Community Support through Sadaqah: Strengthening Economies in Crisis
Sadaqah, the act of charitable giving, plays a crucial role in supporting communities and individuals in need. In Afghan society, the spirit of Sadaqah is
Sadaqah
Give charity without delay,
for it stands in the way of calamity.
Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
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
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
The Power of Sadaqah: 7 Benefits of Giving Sadaqah
Allah loves those who do good, “And do good, for Allah certainly loves the good-doers” (Qur’an 2: 195), and giving sadaqah is part of it.
Types of Sadaqah
What is Sadaqah and How Different it is from Zakat? The word Sadaqah is derived from the Arabic word Sadq (truth). All actions of righteousness
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
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
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
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 1)
Derived from the definitions purify and increase, In Islam Zakat is an obligatory charity that Muslims must pay every year. As one of the five
Long-Term Social Implications of the Zakat System
The zakat system has long been an imperative cornerstone for the progress and conservation of Islamic values in a modern context. More importantly, zakat defines
Social Cohesion Through Zakat
By Dr. Lafeer Muhfeeth Can Zakat distribution be used as a mechanism to enhance social cohesion in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-religious societies? In this article, we
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.
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
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
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
How Do we deal with Oppression and Injustice in Islam?
We consistently are seeing realities of injustice and oppression through the media and maybe even in our own lives. We’re living in in this world
The New Frontier: Why AI and Tafakkur Must Lead the Modern Religious Education School
The essence of Islamic learning has always been the pursuit of ‘Ilm (knowledge) and Hikmah (wisdom). Yet, for too long, religious studies have been trapped
How to Spend Your Weekend the Islamic Way: Activities to Strengthen Faith and Family Bonds
Weekends are a great time to strengthen your faith and family bonds in an Islamic way. By engaging in activities that reflect Islamic values, you
Friday Blessings: The Reward of Feeding the Needy with Sadaqah
Introduction Friday, or Jumu‘ah, is not like any other day of the week. It is the day Allah honored above all others, described by the Prophet
A Complete Guide to Sunnah Prayers: Times, Rak‘ahs, and Benefits
Prayer (Salah) is the heart of a Muslim’s daily life. It is not just a ritual but a constant reminder of our purpose: to worship
Jumu’ah: Why Friday is the Most Blessed Day in Islam
Friday, known as Jumu’ah in Arabic, is considered the most blessed day in Islam. It holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims worldwide.