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
Give charity without delay,
for it stands in the way of calamity.
Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
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Stories in Islam that show the true extent of charitable giving
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The Impact of Sadaqah On Society
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Types of Waqf in Easy Steps
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Importance of Zakat in Islam
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Muslims and Sadaqah
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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
Zakat
Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year
Sahih Bukhari
What Are the Types of Zakat You Can Pay in Islam (Part 2)
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What Are the Types of Zakat You Can Pay in Islam (Part 1)
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Ramadan: The Most Favourite Month
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The Need to Adopt Technology in Zakat Administration
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How Zakat Cleanses Your Income and Brings Blessings
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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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Islamic Views on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation
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Nurturing Faith: The Role of Islamic Education in Today’s World
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Journey of Faith: Life of Salman al-Farisi
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