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
Sadaqah
Give charity without delay,
for it stands in the way of calamity.
Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
Islam and Charity
“Never will you attain the good [reward] until you spend [in the way of Allah ] from that which you love. And whatever you spend
The Double Disaster in Sulawesi
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5 Types of Sadaqah You Might Never Have Heard Of
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11 Hadiths About Sadaqah
Islam is a beautiful religion. It teaches us compassion through the act of sadaqah. Sadaqah, or voluntary charity, is a selfless deed that is highly
Waqf al-Khairi & Waqf al-Dhurri
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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
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
Types of Sadaqah
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The Differences between Zakat Al Mal and Zakat Al Fitr
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Crowdfunding: The future of Islamic social finance?
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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
Giving Items Instead of Cash for Zakat
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The Importance of Zakat: How It Transforms Communities
Zakat, a fundamental aspect of Islamic faith, plays a crucial role in fostering community welfare and promoting social equity. This article delves into the historical
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
5 Tips to Achieve Istiqamah
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Islamic Ethics in Business and Trade
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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
The Role of Prophets in Islam.
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The Protection and Power of Ayat Kursi in Daily Life
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Ramadan & Completing the Quran
Ramadan and rewards go hand in hand. The mention of Ramadan brings charity and Quran to our minds. Allah (SWT) mentions in the Quran that: