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
Zakat Made Easy: A Practical Guide for Singaporeans & Malaysians
This mini guide was extracted from a very, very small portion of our special ebook called “Zakat Made Easy”. The A-Z of Zakat, made easy!
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Leveraging Waqf as a driver of social entrepreneurship
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PERGAS Launches PERLU Endowment Fund
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Types of Sadaqah
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5 Types of Sadaqah You Might Never Have Heard Of
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Muslims and Sadaqah
Prophet Muhammed (Peace Be Upon Him) was sent as an example for mankind. Throughout his life he showed us the importance of Sadaqah by giving
Zakat
Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year
Sahih Bukhari
Ramadan: The Most Favourite Month
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How Zakat Cleanses Your Income and Brings Blessings
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What is Zakat and Why do Muslims do it?
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The Need to Adopt Technology in Zakat Administration
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Social Cohesion Through Zakat
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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
An Islamic Perspective on Hardship and Relying on Allah
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10 Tips for Strengthening the Iman in Times of Hardship
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How to Spend Your Weekend the Islamic Way: Activities to Strengthen Faith and Family Bonds
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