Importance of Zakat in Islam
What is Zakat and Who are the Recipients? Zakat is one of the five fundamental concepts (also known as the 5 pillars) in Islam. This
Sadaqah
Give charity without delay,
for it stands in the way of calamity.
Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
Give Sadaqah This Eid al-Adha via These 7 Online Charity Platforms
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Muslims and Sadaqah
Prophet Muhammed (Peace Be Upon Him) was sent as an example for mankind. Throughout his life he showed us the importance of Sadaqah by giving
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!
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
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The Double Disaster in Sulawesi
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11 Reasons Why you Should Give Sadaqah Regularly
As a species, we are naturally inclined to self-preservation and self-growth. This makes us predominantly selfish creatures. Yet, the aspect of preserving others through charitable
Zakat
Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year
Sahih Bukhari
The Importance of Zakat: How It Transforms Communities
Zakat, a fundamental aspect of Islamic faith, plays a crucial role in fostering community welfare and promoting social equity. This article delves into the historical
Is It Better To Pay Zakat Online?
“And establish prayer and give/pay zakat, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves – you will find it with Allah. Indeed, Allah of what
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.
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
Ramadan: The Most Favourite Month
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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
A Complete Guide to Sunnah Prayers: Times, Rak‘ahs, and Benefits
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Ramadan and rewards go hand in hand. The mention of Ramadan brings charity and Quran to our minds. Allah (SWT) mentions in the Quran that:
The New Frontier: Why AI and Tafakkur Must Lead the Modern Religious Education School
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The Weekly Reset: How Monday and Thursday Fasting Optimizes Your Metabolism 🔄
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Taking some time over the weekend to practice dzikir can have a big impact on your heart and soul. Dzikir, a form of Islamic meditation,