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Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.
Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589

How to Spot Online Charity Scams in 5 Easy Steps

In the present world that is full of generous donors, this has opened many doors to many amazing organisations worldwide to collect and fund billions

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

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

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

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

Sadaqah Jariyah: Your Guide to a Lasting Legacy

In a world where material possessions fade and achievements are often forgotten, there exists a timeless opportunity to leave behind something that truly lasts —

Give Sadaqah This Eid al-Adha via These 7 Online Charity Platforms

In Arabic, the word ‘sadaqah’ (charity) is derived from the root word ‘sidq’, which means sincerity. It implies that giving sadaqah is a sign of

5 Types of Sadaqah You Might Never Have Heard Of

Generally, we have heard of Sadaqah but do we know that Sadaqah can be categorised into Sadaqah Wajibah (compulsory), Sadaqah Jariah (sunah) and etc? In

Crypto Zakat: Merging Islamic Tradition with Digital Wealth

How Zakat Cleanses Your Income and Brings Blessings

The Importance of Zakat: How It Transforms Communities

Zakat Made Easy: A Practical Guide for Singaporeans & Malaysians

5 Simple Tips for Busy Professionals to Stay Productive this Ramadan 2023

Zakat

Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year

Sahih Bukhari

Do Muslims Pay Zakat only in Ramadan?

Hooray! Ramadan is here, and its hard to contain our excitement! Muslims around the world have begun preparing for Ramadan, starting from the awesome Ramadan

What Are the Types of Zakat You Can Pay in Islam (Part 2)

This is the second edition of a two-part series on the types of zakat in Islam. Read on to find out what types of assets

The Need to Adopt Technology in Zakat Administration

Associate Professor Dr Aishath MuneezaINCEIF, Malaysia Zakat as we all know is a very important pillar of Islam and a socio-economic tool for alleviating poverty.

How to Calculate Zakat in Islam?

Giving out zakat is an obligation for all eligible Muslims. But admittedly, formulating how much you need to pay for your zakat can be confusing.

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

Analyzing Zakat In The Quran

The word zakat is mentioned in the Quran 30 times, with 27 of them associated with prayers in the same verse. In one place, zakat

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.

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