Why Muslim American nonprofits are taking steps to build trust with donors during Ramadan

Zakat is an obligatory charitable practice for which donations are traditionally made through institutions.

By: Shariq Siddiqui, Indiana University, The Conversation

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Published: February 14, 2026

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By Shariq Siddiqui, Indiana University

As Muslims fast from dawn to dusk during Ramadan, an important aspect of their faith is their role as stewards of God on Earth. One way Muslims do this is through the practice of Zakat, an obligatory kind of charity that’s one of the five pillars of Islam.

Zakat requires Muslims to give 2.5% of their wealth to eight prescribed categories: the poor; the needy; Zakat administrators; those whose …

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