What Has Zakat Got To Do With Ramadan?
Every moment in the blessed month of Ramadan can truly be an opportunity of
Every moment in the blessed month of Ramadan can truly be an opportunity of
As the blessed month of Ramadan approaches, our hearts naturally incline towards giving, reflection,
The world is slowly recovering from the hardships that came with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Quran urges Muslims to repent of their misdeeds. Repentance in Islam is seen
Here are a few tips for those of us who have busy lives but
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Bring the orphan close to you, pat his
We consistently are seeing realities of injustice and oppression through the media and maybe
Every moment in the blessed month of Ramadan can truly be an opportunity of spiritual awakening. As we reflect on Ramadan: fond memories arise: the satisfaction of fasting the whole day (especially if it’s extra hot), reciting and hearing the Qur’an, indulging in mom’s legendary samosas, and the serenity of praying tarawih in our favorite
As the blessed month of Ramadan approaches, our hearts naturally incline towards giving, reflection, and fostering community bonds. Zakat, a cherished pillar of Islam, offers a beautiful opportunity to share our blessings to others. Here, we explore 3 unique ways to fulfill this sacred duty, making our contributions impactful and meaningful. 1. Embracing Technology for
The world is slowly recovering from the hardships that came with the Covid-19 pandemic. Governments and companies were pretty much shut down. People lost livelihood and lives, and their fortitude was tested in a way that humanity has rarely been tested before. Such an event would test the resolve of any and every person in
The Quran urges Muslims to repent of their misdeeds. Repentance in Islam is seen as a crucial component of the religion. Whom among us is sinless, and who among us fulfils all of the requirements placed on him by religion? Undoubtedly, we all have flaws, but what sets some of us apart from the others
Here are a few tips for those of us who have busy lives but want to ensure we achieve a productive Ramadan. Even outside of Ramadan, the conventional life of the busy professional often comprises endless tasks and routines that set them moving from dawn to dusk. Muslims that observe the Holy month may be
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Bring the orphan close to you, pat his head, and feed him with the same food you eat. It will soften your heart and fulfill your need.” [Makārim al-Akhlāq lil-Kharā’iṭī 661] Historically, orphans have been mistreated and viewed with disdain throughout different civilisations and empires. This is mainly due
We consistently are seeing realities of injustice and oppression through the media and maybe even in our own lives. We’re living in in this world of technology which has its benefits but more and more of us are realising that we have actually become desensitised to themes of oppression – seeing children in poverty and
In Islam, ethics is in alignment with Shariah, which is Islam’s system for social and legal conduct. To put it simply, in this Islamic system, whatever promotes the well-being of an individual, as well as the society, is morally good, and what is otherwise harmful is morally bad. Islam’s ethical system, which is forever divine,
Note: The selection of these books in Islam was made by our author and is not indicative of the views of the GlobalSadaqah team. Islam is a religion and way of life that is undoubtedly simple for followers to appreciate and understand. Yet at the same time, its multi-layered nature presents complex underlying concepts that