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!
Sadaqah
Give charity without delay,
for it stands in the way of calamity.
Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
Leveraging Waqf as a driver of social entrepreneurship
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The Impact of Sadaqah On Society
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Walking Through Waqf – Part 1
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Zakat
Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year
Sahih Bukhari
Zakah or Zakat? Which is correct?
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What Are the Types of Zakat You Can Pay in Islam (Part 1)
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How Zakat Cleanses Your Income and Brings Blessings
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Is It Better To Pay Zakat Online?
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Social Cohesion Through Zakat
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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
5 Spiritual Benefits of Performing Shalat Rawatib Daily
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Ramadan & Completing the Quran
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The Power of “Alhamdulillah”: A Simple Phrase for Profound Gratitude and Peace
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Hunger and Compassion: Why Islam Prioritizes Feeding the Poor
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The Symbolism of Pearls in Al-Waqi‘ah 23
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