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
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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!
Zakat
Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year
Sahih Bukhari
Analyzing Zakat In The Quran
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
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 Differences between Zakat Al Mal and Zakat Al Fitr
Let us explore the difference between Zakat Al mal and Zakat Al Fitr. To begin, let’s dive deep into the terminology itself. We have learned that
5 Things You Should Know About Zakat Al-Fitr
What is Zakat Al-Fitr? Apart from being known as Sadaqah Al-Fitr, more importantly it is known as the type of Zakat that has to be
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
Giving Items Instead of Cash for Zakat
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
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
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Our Pick of 5 Great Books for a Deeper Understanding of Islam
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The Protection and Power of Ayat Kursi in Daily Life
Ayat al-Kursi, a powerful verse from the Quran, is cherished by Muslims for its deep spiritual significance and protective qualities. This verse, found in Surah