News and Updates

This section is dedicated to providing educational and inspirational blogs about Musafir charity and philanthropy in general. It contains a wide range of posts written by both professional and volunteer writers who share their knowledge and experience with charity work.

A Rider Under a Tree

Abdullah ibn Mas’ud once saw the Prophet ﷺ get up after sleeping on a mat woven from palm leaves. The mat had left marks pressed into his side. Ibn Mas’ud said, “Messenger of Allah, why don’t we make you something…

The Most Generous of People: Giving Like the Prophet ﷺ

Rabi al-Awwal is the month the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born. For many Muslims it’s a time of gatherings, nasheeds, and stories of his life told to children who’ve heard them before but still want to hear them again.

There’s Nothing Unlucky About Safar

Ask around in some families and you’ll still hear it. Don’t get married in Safar. Don’t start a business in Safar. Don’t move house in Safar. Something about this month is supposed to bring bad luck.

A New Year, a Shorter Road

Every new Hijri year starts the same way for most of us. Someone sends a “Happy New Year” message in the family group, a few people reply with a heart, and then life carries on. Monday is still Monday.

Honouring the Elderly

In Islam, respect for the elderly is not just a cultural tradition — it is a divine command and a mark of true faith.

Importance of Giving Sadaqah

In Islam, generosity and compassion are not just moral virtues — they are acts of worship that purify the soul and strengthen society. Among

The Essence of Musafir

The Essence of ‘Musafir The name ‘Musafir’, which means ‘traveller’ in Arabic, is more than just a word. It embodies the core values and

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is a sacred month in Islam dedicated to fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection. Muslims around the world observe fasting from sunrise (Fajr) to

Preparing for Ramadan

Ramadan is less than a month away. It is a special time when we can attain closeness to Allah through fasting and prayer. During

Zakat

Zakat is an obligatory act for all qualifying Muslims. It involves submitting a set percentage of wealth to charity. As the third pillar of

Use Sadaqah as a tool for protection

Giving Sadaqah is entirely voluntary and is provided by individuals to help others or support Islamic causes. Sadaqah can be performed in many forms,

Make the Quran your Companion

The Quran provides both spiritual and physical guidance. It was sent by Allah (swt) and revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (saw). It is the