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Knowledge base
Clear guides on Zakat, Ramadan, Sadaqah, the pillars of Islam and the Islamic calendar, written for Muslims in Kenya.
Zakat
Who pays Zakat, how to work it out and who can receive it.
- Islamic giving
Zakat in Kenya: who pays, how much and when→
Zakat is the yearly 2.5% payment that every Muslim with wealth above the nisab must give to people in need. In Kenya you can work it out in…
- Islamic giving
Who can receive Zakat? The eight categories→
The Qur’an names eight groups who can receive Zakat, including the poor, the needy and people in debt. You cannot give your Zakat to your…
- Islamic giving
Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana) in Kenya→
Zakat al-Fitr, also called Fitrana, is a small charity every Muslim who has enough food pays at the end of Ramadan. It is paid for each…
- Islamic giving
Zakat on gold, savings, livestock and business→
Zakat is 2.5% on gold, silver, savings and business stock once they pass the nisab for a lunar year. Livestock and crops follow different…
- Islamic giving
Zakat vs Sadaqah: what is the difference?→
Zakat is compulsory charity of 2.5% for Muslims above the nisab. Sadaqah is voluntary charity that anyone can give at any time, in any…
Ramadan and Eid
Dates, fasting, Laylat al-Qadr, Fitrana and Eid.
- Ramadan guide
When is Ramadan 2027 in Kenya?→
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027 in Kenya, and Eid al-Fitr is expected on 9 or 10 March 2027.
- Ramadan guide
Eid al-Fitr in Kenya: prayer, Fitrana and celebration→
Eid al-Fitr is the festival that ends Ramadan. In 2027 it is expected on Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 March, and it begins with Zakat al-Fitr…
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Fidya and Kaffarah: missed and broken fasts→
Fidya is feeding a poor person for each fast you cannot make up. Kaffarah is a heavier penalty for deliberately breaking a fast or an oath.
- Ramadan guide
Laylat al-Qadr 2027: the Night of Power→
Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power, is sought on the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan. In 2027 these nights are expected to begin…
- Ramadan guide
Ramadan for beginners: a simple guide→
Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting from dawn to sunset, prayer, Qur’an and giving. This guide explains what to expect, in plain words,…
- Ramadan guide
What breaks the fast in Ramadan?→
Eating, drinking and intercourse on purpose break the fast, and so does vomiting on purpose. Forgetful eating, brushing your teeth and…
Sadaqah and giving
Voluntary charity and how it differs from Zakat.
- Islamic giving
Sadaqah in Islam: voluntary charity→
Sadaqah is voluntary charity given for the sake of Allah. It can be money, food, time or even a kind word, and you can give it at any time.
- Islamic giving
Charity in Islam: why giving matters→
Charity is at the heart of Islam. Muslims give Zakat as a duty and Sadaqah as a free gift, to care for the poor and keep society fair.
Pillars of Islam
Shahada, Salah, Sawm, Zakat and Hajj explained.
- Pillars of Islam
What are the five pillars of Islam?→
The five pillars of Islam are the five basic acts of worship every Muslim is asked to practise: Shahada (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat…
- Pillars of Islam
What are Hajj and Umrah? Who must go?→
Hajj is the pilgrimage to Makkah and is required once in a lifetime for Muslims who are physically and financially able. Umrah is a shorter…
- Pillars of Islam
How to pray Salah: the five daily prayers→
Muslims pray Salah five times a day: Fajr (2 rak’ahs), Dhuhr (4), Asr (4), Maghrib (3) and Isha (4). This guide explains the times and shows…
- Pillars of Islam
What is Sawm? Fasting in Islam explained→
Sawm is fasting from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan. It is the fourth pillar of Islam and is required of healthy adult Muslims.
- Pillars of Islam
What is the Shahada in Islam?→
The Shahada is the Muslim declaration of faith: there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. It is the first of the…
The 12 Islamic months
Dates, meaning and what to do in each month.
- Islamic calendar
The 12 Islamic months: names, order and 2027 dates→
The Islamic year has 12 lunar months, each 29 or 30 days: Muharram, Safar, Rabi al-Awwal, Rabi al-Thani, Jumada al-Awwal, Jumada al-Thani,…
- Islamic months
Dhul Hijjah 1448 (2027): dates, Hajj, Arafah and Eid al-Adha→
Dhul Hijjah is the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar and the month of Hajj. It is expected to begin on 7 May 2027, with Eid al-Adha…
- Islamic months
Dhul Qadah 1448 (2027): dates, meaning and what to do→
Dhul Qadah is the eleventh month of the Islamic calendar and one of the four sacred months. It is expected to begin on 8 April 2027.
- Islamic months
Jumada al-Awwal 2027: dates, meaning and what to do→
Jumada al-Awwal is the fifth month of the Islamic calendar. It is expected to begin on 12 October 2026 (1448 AH) and again on 1 October 2027…
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Jumada al-Thani 2027: dates, meaning and what to do→
Jumada al-Thani is the sixth month of the Islamic calendar, just before the sacred month of Rajab. It is expected to begin on 31 October…
- Islamic months
Muharram 1449 (2027): dates, Ashura and meaning→
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and one of the four sacred months. Muharram 1449 is expected to begin about 6 June 2027,…
- Islamic months
Rabi al-Awwal 1449 (2027): dates, Mawlid and meaning→
Rabi al-Awwal is the third month of the Islamic calendar and the month in which the Prophet (peace be upon him) was born and reached…
- Islamic months
Rabi al-Thani 1449 (2027): dates, meaning and what to do→
Rabi al-Thani is the fourth month of the Islamic calendar and is also called Rabi al-Akhir. Rabi al-Thani 1448 is in progress now, and the…
- Islamic months
Rajab 1448 (2026-2027): dates, sacred month and meaning→
Rajab is the seventh month of the Islamic calendar and one of the four sacred months. Rajab 1448 is expected to begin on 10 December 2026,…
- Islamic months
Ramadan 1448 (2027): dates, meaning and what to do→
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the month of fasting. In 2027 it is expected to begin on Monday 8 February, depending…
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Safar 1449 (2027): dates, meaning and common beliefs→
Safar is the second month of the Islamic calendar. It is an ordinary month with no special acts of worship set for it. Safar 1449 is…
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Sha’ban 1448 (2027): dates, meaning and how to prepare for Ramadan→
Sha’ban is the eighth month of the Islamic calendar and comes right before Ramadan. Sha’ban 1448 is expected to begin on 9 January 2027, and…
- Islamic months
Shawwal 1448 (2027): dates, Eid and the six fasts→
Shawwal is the tenth month of the Islamic calendar. It begins with Eid al-Fitr and is expected to start on 9 or 10 March 2027.
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