to future generations in current Muslim communities outside of resource conservation (Furber, 2012). The… Read more

August 10, 2025
Give Zakat Directly to Sudanese Refugees

This Ramadan, the Union of Muslim Student Associations’ in South Africa (MSA Union), in collaboration with other organisations, invites you to channel your Zakat where it can create real, lasting change. Sudanese refugees are fleeing violence and facing dire conditions, yet unlike many crises, we have an effective, evidence-backed, high-impact way to support them: direct cash transfers. Over… Read more

March 26, 2025

The Muslim Impact Lab is a multidisciplinary research organisation dedicated to finding ways of maximizing the positive social impact of our servitude from an Islamic perspective. Our research methodology draws on rigorous evidence, careful reasoning, and different understandings of the Divine intent throughout Islamic intellectual history. Our team comprises individuals with diverse academic backgrounds, including religious studies, psychological sciences, and STEM, among others. This diversity allows us to approach our research from multiple angles and ensures that we produce nuanced and impactful recommendations.