
Good Deeds that Outlast Death | 5 Types of Sadaqah Jariyah
“When a man dies all his good deeds come to an end except three: Ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah), beneficial knowledge and a righteous son who
Give charity without delay,
for it stands in the way of calamity.
Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
“When a man dies all his good deeds come to an end except three: Ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah), beneficial knowledge and a righteous son who
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
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
“Ulama” scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets and Messengers of Allah. With that appreciation in mind, the Singapore Islamic Scholars and Religious Teachers Association
“Never will you attain the good [reward] until you spend [in the way of Allah ] from that which you love. And whatever you spend
Food is one of the necessities of humans. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs categorised it under physiological needs, the most essential of our needs. Our body
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
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
Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year
Sahih Bukhari
Yes! Ramadan is here, and it is the most awaited month for almost all Muslims! It is commonly known for being the month of fasting
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
Zakat is an obligatory form of charity that all eligible Muslims pay as required by the Shariah. If you’re a Muslim and you have a
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
If you’re a Muslim, you probably know about Zakat, one of the five pillars of Islam. You may have even given Zakat previously if you’re
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
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
In many people’s minds, the word iman has a strong spiritual connotation and points directly to the strength of one’s faith. This is definitely an
The world is slowly recovering from the hardships that came with the Covid-19 pandemic. Governments and companies were pretty much shut down. People lost livelihood
In Islam, ethics is in alignment with Shariah, which is Islam’s system for social and legal conduct. To put it simply, in this Islamic system,
Did you know that making du’a to Allah is an act of worship? It’s so rewarding to be a Muslim – we make du’a to
In a world that’s always changing, the role of Islamic education in shaping young minds is more important than ever. It’s not just about learning
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