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…
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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…
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…
Call for Articles
We’re producing a series of articles exploring how to maximize the positive social impact of our life and servitude from an Islamic perspective, often using the ideas of Effective Altruism as a reference or complement (without necessarily being beholden to them). We’re looking for writers with familiarity with Islamic thought for these articles. Familiarity with…
Effective Zakat: Why direct cash transfers might be the best way to give this year
Every year, Muslims spend an estimated $550 – $600 billion in zakat donations… But how much do we consider how we are giving zakat?