Topic: Charities
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Heartbreak as Sheffield’s ‘safe haven’ Somali centre could be forced to shut
Crumbling roof could force Israac Somali Community Association to shut after more than 40 years — and would cost £250,000 to repair
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Tributes paid to veteran British Muslim thinker Ghayasuddin Siddiqui
The civil rights activist, who has died at 86, set up the Halal Food Authority and the Muslim Parliament — but could also ‘skirt close to the law’
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How to do qurbani 2026: UK, Europe
Learn what qurbani is, how it works, and where to give your qurbani in the UK or Europe, including charitable options
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Meet the Muslim collectors whose childhood hobbies are now worth thousands
Collectables including Pokémon cards and comics now count towards zakat, depending on why they are owned, meaning childhood treasures now carry both sentimental and financial weight
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Young Muslims often don’t seek mental health support. A report found out why
Thinktank Equi found 44% of Muslim youngsters who had accessed help with mental health might have done so sooner had they felt services understood their faith
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Scouts defend Islamophobia awareness badge: ‘All our badges attract scrutiny’
The Scouts UK governing body introduced the Islamophobia Awareness Month blanket badge with support from the Muslim Scout Fellowship
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Endometriosis Action Month: what you need to know and how to get involved
The condition affects one in 10 women, yet is still widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed
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What is zakat?
Zakat is a type of charity in Islam where eligible Muslims give a percentage of their wealth each year to help those in need and share their blessings with others
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MCB chief: Muslims should give more to UK causes and less overseas
Dr Wajid Akhter, secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain, says too much cash goes on mosque-building and to international causes
