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Islamic Relief Worldwide’s International General Assembly votes to remove Islamic Relief USA from the federation.

Islamic Relief Worldwide’s International General Assembly votes to remove Islamic Relief USA from the federation. 12 ...
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Islamic Relief Worldwide and Islamic Relief USA: Your Questions Answered

On 12 September 2026, Islamic Relief’s International General Assembly – the federation’s highest governing body – voted ...
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Islamic Relief Worldwide: statement on the status of the former Islamic Relief USA

To the many supporters in the United States asking what this means for them: Islamic Relief is not leaving America. On behalf of the whole federation, Islamic Relief Worldwide remains fully committed ...
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The virtues of caring for orphaned children in Islam

Caring for orphaned children is a significant virtue in Islam. The Qur’an and sunnah (the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) repeatedly emphasise kindness toward orphans, protecting ...
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Refugees and displaced people

The rights, dignity and protection needs of refugees and displaced people are being undermined as the world faces a global displacement crisis. Islamic Relief has been responding to the needs of ...
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How to calculate and pay zakat 2026

Calculating your zakat becomes straightforward once you know which types of assets are zakatable, and which are not. Below is an outline of zakatable assets according to the Hanafi madhab. The nisab ...
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20 years on from the Kashmir earthquake: “As if the mountains themselves were crying out”

On 8 October 2005, an enormous 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Kashmir in one of the worst natural disasters ever recorded in South Asia. With the epicentre located 12 miles north-east of the city of ...
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Nepal floods: Aid worker describes the scale of the disaster

Islamic Relief is working with local partners to support people affected by the deadly flooding in Nepal. Pragya Adhikari, an Islamic Relief aid worker, has been supporting distributions in Nuwakot — ...
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What is waqf and how does it work?

For over 20 years, Islamic Relief has been investing donations as waqf. Since 2019, the International Waqf Fund, our subsidiary organisation previously known as Islamic Relief Waqf, has been ...
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Islamic Relief calls for Eid ceasefire as war intensifies across the Middle East

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, Islamic Relief is urging world leaders to embody its values and agree a ceasefire ahead of Eid al-Fitr and other major religious festivals. Muslims ...
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Islamic Relief sending emergency aid to Nepal flood survivors

Islamic Relief is sending emergency aid to communities affected by the deadly flash floods in Nepal that swept away people and homes within seconds. At least 359 people are confirmed killed so far, ...