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
Sadaqah
Give charity without delay,
for it stands in the way of calamity.
Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
Walking Through Waqf – Part 2
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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
Zakat Made Easy: A Practical Guide for Singaporeans & Malaysians
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Is Waqf Mentioned in the Quran?
Don’t believe it? Yes, it’s true! There is no direct mentioned of waqf in the Quran. Instead, waqf which refers to a religious endowment i.e.
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
5 Sadaqah Ramadan Campaigns You Can Donate to This Ramadan
Did you know that you can double up your sadaqah Ramadan and fasting rewards by offering food to another fasting person when they break their
Zakat
Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year
Sahih Bukhari
Social Cohesion Through Zakat
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How to Calculate Zakat in Islam?
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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
The Need to Adopt Technology in Zakat Administration
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Zakah or Zakat? Which is correct?
Hmmm do you ever wonder which is the correct spelling? Zakah or Zakat? Sadaqah or Sadaqa? And the list goes on and on… In the
Zakat Made Easy: A Practical Guide for Singaporeans & Malaysians
This mini guide was extracted from a very, very small portion of our special ebook called “Zakat Made Easy”. The A-Z of Zakat, made easy!
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
Embracing the Essence of Shahadah: 5 Key Activities to Strengthen Your Faith
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The Symbolism of Pearls in Al-Waqi‘ah 23
Among the many vivid descriptions of Paradise in the Qur’an, Surah Al-Waqi‘ah stands out for its poetic beauty and imagery. In verse 23, Allah ﷻ
Sadaqah Jariyah: How Your Mosque Donation Can Create Eternal Rewards
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Our Pick of 5 Great Books for a Deeper Understanding of Islam
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Islamic Views on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation
In the last two decades, several Muslim states and civil society groups have embraced interfaith dialogue as a means of engagement with non-Muslims, especially with
10 Tips for Strengthening the Iman in Times of Hardship
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