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
Read article[Ramadan Series] Step Up Your Sadaqah During Ramadan
The best of sadaqah is given during the month of Ramadan. Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: “The Prophet was the most generous person, and he used to become more so (generous) particularly in the month of Ramadan…more generous than the fast wind in doing good” [Bukhari]. Types of Sadaqah: Sadaqah– A voluntary giving. Any form of
Read article[Ramadan Series] 5 Ways to Give ‘Physical’ Sadaqah
The verb ‘give’ doesn’t necessarily denote voluntary charity as having to give away money, yet most of us absolve our obligation for charity by spending lots of money during Ramadan to various causes. Though these are all noble acts – what about other lasting charity acts that we can do physically? The Prophet said: “Every
Read article[Ramadan Series] The Night of Power: Do Not Miss!
In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Most Beneficient Surat-ul-Qadr (97) إِنَّآ أَنزَلۡنَـٰهُ فِى لَيۡلَةِ ٱلۡقَدۡرِ We have indeed revealed this (Quran) in the Night of Power (al-Qadr) (1) وَمَآ أَدۡرَٮٰكَ مَا لَيۡلَةُ ٱلۡقَدۡرِ And what will explain to you what the Night of Power is? (2) لَيۡلَةُ ٱلۡقَدۡرِ خَيۡرٌ۬ مِّنۡ أَلۡفِ شَہۡرٍ۬
Read article[Ramadan Series] 9 Practical Tips to Rebuild our Ties of Kinship this Ramadan
Never has a religion emphasized the importance of maintaining the ties of kinship and building strong bonds with one’s relatives/family than the religion of Islam. With verses revealed on this topic, and many ahadith narrated about this virtue, it is ironic to see Muslims today far from this practice and not upholding their ties of
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