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
Sadaqah
Give charity without delay,
for it stands in the way of calamity.
Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
Waqf al-Khairi & Waqf al-Dhurri
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Community Support through Sadaqah: Strengthening Economies in Crisis
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11 Reasons Why you Should Give Sadaqah Regularly
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Walking Through Waqf – Part 1
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Do Muslims Pay Zakat only in Ramadan?
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The Blessings of Giving: Why Your Sadaqah to an Orphanage Matters Deeply
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PERGAS Launches PERLU Endowment Fund
“Ulama” scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets and Messengers of Allah. With that appreciation in mind, the Singapore Islamic Scholars and Religious Teachers Association
Zakat
Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year
Sahih Bukhari
Ramadan: The Most Favourite Month
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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
Types of Sadaqah
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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
Crowdfunding: The future of Islamic social finance?
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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
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
Friday Blessings: The Reward of Feeding the Needy with Sadaqah
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5 Exercises to Do During the Weekend in Islamic Ways
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Powerful Duas to Begin Your Week with Blessings
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The Two Rak’ahs of Gold: Why Qobliyah Subuh is More Than Just a Sunnah Prayer
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Recommended Surahs to Recite for a Spiritually Fulfilling Weekend
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Why Reciting Surah Al-Mulk Before Sleep Can Transform Your Spiritual Life
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