As the Islamic calendar is based around the lunar cycle, the Holy month of Ramadan rotates by approximately ten days each year. This year, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Tuesday 17th February 2026 and end on either the evening of Wednesday 18th March or Thursday 19th March 2026, depending on the … Read more
Taking time out to pray five times a day is a duty upon all Muslims, and helps us to remember Allah (SWT) and our purpose in life – to worship Him. When we turn towards Makkah, we are united with all the Muslims around the world who face the same direction (Qibla), and when we … Read more
When deciding where to donate, many UK Muslims choose to give to “Where Most Needed” funds — a flexible category that allows trusted Islamic charities to direct donations to their most urgent and pressing projects. This approach ensures that your generosity reaches those in the greatest need at the right time, with maximum impact. What … Read more
Sponsoring an orphan is one of the most virtuous and highly recommended acts of charity in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) promised a place in Paradise to those who care for orphans, placing this act of compassion at the very heart of Islamic philanthropy. For UK Muslims, sponsoring an orphan is a powerful way to … Read more
Access to clean water is a matter of life and death for millions of people around the world. In Islam, water is considered a gift from Allah and a fundamental human right. Donating to provide clean water is one of the most powerful forms of Sadaqah Jariyah — continuous charity — that a Muslim can … Read more
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and the most blessed month of the year. It is the month in which the Quran was revealed, in which the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and in which fasting is obligatory upon every able Muslim. For UK … Read more
Zakat al-Fitr, commonly known as Fitrana, is a compulsory form of charity that every Muslim must give at the end of Ramadan. It is one of the most important acts of worship during the blessed month and ensures that those in need can also enjoy the celebrations of Eid al-Fitr. For UK Muslims, understanding Zakat … Read more
Kaffarah is a form of Islamic expiation or atonement for serious religious transgressions. It is a prescribed act of worship required when a Muslim deliberately breaks certain obligations, such as a Ramadan fast or a sworn oath. Understanding Kaffarah is essential for UK Muslims who wish to maintain their spiritual purity and fulfil their obligations … Read more
Fidya is an Islamic compensation paid when a person is unable to fast during Ramadan due to a valid, permanent reason. It is an act of worship that allows those who genuinely cannot fast — such as the elderly or the chronically ill — to fulfil their obligation to Allah through a form of charitable … Read more
Qurbani (also known as Udhiyah) is the Islamic practice of sacrificing a livestock animal during the festival of Eid al-Adha. It is one of the most significant acts of worship in the Islamic calendar, commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS) in obedience to Allah. For UK Muslims, understanding … Read more