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
Sadaqah
Give charity without delay,
for it stands in the way of calamity.
Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
Is Waqf Mentioned in the Quran?
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Crowdfunding: The future of Islamic social finance?
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5 Hunger Related Campaigns You Can Donate to This World Food Day
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
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
5 Types of Sadaqah You Might Never Have Heard Of
Generally, we have heard of Sadaqah but do we know that Sadaqah can be categorised into Sadaqah Wajibah (compulsory), Sadaqah Jariah (sunah) and etc? In
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
11 Reasons Why you Should Give Sadaqah Regularly
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
Zakat
Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year
Sahih Bukhari
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!
What Are the Types of Zakat You Can Pay in Islam (Part 2)
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Social Cohesion Through Zakat
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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
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
How Zakat Cleanses Your Income and Brings Blessings
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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
As Muharram Ends: Lessons and Reflections for the Year Ahead
As the month of Muharram comes to a close, it’s a good time to think about the lessons and reflections we can carry with us
Historical Contributions of Muslim Scholars
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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
Sadaqah Jariyah: How Your Mosque Donation Can Create Eternal Rewards
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Focusing on the power of repentance in Islam
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5 Powerful Duas to Recite During Muharram
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