At a time of unprecedented displacement records, when nearly 117.8 million people around the world remain forcibly displaced, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih visited H.E Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar, reaffirming the importance of partnerships between humanitarian and faith institutions in protecting refugees and displaced people. During the meeting, High Commissioner Barham Salih emphasized the importance of strengthening the existing partnership with Al Azhar in light of the growing challenges facing refugees and displaced communities worldwide. He highlighted the vital role that faith based and humanitarian institutions …
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Every Ramadan, millions of Muslims around the world ask the same question: Where should my zakat go? Islamic scholarship offers clear guidance. Among the eight categories of zakat recipients defined …
As we enter the last ten days of Ramadan, many of us gather with our families to break our fast and seek the blessings of these sacred nights. Yet for …
Dubai, UAE – UNHCR has launched its 8th Islamic Philanthropy Annual Report – Impact 2025 highlighting the growing role of Zakat and Sadaqah in delivering life-saving assistance to refugees and …
“I pray for a long life.” Yasmin is a Rohingya refugee living in Bangladesh. Her wish is simple, yet full of purpose. If she lives longer, she says, she can …
If you are using the Zakat App and have not yet made your Zakat contribution, you may still be reflecting on an important question: “Can I be confident about where …
Seventy-five years ago, in the aftermath of the Second World War, UNHCR was created to lead international action to protect people forced to flee.Today, decades later, that mission continues — …
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