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
PERGAS Launches PERLU Endowment Fund
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The Power of Sadaqah: 7 Benefits of Giving Sadaqah
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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
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
Good Deeds that Outlast Death | 5 Types of Sadaqah Jariyah
“When a man dies all his good deeds come to an end except three: Ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah), beneficial knowledge and a righteous son who
11 Reasons Why you Should Give Sadaqah Regularly
As a species, we are naturally inclined to self-preservation and self-growth. This makes us predominantly selfish creatures. Yet, the aspect of preserving others through charitable
Stories in Islam that show the true extent of charitable giving
In Islam, sadaqah or charity is a recurring pattern in the stories as told in the Hadith, and Islamic values are closely in line with
Zakat
Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year
Sahih Bukhari
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!
How to Calculate Zakat in Islam?
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Zakah or Zakat? Which is correct?
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5 Things You Should Know About Zakat Al-Fitr
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Crowdfunding: The future of Islamic social finance?
The role of Islamic social finance assumes great significance, especially in countries with high poverty levels among Muslims. The main objective of Islamic philanthropy such
The Impact of Zakat in Muslim Society
Zakat is an obligatory form of charity that all eligible Muslims pay as required by the Shariah. If you’re a Muslim and you have a
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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The New Frontier: Why AI and Tafakkur Must Lead the Modern Religious Education School
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The Light of Surah al-Kahf on Fridays: Protection, Guidance, and Blessings
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Journey of Faith: Life of Salman al-Farisi
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The Protection and Power of Ayat Kursi in Daily Life
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Islamic Teachings on Family and Marriage
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