Acknowledgement: This issue would not have been possible without the help and support of our colleagues and co-authors. Special thanks goes to co-editors-in-chief of the Journal of Muslim Philanthropy & Civil Society, Shariq Siddiqui and Scott C. Alexander, in addition to associate editors, Micah A. Hughes and Zeeshan Noor, managing editor, Mohannad Mofawaz and assistant managing editor, Kristine Ouano. We are profoundly grateful for the constant support as we put this special issue together. We would also like