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
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
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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
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Zakat
Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year
Sahih Bukhari
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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
The Differences between Zakat Al Mal and Zakat Al Fitr
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Zakat Made Easy: A Practical Guide for Singaporeans & Malaysians
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Is It Better To Pay Zakat Online?
“And establish prayer and give/pay zakat, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves – you will find it with Allah. Indeed, Allah of what
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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
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