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Muharram
A Sacred Month of Remembrance and Reflection

Give Sadaqah This Muharram

Muharram, one of the most sacred months in the Islamic calendar, is a time for reflection, renewal, and drawing closer to Allah (swt) through acts of worship and generosity.

Sadaqah is a voluntary act of charity given for the sake of pleasing Allah (swt). Whether through financial support or acts of kindness, every contribution carries immense reward.

This Muharram, honour the spirit of compassion and sacrifice by helping underprivileged communities worldwide.

Make your Sadaqah count this Muharram

Hope Shops

Give a Hope Shop and empower women in needy communities. These small shops will enable them to earn a living for themselves and their families. Donors receive a personalized feedback report showing the impact of their support.

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Bread For Yemen

Muslim Hands has established five bread factories across Yemen which feeds thousands of people every day. Give now to help us combat growing hunger and famine in Yemen.

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Gaza Emergency Appeal

Provide food and emergency survival items to families in desperate need in Gaza.

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Build a Well this Muharram

Community Well

The gift of a Community Well can serve over 200 families (over 10,000) providing water for themselves, their livestock and crops. A Community Well can be built in Mali, Niger and Pakistan and can serve communities for more than 10 years.

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Dig-a-Well

The gift of a Dig-a-Well can benefit up to 35 families. It will be placed in a communal place such as a village centre, school or village. A Dig-a-Well can be built in Mali, Niger and Pakistan and can serve communities for more than 10 years.

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Tube Well

The gift of a Tube Well can ensure up to four families have access to clean water for drinking, washing and cooking. A Tube well can be built in Mali, Niger and Pakistan and can last up to 10 years.

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What is the Significance of Muharram?

Muharram marks the start of the Islamic New Year. It is a time for spiritual renewal and reflection. It is one of the four holy months that are mentioned in the Quran.

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The Day of Ashura 2025

The 10th of Muharram, known as the Day of Ashura, derives its name from the Arabic word meaning ‘tenth’.

This day is significant, as it honors the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (as), along with his family and companions at the Battle of Karbala.

It also commemorates Prophet Musa’s (as) victory over oppression and is commonly observed through fasting.

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Give Zakat With Confidence This Muharram

Although there is no specific recommendation to pay your Zakat in Muharram, during the times of the Prophet (saw), Zakat was collected from the Ummah on the 1st of Muharram.  The increased reward available for honoring the times of the year favored by Allah (swt) is one of the reasons why many Muslims around the world still choose to give their Zakat in Muharram.

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Easily Calculate your Zakat

Finding Zakat difficult to calculate? Use our Zakat calculator to quickly and easily see how much you need to pay.

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Giving Charity in Muharram

Charity during Muharram is highly encouraged. Honor the sacrifices made by Imam Hussain (as), along with his family and companions by supporting vulnerable communities worldwide.

The legacy of Karbala urges us to respond with compassion to those in need. Just as the Prophet’s (SAW) family endured immense suffering, vulnerable communities today continue to face conflict, war, and natural disasters.

Impoverished families in Gaza, displaced communities in Yemen, and refugees from Syria are in urgent need of assistance. Providing them with essentials like food and clean water can result in lasting change.

Many Muslims choose to offer their Zakat and Sadaqah during this month to earn additional rewards, especially on the Day of Ashura.

Give Sadaqah This Muharram

Muslim Hands Canada is an international aid agency and NGO working globally to help those affected by natural disasters, conflict and poverty. Muslim Hands Canada is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (Charity Registration No. 81126 4985 RR0001).

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