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
The Impact of Sadaqah On Society
Do you know that zakat, or sometimes, it’s known as ‘charity’, is the Third Pillar of Islam, a major teaching in the religion? Being charitable
The Double Disaster in Sulawesi
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Walking Through Waqf – Part 1
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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
5 Hunger Related Campaigns You Can Donate to This World Food Day
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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.
Zakat
Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year
Sahih Bukhari
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.
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
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
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!
The Differences between Zakat Al Mal and Zakat Al Fitr
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10 Zakat Hadiths you need to know
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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
Shahadah for New Muslims: The First Step in Your Journey of Faith
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Powerful Duas to Begin Your Week with Blessings
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The Spiritual Benefits of Reciting Surah Yasin: Why It’s Known as the Heart of the Quran
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The Protection and Power of Ayat Kursi in Daily Life
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Understanding Muharram: Special Duas and Observances for Muslims
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5 Spiritual Benefits of Performing Shalat Rawatib Daily
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