"Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find ease."
Quran 13:28
Dhikr in Islam means remembrance of God and Dhikr Hour was created to establish a spiritual community dedicated to helping each other improve.
Insha'Allah (God willing) we will meet in person and also have virtual opportunities to recite adhkaar (plural of Dhikr) from the Quran and Sunnah.
It is well documented that spiritual care is instrumental, if not necessary, in improving and maintaining good quality health. Yet, there is a severe lack of resources for Muslim patients in our hospitals. Furthermore, there is no easily accessible resource that provides even basic information about the needs of Muslim patients. Shifa was created to fulfill that need. Our volunteers regularly update the Google Folder with information and make it accessible to everyone.
Community Care Committee (CCC) helps disenfranchised families get back on their feet by providing financial support and connections with relief organizations. CCC has successfully assisted two families over a period of five years! CCC is a Zakat-eligible program and we request that you donate generously!
Students from the Muslim Medical Student Association at Cooper Medical School partnered with Naheed Fahim Foundation Inc. to create a clean and healthy environment for Camden, NJ residents. They cleaned the streets monthly and created standard documents that anyone in the future can use.
A list of past and current small projects that our volunteers have completed over the years. You can use these for inspiration and can reach out to us if you need help replicating these efforts.
These were only made possible by generous donors like you!
If you would like to start a project please use the button below.
Sumra's Stuffed Dates
Support Sumra's annual Stuffed Dates for Ramadan. 10% of all profits are donated to various NFF projects!
Jul 2019 - Present
Falah
Realizing the value of good mentorship, Falah-Steps to Success was created to provide one-on-one guidance to high-school and undergraduate students. We had over 40 hand-picked mentors successful in a variety of fields who guided numerous mentees.
Nov 2021 - Dec 2022
Khatam Al Quran
Khatam Al Quran (completing the Quran) was created to bridge the gap between humanitarian work and purposeful worship. The community participated in 15 Khatams for various causes in hopes that Allah (God) will help us succeed.
Jun 2021 - Nov 2022
Community Care
Our volunteers came together to support two local families in need for a designated period of time. They provided meals, furniture, and monetary support till the families could get back on their feet.
Feb 2019 - Oct 2022
2nd Anniversary Project
On their second anniversary, Sumra and Zain partnered with Furqaan to distribute almost 700 English and Spanish Qurans to hospitals in need. They flew to Chicago and drove to New Jersey, making distributions on the way in Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburg, and other cities.
May 2022 - Jul 2022
Food For You
Mrs. Naheed began a new chapter in her life with a new business and decided to donate a major portion of her earnings to help those in need. She and her family distributed non-perishable food items in Camden, New Jersey in the first few days of the year 2022!
Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
Kindness On Wheels
In hopes of supporting the needs of South Jersey's oldest hospital, the community came together and raised approximately $1500 for wheelchairs for Cooper Hospital.
Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
1st Anniversary Project
On their 1st anniversary, Sumra and Zain assembled over 150 first aid kits to donate to Baltimore Outreach Services, an organization in West Baltimore that aids homeless women and children in finding housing, education, and employment.
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
Medical Debt Relief
Naheed Fahim Foundation Inc. was honored to support RIP Medical Debt's mission of abolishing medical debt across the country during the month of Ramadan. We erased over $114,000 in medical debt!
Apr 2021 - May 2021
Friend Of The Orphan
Friends of the Orphan supported The Children's Home, The Arc Baltimore, and numerous other foster homes by providing supplies and financial aid for their events.
Feb 2017 - Jan 2021
Sharing Our Happiness
Sumra and Zain organized a service project in collaboration with Naheed Fahim Foundation Inc. and Muslim Social Services Agency. With the help of their families and friends, they fed more than 300 families in Baltimore City on their wedding day!
Dec 2019 - Jul 2020
Khaleel Ul Yateem Committee
Started as a committee under the Muslim Student Association at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, this initiative sponsored more than 11 orphaned children through Helping Hand for Relief and Development. This was the first program hosted under Naheed Fahim Foundation!
Feb 2017 - Jan 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my donations tax-deductible?
Yes! All your donations are tax-deductible. You will receive a letter from us at the end of the year which can be used for tax purposes.
Can ANYONE start a program?
Absolutely! Anyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion can apply to run a program under our organization.
How much of my donation will actually reach the people in need?
100%! Thanks to a few donors who take care of our organizational costs, every penny that you donate will go to the program of your choice. We do not have any employees and all our programs are run exclusively by volunteers.
Why don't you have pictures of relief work on your website?
We are dedicated to serving our beneficiaries with dignity and respect. Since most of our beneficiaries are local, we have decided against sharing their images or personal information publicly.
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Zain Abidin
I am the founder of Naheed Fahim Foundation Inc., a Chaplain at Cooper Hospital, and a Medical Student at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. I am passionate about community work and would love the opportunity to work with you! Connect with me below.