PERGAS Launches PERLU Endowment Fund
“Ulama” scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets and Messengers of Allah. With that appreciation in mind, the Singapore Islamic Scholars and Religious Teachers Association
Sadaqah
Give charity without delay,
for it stands in the way of calamity.
Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
The Double Disaster in Sulawesi
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The Power of Sadaqah: 7 Benefits of Giving Sadaqah
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Walking Through Waqf – Part 1
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Community Support through Sadaqah: Strengthening Economies in Crisis
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5 Hunger Related Campaigns You Can Donate to This World Food Day
Food is one of the necessities of humans. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs categorised it under physiological needs, the most essential of our needs. Our body
Zakat
Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year
Sahih Bukhari
What is Zakat and Why do Muslims do it?
The recipe for success is to look forward to paying our Zakat and to be in the first rows of the Masjid just like we
Do Muslims Pay Zakat only in Ramadan?
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Crowdfunding: The future of Islamic social finance?
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Importance of Zakat in Islam
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What Are the Types of Zakat You Can Pay in Islam (Part 2)
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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
5 Benefits of Practicing Dzikir Over the Weekend: Rejuvenate Your Heart and Soul
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How to Improve your Quran Recitation – Here are 5 Ways!
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Shahadah for New Muslims: The First Step in Your Journey of Faith
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