Last week, Muslims observed Eid al-Adha and many took time out of their celebrations to lend a helping hand, holding bake sales and other fundraisers for charity. Read more about how the Muslim community in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma helped raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief at the link below. READ MORE (Red Dirt Report) ...
Muslim Disaster Relief is Ready, Willing, and Able
In the southern United States, disaster relief and charity organizations are often religious, typically Christian, initiatives. But now, new Muslim disaster relief groups have emerged to help their neighbors recover in times of crisis, often in partnership with interfaith organizations. Muslim volunteers come from all over the country to lend a had, thankful for the opportunity to help others get back on their feet. As one Christian organizer in North Carolina says, "It just tells me you have ...
Eid Mubarak!
After Hurricane Harvey, Muslims in Houston Hit the Streets to Help
Hurricane Harvey has devastated Houston, Texas and the surrounding areas, creating dangerous flooding and leaving many people displaced. But, in the wake of the storm, a group of young Houston Muslims has stepped to help their neighbors during this time of crisis by handing out food, clean water, and other important supplies and checking that people are safe. According to one volunteer, "Whenever your fellow Americans are in need, you need to be the first ones on the ground to help ...
Approaching the Day of ‘Arafat
Dhu'l-Hijjah is the sacred month of Hajj, or pilgrimage. The glory of this month is particularly associated with the first ten days. A hadith of the Prophet (SAWS) states the following: "Of all the days of this world, the most excellent are the Ten Days of Dhu'l-Hijjah." This month is filled with abundant blessings, in which supplications are answered and sins are absolved. During this time, it is recommended that Muslims fast and perform the Qiyamul Layl, or night prayers, (starting after ...
