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Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.
Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589

Good Deeds that Outlast Death | 5 Types of Sadaqah Jariyah

“When a man dies all his good deeds come to an end except three: Ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah), beneficial knowledge and a righteous son who

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

Walking Through Waqf – Part 1

The term waqf literally means to prevent (habs) or restraint. In legal terms, it means to protect a thing or to prevent it from becoming

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)

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

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

Empowering The Legacy of Singaporean Ulama

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

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

Crypto Zakat: Merging Islamic Tradition with Digital Wealth

How Zakat Cleanses Your Income and Brings Blessings

The Importance of Zakat: How It Transforms Communities

Zakat Made Easy: A Practical Guide for Singaporeans & Malaysians

5 Simple Tips for Busy Professionals to Stay Productive this Ramadan 2023

Zakat

Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year

Sahih Bukhari

Crowdfunding: The future of Islamic social finance?

The role of Islamic social finance assumes great significance, especially in countries with high poverty levels among Muslims. The main objective of Islamic philanthropy such

The Differences between Zakat Al Mal and Zakat Al Fitr

Let us explore the difference between Zakat Al mal and Zakat Al Fitr. To begin, let’s dive deep into the terminology itself. We have learned that

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

Giving Items Instead of Cash for Zakat

If you’re a Muslim, you probably know about Zakat, one of the five pillars of Islam. You may have even given Zakat previously if you’re

How to Calculate Zakat in Islam?

Giving out zakat is an obligation for all eligible Muslims. But admittedly, formulating how much you need to pay for your zakat can be confusing.

Zakah or Zakat? Which is correct?

Hmmm do you ever wonder which is the correct spelling? Zakah or Zakat? Sadaqah or Sadaqa? And the list goes on and on… In the

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