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Apr 2023
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Ramadan Overload: The flood of charity a...

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Are Muslim charities exploiting Ramadan to cash in on donations? Are some charities more concerned with their own bottom line than actually helping those in need? The holy Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:274) instructs Muslims to give to charity regularly, and during Ramadan, many Muslims embrace this practice wholeheartedly. However, with an overwhelming number of charities, it's easy to feel confused about how your money is used. Join our guests from The Zahra Trust, Maryam Hilli and Salim Kassam, as they take on our hosts Sayed Ali Radhawi and Ahmed Abbas. Join us as we take a closer look at the saturated Muslim charity space and the cut-throat competition for donations during the holy month.

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