What is Sadaqah in Islam? Sadaqah refers to voluntary acts of charity given with the intention of pleasing Allah and helping others. It is a form of worship done purely for Allah’s sake and is not mandatory, distinguishing it from mandatory forms of charity like Zakat. Sadaqah embodies virtues such as generosity, goodwill, and benevolence, […]
What is Nisab? Nisab, in Sharia (Islamic Law), refers to the minimum amount of wealth that a Muslim must possess before being obligated to give zakat, which is a compulsory act of worship involving the donation of a portion of one’s wealth. The essential conditions for the threshold (Nisab) are two, as follows: What is […]
Zakat on Gold and Jewelry Islam considers gold and silver growing wealth in all forms; coin, bullion, or handicraft. One who possesses them at the threshold (Nisab), a value equal to 85 grams of pure gold in our time, must pay zakat on them as they are property that “increases,” and that’s the definition of […]