Walking Through Waqf – Part 1
The term waqf literally means to prevent (habs) or restraint. In legal terms, it means to protect a thing or to prevent it from becoming
Sadaqah
Give charity without delay,
for it stands in the way of calamity.
Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
Leveraging Waqf as a driver of social entrepreneurship
Sustainability has become a mainstream issue across all financial sectors, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is especially true in Islamic finance, which includes intrinsic
Waqf al-Khairi & Waqf al-Dhurri
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Good Deeds that Outlast Death | 5 Types of Sadaqah Jariyah
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Islam and Charity
“Never will you attain the good [reward] until you spend [in the way of Allah ] from that which you love. And whatever you spend
Walking Through Waqf – Part 2
The 4 Pillars of Waqf In waqf, there are 4 pillars which are: The Founder (واقف) The Waqf Asset (موقوف) Beneficiaries (موقوف عليه) Expression (
Zakat
Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year
Sahih Bukhari
What Are the Types of Zakat You Can Pay in Islam (Part 1)
Derived from the definitions purify and increase, In Islam Zakat is an obligatory charity that Muslims must pay every year. As one of the five
Analyzing Zakat In The Quran
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What is Zakat and Why do Muslims do it?
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Long-Term Social Implications of the Zakat System
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Do Muslims Pay Zakat only in Ramadan?
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Doas & Islamic Wisdom
Lo! Indeed the world is cursed. What is in it is cursed, except for remembrance of Allah, what is conducive to that, the knowledgeable person and the learning person.
Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2322
Focusing on the power of repentance in Islam
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The Symbolism of Pearls in Al-Waqi‘ah 23
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Hunger and Compassion: Why Islam Prioritizes Feeding the Poor
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