Waqf al-Khairi & Waqf al-Dhurri
WALKING THROUGH WAQF – PART 3 Types of Waqf A waqf can be divided into two types which are waqf al-Khairi and waqf al-Dhurri. 1)
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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Leveraging Waqf as a driver of social entrepreneurship
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How to Spot Online Charity Scams in 5 Easy Steps
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The Double Disaster in Sulawesi
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The Impact of Sadaqah On Society
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Walking Through Waqf – Part 1
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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
The Importance of Zakat: How It Transforms Communities
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What Are the Types of Zakat You Can Pay in Islam (Part 2)
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How to Calculate Zakat in Islam?
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What is Zakat and Why do Muslims do it?
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How Zakat Cleanses Your Income and Brings Blessings
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Long-Term Social Implications of the Zakat System
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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
The Role of Prophets in Islam.
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Why Fajr Prayer is the Key to a Blessed Day in Islam
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Five Pillars of Islamic Religion
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The Pursuit of Knowledge in Islam: Why Education is a Sacred Duty
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The Deeper Implications of Ethics in Islam
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5 Powerful Surahs to Recite This Weekend for Spiritual Renewal
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