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Earlier this month, we launched our brand new range of virtual challenges, Let’s MOVE-Save Lives. These virtual challenges include 7 different activities that you can take on at home to raise funds for our Coronavirus Emergency appeal.

Kaffarah is an obligatory religious donation to help those most in need. Unlike Fidya, Kaffara is made when a Muslim deliberately misses a fast or intentionally breaks their fast without a valid reason. To atone for their broken fast, religious tradition states that adult Muslims must fast continuously for 60 days.

The coronavirus outbreak has affected us all; it’s a global pandemic and people from all walks of life are suffering.

In this pandemic, we must not allow victims of domestic abuse to be silenced by their oppressors. Help us end the silence, and encourage more women and men to speak up and reach out for support.

Fidya is a religious donation to the poor and the needy which must be made when a fast is missed through necessity. For each day that a fast is missed you are required to provide one person with two meals to redeem yourself in the eyes of Allah (swt).

Your Zakat is a beautiful form of charity, and one of the five pillars of Islam; it is a form of giving that removes you from greed and provides the less fortunate with the support they need. When you make your Zakat donations with Penny Appeal, our 100% Zakat policy assures that 100% of your donations are going straight to the people who need it most – giving you 100% of the rewards!

We wanted to take this chance to update you on how Penny Appeal is managing the unprecedented challenges which the coronavirus pandemic is presenting - and to thank you for your ongoing support which is so vital at this difficult time.

Zakat can be tricky to navigate, especially if you’re new to it. But it’s essential that we have an understanding of it. It’s a beautiful pillar of Islam, and it has the power to transform our world for the better, with immense benefits - not just for the individual, but also for the society at large.

Sadaqah is sometimes used to refer to Zakat in the Qur’an, but the two terms generally have different meanings. So what is the difference between Zakat and Sadaqah? Well, quite simply, Zakat is the obligatory form of charity, whereas Sadaqah is voluntary.

The coronavirus is an overwhelming crisis, which none of us saw coming. It has affected each and every one of our lives, and we are all feeling anxious for the safety of our loved ones and those who are vulnerable around the globe.

Zakat, it's one of the most important things a Muslim will do in their life. The term Zakat is an Arabic word that means 'to purify'. This means that giving Zakat purifies your wealth; it's a source of immense baraka, or blessing.

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