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Sadaqah
Give charity without delay,
for it stands in the way of calamity.
Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
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Community Support through Sadaqah: Strengthening Economies in Crisis
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Walking Through Waqf – Part 1
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11 Hadiths About Sadaqah
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Give Sadaqah This Eid al-Adha via These 7 Online Charity Platforms
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Zakat
Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year
Sahih Bukhari
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The Importance of Zakat: How It Transforms Communities
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Types of Sadaqah
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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
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An Islamic Perspective on Hardship and Relying on Allah
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Embracing the Essence of Shahadah: 5 Key Activities to Strengthen Your Faith
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Islamic Ethics in Business and Trade
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Islamic Views on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation
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