I feel compelled to put this together because I’ve seen the following boo-boos happen for years. Insha Allah, you can help me spread the word by sharing this article with your community, friends and family. What is Zakat ul-Fitr? Think “Iftar”, Zakat Ul-Fitr is the charity that we pay at the end of Ramadan. Here
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[Ramadan Series] Misconceptions About Zakat
Zakat – as the third pillar of Islam – is a fundamental part of completing a Muslim individual’s faith. A purification of one’s wealth through donating 2.5% from assets and savings to those who are in need is a form of worship integral to Islam. In the Quran, Allah states the concept of “Zakat” many
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[Ramadan Series] 10 Easy Tips to a Productive Eid!
We didn’t want to leave you hanging after Ramadan with no productivity tips, so here are 10 tips to have a Productive Eid! 1. TAKBIR! Keep reciting the Eid Takbir as much as you can wherever you go from the Maghreb of the last day of Ramadan till the Eid Prayer! Recite the takbir in
Read articleAyah #11 – Rise & Shine!
15 AYAAT. 15 PRODUCTIVITY POINTERS. “Those who remember Allah standing and sitting and lying on their sides and reflect on the creation of the heavens and the earth: Our Lord! Thou hast not created this in vain! Glory be to Thee; save us then from the chastisement of the fire” [3:191]. Rise & Shine!
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[Ramadan Series] Small and Easy Good Deeds for Big Rewards
Islam is a practical way of life, and we are surrounded by numerous opportunities to do good. It is just a matter of recognising them. In order to carry out small and easy good deeds yet still achieve a great reward, we must understand and embrace the concept of ‘sincerity of intention’. One of the
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[Ramadan Series] Are You Ready to Serve this Ramadan?
Since the time of ancient civilization to the present day, the title ‘servant’ carries negative connotations. However when a Muslim is called a‘slave of Allah’, there is no greater honor, no greater privilege, no greater purpose than to serve the Creator of the world. As a Muslim, this is something upon which we would all
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