User:Hassan Al-Jarrah/Zahra Trust
The Zahra Trust is a humanitarian non-profit and non-governmental charity organization. Its name derived from the title of Fatimah the daughter of Muhammad the prophet of Islam. This charity established in UK since 2008 and registered in England and Wales, charity number 1129501 and regulated by the Charity Commission, and provided millions of people across hundreds of communities throughout the world with relief and development aid, and currently providing aid, in Iraq, Yemen, Syria [1], India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kenya, Tanzania. There are partner offices in Karbala [2], Najaf, Ontario, Damascus and New York. [3]
Who is Fatima?
[edit]Fatima al Zahra, a 7th century revolutionary, serves as a role model for hundreds of millions of people around the globe today. As a pioneer in human rights, social justice advocacy and more, Fatima inspires millions to stand for the oppressed and serve those in need.
In Islam, Fatima is revered for her role as the beloved daughter of Prophet Muhammad and her designation as the greatest woman of this world and the hereafter.
The Prophet said, ‘My daughter Fatima is the chief [Lady] of all the women of the worlds.’
Fatima al Zahra is also the wife of Ali ibn Abi Talib , the first Imam of the school of the Ahlulbayt and the mother of the eleven infallible Imams.
TZT VISION
[edit]A world where everyone has access to the basic necessities in life, living self-sufficiently with spiritual development.
TZT VALUES
[edit]Inspired by the Holy Household , The Zahra Trust aims to assist people in the practices taught by them with the principles of our faith.
TZT MISSION
[edit]The Zahra Trust’s mission is to aid those suffering from war, poverty and famine, by providing basic philanthropic needs, enabling them to survive and making them self-sustainable so that they will no longer require aid.
TZT Tasks
[edit]· Provide emergency aid to those in need as a result of conflict and natural disasters [4] [5]
· Provide seasonal aid throughout key periods such as Ramadhan, Eid ul-Adha and Muharram
· Provide food aid to families that experience a chronic lack of access to nutritional food items
· Empower communities through education and development programmes
· Facilitate access to quality healthcare and medication for those that are unable to afford it
· Support the institution of the family through the provision of welfare, easing the burden of breadwinners to provide
· Facilitate access to formal and spiritual education and training to enhance community development.
The administrative costs and financial authorization
[edit]The Zahra Trust has been operating at an annual administration cost of 5-7% of donations received. These costs help TZT to maintain its infrastructure, support new causes and ensure that compliance is always up to date with local and international regulations. TZT holds ijazas (authorizations) from Ayatollah Sistani, Ayatollah Basheer Hussain Najafi, Ayatollah Ishaq al Fayadh and Ayatollah Saeed Al Hakim, to spent receive and spend legal Islamic Sadaqah and taxes, like Khums and Zakat.
References
[edit]- ^ Davies, Debbie. "Peterborough store manager heading to Syria to provide vital care". peterboroughmatters. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=requires|archive-url=(help) - ^ "Donate towards The Zahra Trust to build a school in Karbala as every child has a right to education". Launchgood. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "About The Zahra Trust". Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ Muhammad, Marhoon. "Turkey & Syria Emergency Aid Fundraiser". Justgiving. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ Popova, Sofia. "Five Cardiff Uni societies to hold a fundraising bake sale to help victims in Turkey and Syria". The Cardiff Tab. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
External links
[edit]https://zahratrust.com/
https://zahratrust.org/