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The Etiquettes of Giving

The etiquette of giving zakat lies in making the intention (niyyah) before giving it to its recipients. Piety and sincerity are also other preconditions for giving zakat, as it’s an act of worship that requires the purification of the heart in the first place.   This article will further explore the etiquette of giving zakat to […]

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Psychological and Social Support for Refugee Children

Psychological and social support is indeed one of the key types of support for refugee children.  Providing refugee children with such support helps them develop the necessary coping mechanisms to deal with their traumatic experiences.  It can also help them develop the necessary skills to regulate their emotions, build resilience, develop positive relationships, and improve […]

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The Impact of Suffering on Children

Hundreds of thousands of refugee children are suffering from many physical and psychological problems. Such problems were inflicted upon them due to the hardships of displacement and seeking refuge. Due to such issues, those children are now suffering from many harmful effects, including developmental delays, behavioral issues, PTSD, anxiety, as well as chronic diseases. This […]

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Benefits of Donating to Charity as a Business

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is part of any business’s duty to society.  CSR helps corporations improve their public image, increase their revenues, and enhance their relationships with the community and stakeholders.  Giving to charity is indeed one of the best practices for a business to realize its CSR.  Certainly, there is no better charitable cause […]

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Beyond Giving: How to Empower the Poor and Break the Cycle of Poverty

Refugees’ empowerment is imperative for lifting refugees out of poverty. Job creation and training, and educational opportunities are some of the most important steps toward helping refugees be financially independent.  This article suggests some of the solutions that could help break the cycle of poverty in refugee settings. The definition of poverty and the cycle […]

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How to Help Widowed Women in Refugee Camps?

Helping widowed refugee women to have a dignified life is indeed a humanitarian duty and a noble cause.  Thousands of widows are living in miserable conditions with their children in refugee camps.  They are deprived of their basic rights, such as shelter, nutrition, healthcare, and education. This article highlights the needs of that vulnerable refugee […]

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Education as a Tool for Empowering Refugee Communities

Education is an integral part and parcel of any civilization. It is the driving force of development and building the future.  Nevertheless, due to civil wars and internal conflicts, millions of children have dropped out of school and now face several challenges in accessing education. This article highlights the main challenges that impede refugee children […]

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Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Refugee Students in Schools

Refugee students now face several mental health issues that they experienced prior to their resettlement and immigration.  Such traumatic experiences have affected their academic as well as their behavioral conduct. As a result, Bonyan Organization works on funding the necessary initiatives in order to improve the mental health of those students.  This article sheds light […]

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The Power of Sadaqah in Ramadan 

Sadaqah is one of the best acts of charity that is greatly encouraged by Islam as it helps spread mercy and kindness among Muslims in the community. It is mostly encouraged during the month of Ramadan as its rewards are multiplied many times. In this article, we discuss the virtues of sadaqah, especially during Ramadan, […]

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