“The Significance of Zakat in Islam: Purification, Social Welfare, and Attaining Allah’s Pleasure”
“The Significance of Zakat in Islam: Purification, Social Welfare, and Attaining Allah’s Pleasure” Zakat in Islam Introduction: Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam, and it is a mandatory act of worship that involves giving a portion of one’s wealth to those in need. Zakat is an essential part of Islam, and it […]
“Sadaqah Jariyah: Investing in the Hereafter for Eternal Rewards”
“Sadaqah Jariyah: Investing in the Hereafter for Eternal Rewards” Introduction: Sadaqah Jariyah is an act of charity in Islam that provides continuous rewards to the donor even after their death. This act of charity is not only beneficial for the person who performs it but also for the community at large. In this blog post, […]
“5 Acts of Sadaqah Jaariyah in Islam: Continuous Charity for Eternal Rewards”
“5 Acts of Sadaqah Jaariyah in Islam: Continuous Charity for Eternal Rewards” Sadaqah Jaariyah BashmahIntroduction: Sadaqah Jaariyah is an act of charity in Islam that provides continuous rewards to the donor even after their death. These acts of charity have the potential to benefit not only the individual but also the entire community. In this […]
“The Virtues of Feeding People in Islam: Lessons from the Hadith”
“The Virtues of Feeding People in Islam: Lessons from the Hadith” Introduction: Feeding people is one of the most virtuous acts in Islam. It is a way to earn rewards from Allah (SWT) and to provide relief to those who are suffering. The importance of feeding others is emphasized in both the Quran and Hadith. […]
“The Virtuous Impact of Donation in Islam: Benefits for the Recipient, Donor, and Society”
“The Virtuous Impact of Donation in Islam: Benefits for the Recipient, Donor, and Society” Donation in Islam Introduction: Islam emphasizes the importance of helping others and being charitable. Donating to those in need is considered one of the most virtuous acts in Islam. It is a way to purify one’s wealth, earn rewards from Allah […]
COVID-19 BASMAH Assistance in Pandemic
COVID-19 BASMAH Assistance in Pandemic Introduction: Bangladesh American Society of Muslim Aid for Humanity, USA, came forward to provide assistance during the covid-19 pandemic. The impact of the mass lockdown was severe on the society and economy. The fear of the disease itself, its contagious nature and the unavailability of appropriate treatment grabbed people. The […]
Rohingya Refugees Crisis
Rohingya Refugees Crisis By Tahia Asad of Purple Sheek Media Authorities in Bangladesh have begun relocating thousands of Rohingya refugees to an isolated island, however, the island’s accommodation is built to contain only a fraction of the Rohingya refugees. Located 21 miles (34 kilometers) from the mainland, Bhashan Char surfaced only 20 years ago and […]
Gender Discrimination Challenges at the Grassroots
Gender Discrimination Challenges at the Grassroots By Tahia Asad of Purple Sheek Media The ongoing pandemic has incurred devastating effects leading to poverty and unemployment in Bangladesh. Women in Bangladesh remain particularly vulnerable to living in poverty. Socially prescribed roles have limited women’s access to economic resources such as capital, skills, and marketing know-how. Many […]
Child Marriage: Effects on a Girl’s Education
Child Marriage: Effects on a Girl’s Education By Tahia Asad of Purple Sheek Media Although the legal age for marriage is 18 for girls (21 for boys), child marriage is a common occurrence in Bangladesh, particularly among the poorest populations. According to UNICEF, Bangladesh is home to 38 million child brides. Of these, 13 million […]
COVID-19: AFFECTING AN ALREADY HUNGRY BANGLADESH FURTHER
COVID-19: AFFECTING AN ALREADY HUNGRY BANGLADESH FURTHER HUNGRY BANGLADESH By Tahia Asad of Purple Sheek Media Being home to 160 million people, Bangladesh is one of the world’s most densely populated countries. About 32 percent, approximately 50 million people still live in extreme poverty due to economic inequality. Compounded by fewer lands for cultivation, and […]
Hunger Facts of Bangladesh
Hunger Facts of Bangladesh By Tahia Asad of Purple Sheek Media Introduction: Bangladesh made remarkable progress in reducing the poverty rate by half over the last decade. Although the country has improved the status of nutrition of children under five in the past two decades; it still has a long way to go to combat […]
Education Barriers in Bangladesh
Education Barriers in Bangladesh By Tahia Asad of Purple Sheek Media Introduction: Bangladesh has committed itself to respect, defend, and promote the rights of Bangladeshi children. Yet, despite its promises, the country faces problems such as ineffective services and inadequate measures.) that are currently hindering children from accessing their rights. Education is free in Bangladesh […]
The Military Coup in Myanmar and its Impact on the Rohingya Refugees
The Military Coup in Myanmar and its Impact on the Rohingya Refugees Rohingya Refugees By Tahia Asad of Purple Sheek Media With Myanmar’s military seizing power in a coup against the democratically elected government, the United Nations fears the current coup in Myanmar will worsen the extremity of some 600,000 Rohingya Muslims still in the […]
Ten Hadiths on the Importance of Charity
Ten Hadiths on the Importance of Charity Ten Hadiths By Tahia Asad of Purple Sheek Media The core purpose of charity in Islam is to seek Allah’s pleasure and to get our spiritual satisfaction. The one neat thing about giving is that it’s a win-win situation, the recipient, and the giver both benefit in different […]
The Danger of COVID-19 and other Diseases in the Rohingya Camp
The Danger of COVID-19 and other Diseases in the Rohingya Camp Rohingya Camp By Tahia Asad of Purple Sheek Media The Rohingya community displaced by conflict are uniquely vulnerable to pandemics. In fact, displaced populations are particularly vulnerable to infectious diseases, and are more likely to die from infectious diseases than anything else. This is […]
Sadaqah in Islam
Sadaqah in Islam Sadaqah In Islam, many acts can lead to immeasurable rewards – these acts are commonly referred to as Sadaqah. Sadaqah is an act of giving in a recurring way. For example, if you were to invest in building a well, that well would provide clean water to those drinking from it for […]
RAMADAN KAREEM
RAMADAN KAREEM RAMADAN KAREEM: Ramadan is the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar. Healthy adult Muslims fast in Ramadan from dawn until dusk. This includes abstaining from drinking, eating, immoral acts and anger. Other acts of worship such as prayer, reading the Quran and charity are also encouraged during the holy month. The fast […]
The Recent Destruction of Shelters at the Refugee Camp and The Plight of Rohingyas
The Recent Destruction of Shelters at the Refugee Camp and The Plight of Rohingyas The Havoc the Flood Caused: The Rohingya refugee camp is devastated by a sudden flash flood triggered by heavy monsoon rain. The displaced Rohingya community is uniquely vulnerable to environmental conditions at the makeshift camps that are densely clustered around the […]
BASMAH Health Clinics are now providing free dental services for the Rohingya refugees.
BASMAH Health Clinics are now providing free dental services for the Rohingya refugees. BASMAH Health Clinics are now providing free dental services for the Rohingya refugees. Dental cleaning, root canals, and other critical services are performed by our doctors for the refugees for free. Childcare support and checkups are also done for the mothers with […]
The orphans, poor and helpless children are getting shelters, support and guidance at the BASMAH orphanage and schools.
The orphans, poor and helpless children are getting shelters, support and guidance at the BASMAH orphanage and schools. The orphans, poor and helpless children are getting shelters, support and guidance at the BASMAH orphanage and schools. The orphan and poor children at the Rangpur orphanage and school were provided special meals. There was no school […]