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49 Ways To Get Kids Involved This Ramadan!

49 Ways To Get Kids Involved This Ramadan!

With Ramadan less than a month away, you may be wondering ‘How do I get my kids involved in Ramadan?’ Involvement can mean a lot of things, it can mean creating, learning, doing, making, or helping, it can also mean so much more. Essentially it is about including children and getting them to be and feel […]

Here Are Reasons Why You May Be Experiencing Marital Conflict

Here Are Reasons Why You May Be Experiencing Marital Conflict

With more than 50% of Muslims reporting at least one significant marital issue and more than 55% of Muslims looking for community support we knew it was necessary to develop The FYI’s infographic: Marital Conflict and Road to success. Check out the full infographic for some of the major reasons for marital conflict among Muslim […]

Tips To Cure Your Addictions This Ramadan

Tips To Cure Your Addictions This Ramadan

Many people who struggle with addiction often know they are addicted and even know what they need to do to break the pattern. However, it is often that initial first step that prevents people from doing what they know they need to do. Going without one’s addiction for an entire day can help prevent other […]

High Fives and Other Fun Activities to Celebrate the Women in Our Lives

High Fives and Other Fun Activities to Celebrate the Women in Our Lives

Whether grandmothers, aunts, babysitters, teachers, step-moms, health care workers, coaches, or others, our children have a network of women in their life who provide support, guidance, and set examples. And while we might not be able to see them in person to give a hug, we can still find ways to stay connected and acknowledge […]

NEWLY UPDATED! The FYI’s Divorce Support Toolkit

NEWLY UPDATED! The FYI’s Divorce Support Toolkit

We know that getting a divorce as an American Muslim may come with many challenges and little help or support on how to navigate them. Lack of guidance may amplify the emotional and physical toll of the divorce process on you and your loved ones, and lack of support may leave you feeling unsure where […]

Ramadan Tips And Strategies With Chronic Illness

Ramadan Tips And Strategies With Chronic Illness

Many Muslims around the world will not be able to fast this Ramadan for the first time due to illness. Rather than focusing on “How to be a Super Muslim During Ramadan”, here is a resource to help you or a loved one make the most of Ramadan with a chronic illness. Take this time […]

Nine Elements That Power Positive Parenting

Nine Elements That Power Positive Parenting

When you have bits of cereal in your hair or you’re listening to the wails of a tiny person who refuses to get in the car, the term “Positive Parenting” may make you grit your teeth and roll your eyes. But Positive Parenting isn’t about being perfect, always being cheerful, or having the most photogenic […]

DIY Escape Room For Kids

DIY Escape Room For Kids

The clues from this escape room for kids can be found at home or are fairly inexpensive and easy to get your hands on. If there is a clue that doesn’t work for you, don’t worry about leaving it out. Just make sure that each clue leads to the next and your kids will have a […]

How Do You Know If You Need Counseling Or A Divorce?

How Do You Know If You Need Counseling Or A Divorce?

Divorce is not a linear process–you don’t just move from a troubled marriage to getting a divorce. Some couples move back and forth before getting a divorce. Other couples may, through support and counseling, move into reconciliation and healing. Either way, throughout the entire process, there are many struggles that couples face which can impact […]

Here Are 20 Coping Skills You Can Use To Relieve Stress

Here Are 20 Coping Skills You Can Use To Relieve Stress

Unexpected events can knock the wind out of us. When we build up expectations of ourselves, people around us, or things to come, a part of us begins to live in our future dreams. These dreams inspire us and motivate us to be better versions of ourselves, with our families and even with the world. […]

Things To Consider Before You Divorce With Kids

Things To Consider Before You Divorce With Kids

Often, parents who are thinking about getting a divorce will ask what age is best for their kids. While there’s no magic number that defines when kids are most resilient, age is a valid consideration. But it’s not the only one. If you’re thinking about filing for a divorce, here are some factors you should keep […]

Zakat eligibility of The FYI

The Family & Youth Institute, or The FYI, is a well-known Muslim organization in the United States. It works to promote mental health and wellness by strengthening and empowering individuals, families, and communities through research and education. It has been working for many years to bring Islamic perspectives to understanding and promoting mental health in our communities.

It is dedicated to serving and supporting Muslims – safeguarding our deen, our families, and our future generations. Therefore, the work of The FYI comes in the category of ‘fi sabeelillah’ or the Path of Allah, within the eight categories where Zakat money can be used.

Zakah expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed for it and for bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for freeing captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah, and for the [stranded] traveler – an obligation [imposed] by Allah, And Allah, is Knowing and Wise.”
(Al-Tawbah 9:60)

According to scholars who widen the meaning of fee sabeelillah to include any activities that promote Islamic growth, The FYI is indeed eligible to receive part of the Zakat funds for its programs and services. I urge Muslims in America to support this organization through their donations, general charity, and through their Zakat. I ask Allah swt to strengthen and guide The FYI to continue its good work in supporting Muslims.

Shaikh Ali Suleiman Ali, PhD

About Shaikh Ali

Sh. Ali Suleiman Ali was born in Ghana where he spent his childhood studying with various Muslim scholars. He then moved to Saudi Arabia and enrolled in the Islamic University of Madina.  He graduated with a degree in both Arabic and Islamic Studies. Dr. Ali went on to complete his Ph.D. in Islamic Studies at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Sh. Ali serves on the Advisory Council of The Family & Youth Institute. He is the Senior Imam and Director of the Muslim Community of Western Suburbs in Canton, Michigan. Additionally, he serves as the Director of Muslim Family Services in Detroit and is a council member of the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA). He is also a member of the North American Imams Federation (NAIF) and the Association of Muslim Jurists of America (AMJA).