زكاة
Zakat
“that which purifies”
Zakat is a form of alms-giving and religious obligation in Islam. As one of the Five Pillars of Islam, zakat is required of every Muslim who meets the necessary criteria of wealth.
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Support your masjid in the heart of Chicago
Support the Downtown Islamic Center and help us continue our vital community services. Your generosity makes a difference.
New masjid & community center
Help establish a new masjid in the heart of downtown Chicago
“Whoever builds a masjid for the sake of Allah, then Allah will build a similar house for him in Paradise.”at-Tirmidhi 318
Alhamdulillah, Downtown Islamic Center has secured a new building. Phase 1 of the renovation builds our prayer hall, which will require an additional $4M. Donate today to share in the reward of the thousands of Muslims who will pray in our new space.
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صدقة
Sadaqa
voluntary charity
A sadaqa is a voluntary act of charity for the sake of Allah, on one's own behalf or someone else's, given freely to assist others.
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Masjid expenses
upkeep of the masjid
Our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ promised any Muslim who spends on a masjid that Allah would build them a home in Paradise (Sahih al-Bukhari 439). Your gift keeps DIC open, clean and welcoming every day.
Donate to expensesMonthly sustainers
A small monthly gift gives DIC steady support to plan ahead. Join the sustainers program below.
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