IFSSA: Islamic Family & Social Services Association

Omar Yaqub
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How is IFSSA responding to community needs, internal challenges, and growing for the future?

Episodes

  1. 04/13/2022

    Zakat Part 3: Making A Difference, Together

    In our final discussion on Zakat, we discuss the opportunities and challenges for Zakat-dispensing organizations to collaborate together. We also discuss how to best optimize these resources, and the ways Zakat can be used to tackle social justice issues such as poverty.You can read Dr Kathy's articles on Zakat in Canada through the following links:https://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/the-preserved-practice-a-study-of-zakat-work-in-canadahttps://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/justice-and-charity-a-study-of-zakat-work-in-canadaIslamic Family has also worked with Dr Bullock on a page specifically for Zakat dispensing organizations in Canada to draw on:https://share.islamicfamily.ca/effectiveZakat To learn more about Islamic Family, our services, and how we utilize Zakat, check out out website: https://www.IslamicFamily.ca and our Zakat policy: http://islamicfamily.ca/zakat

  2. 04/13/2022

    Zakat Part 2: Balancing Diligence & Dignity

    In part 2 of our conversation with Omar & Dr Kathy, we discuss how to screen for Zakat eligbility and distribution in a way that ensures funds are given to those in genuine need, while also treating people with respect and dignity so they can be empowered to make decisions for themselves.You can read Dr Kathy's articles on Zakat in Canada through the following links:https://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/the-preserved-practice-a-study-of-zakat-work-in-canadahttps://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/justice-and-charity-a-study-of-zakat-work-in-canadaIslamic Family has also worked with Dr Bullock on a page specifically for Zakat dispensing organizations in Canada to draw on:https://share.islamicfamily.ca/effectiveZakat To learn more about Islamic Family, our services, and how we utilize Zakat, check out out website: https://www.IslamicFamily.ca and our Zakat policy: http://islamicfamily.ca/zakat

  3. 04/13/2022

    Zakat Part 1: The Meaning(s) of Zakat

    Hussain talks to Omar & Dr Kathy about the definition of Zakat, who its applicable towards, and what it means in the religious life of Muslims.You can read Dr Kathy's articles on Zakat in Canada through the following links:https://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/the-preserved-practice-a-study-of-zakat-work-in-canadahttps://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/justice-and-charity-a-study-of-zakat-work-in-canadaIslamic Family has also worked with Dr Bullock on a page specifically for Zakat dispensing organizations in Canada to draw on:https://share.islamicfamily.ca/effectiveZakat To learn more about Islamic Family, our services, and how we utilize Zakat, check out out website: https://www.IslamicFamily.ca and our Zakat policy: http://islamicfamily.ca/zakat

  4. 01/10/2020

    The Green Room Listening Campaign

    In 2019, The Green Room set out to listen to Muslim youth between the ages of 16–24 from across Edmonton. Our goal was to to renew our mandate, make our programs even better, ensure we stay relevant & reach more youth. The listening campaign included a team of 10 listeners, who volunteered to have meaningful open-structured conversations with youth.

    The Green Room Listening Campaign

  5. 01/06/2019

    IFSSA's Priorities

    An overview of what's happening at IFSSA. To provide feedback on what you heard visit http://sayat.me/IFSSA Detailed notes: http://share.ifssa.ca/IFSSA-Q4-18

    IFSSA's Priorities
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