What are the differences between Qurban and Aqiqah?
May 25, 2022
Qurban and aqiqah are both an act of sacrificing a livestock animal for the
9 Sunnahs of Eid You Can Revive This Shawwal
April 30, 2022
Eid is a joyous occasion for Muslims. It’s a celebration of victory as we
7 Beautiful Reasons Why Muslims Fast During Ramadan
April 26, 2022
For us Muslims, fasting during the month of Ramadan is super special as it’s
The Differences between Zakat Al Mal and Zakat Al Fitr
April 25, 2022
Let us explore the difference between Zakat Al mal and Zakat Al Fitr. To
Donate Your Crypto for A Good Cause
April 15, 2022
As of 2021, it is estimated that global crypto owners are close to 300
5 Tips to Survive Your First Ramadan
April 15, 2022
It could be tricky for a new Muslim when they start planning to fast
The Virtue of Sabr in Ramadan
April 14, 2022
For most part during Ramadan, our level of sabr (patience) is one of the
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An Islamic Perspective on Hardship and Relying on Allah
The world is slowly recovering from the hardships that came with the Covid-19 pandemic. Governments and companies were pretty much shut down. People lost livelihood and lives, and their fortitude was tested in a way that humanity has rarely been tested before. Such an event would test the resolve of any and every person in
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Focusing on the power of repentance in Islam
The Quran urges Muslims to repent of their misdeeds. Repentance in Islam is seen as a crucial component of the religion. Whom among us is sinless, and who among us fulfils all of the requirements placed on him by religion? Undoubtedly, we all have flaws, but what sets some of us apart from the others
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5 Simple Tips for Busy Professionals to Stay Productive this Ramadan 2023
Here are a few tips for those of us who have busy lives but want to ensure we achieve a productive Ramadan. Even outside of Ramadan, the conventional life of the busy professional often comprises endless tasks and routines that set them moving from dawn to dusk. Muslims that observe the Holy month may be
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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 will soften your heart and fulfill your need.” [Makārim al-Akhlāq lil-Kharā’iṭī 661] Historically, orphans have been mistreated and viewed with disdain throughout different civilisations and empires. This is mainly due
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How Do we deal with Oppression and Injustice in Islam?
We consistently are seeing realities of injustice and oppression through the media and maybe even in our own lives. We’re living in in this world of technology which has its benefits but more and more of us are realising that we have actually become desensitised to themes of oppression – seeing children in poverty and
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The Deeper Implications of Ethics in Islam
In Islam, ethics is in alignment with Shariah, which is Islam’s system for social and legal conduct. To put it simply, in this Islamic system, whatever promotes the well-being of an individual, as well as the society, is morally good, and what is otherwise harmful is morally bad. Islam’s ethical system, which is forever divine,
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Our Pick of 5 Great Books for a Deeper Understanding of Islam
Note: The selection of these books in Islam was made by our author and is not indicative of the views of the GlobalSadaqah team. Islam is a religion and way of life that is undoubtedly simple for followers to appreciate and understand. Yet at the same time, its multi-layered nature presents complex underlying concepts that
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5 Misconceptions about Qurban and Eid al-Adha by Non-Muslims
Stereotypes of the Muslim world are on rampant globally, that many have come to question and in some circumstances, have come to their own conclusions about Islam and its teachings. When discussing animal welfare, this tendency among non-Muslims to think that Muslims are ‘barbaric’ is on the rise especially when one of most celebrated Islamic
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Why Mercy is Such a Central Component in Islam
While mercy is indeed a central part of many religions around the world, it stands out quite uniquely from an Islamic perspective. Most of us understand the term mercy in the context of the English language, and it is used throughout many Muslim communities to describe the extent of its prominence in Islam. However, Allah’s
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