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.
Sadaqah
Give charity without delay,
for it stands in the way of calamity.
Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
6 Problems Faced by People with Cataract
The human eye is an amazing organ; you get to see things, you get to distinguish many colours and shapes even in the dimmest light.
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
Walking Through Waqf – Part 2
The 4 Pillars of Waqf In waqf, there are 4 pillars which are: The Founder (واقف) The Waqf Asset (موقوف) Beneficiaries (موقوف عليه) Expression (
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
Stories in Islam that show the true extent of charitable giving
In Islam, sadaqah or charity is a recurring pattern in the stories as told in the Hadith, and Islamic values are closely in line with
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.
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
Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year
Sahih Bukhari
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
10 Zakat Hadiths you need to know
Being one of the main pillars of Islam, a lot has been said and discussed about Zakat. This blog will try to cover several Zakat
Crypto Zakat: Merging Islamic Tradition with Digital Wealth
Introduction Zakat is more than just charity — it is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, a spiritual obligation that purifies wealth and uplifts
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
The Impact of Zakat in Muslim Society
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
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
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
Our Pick of 5 Great Books for a Deeper Understanding of Islam
Note: The selection of these books in Islam was made by our author and is not indicative of the views of the GlobalSadaqah team. Islam
5 Tips to Achieve Istiqamah
Do you practice istiqamah in your daily life? If you find yourself struggling to stay consistent in performing certain deeds, be it an act of
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.
An Islamic Perspective on Hardship and Relying on Allah
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
Islamic Ethics in Business and Trade
Islamic ethics in business and trade are deeply rooted in the teachings of Islam, which emphasize justice, honesty, and social responsibility. These principles are not
The Significance of Helping Orphans in Islam according to the Quran
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Bring the orphan close to you, pat his head, and feed him with the same food you eat. It