Significance of qurbani in Islam The Quran describes the animal sacrifice as follows: “It is not their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah: it is your piety that reaches Him” (22:37). The following hadith also describes the importance of qurbani: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “There is nothing dearer to Allah during the […]
Definition of Racism, Discrimination, and Xenophobia Racism is the belief that humans may be divided into separate and exclusive biological entities. It has many different forms and can happen in many places worldwide. It includes prejudice, discrimination, or hatred directed at someone because of their color, ethnicity, or national origin. Whereas discrimination is the unfair […]
Sponsoring an Orphan or Family Sadaqah Jariyah means “A continuous charity”. It is a long-term charity, and it is under the Islamic legal category of “Waqf”. It is one of the most rewarding Sadaqah. This Hadith shows us how much Sadaqah Jariyah is important: On the authority of Abu Hurairah (RA) that the Messenger of […]
Zakat Due on the Property Due to your property, you have to pay zakat every year for a property bought to sell in the future and earn capital gains. Zakat is not due on: Zakat on Land for Use It depends on how you are going to use the land: On the other hand, if […]
How to Give Sadaqah for Illness? The Prophet (saw) said, “Treat your sick ones with charity.” (Saheeh al-Jaami). It is good to give Sadaqah when a loved one falls ill to help cure disease and avert a sick fate. The Prophet (saw) also said that “Sadaqah appeases the Lord’s anger and averts an evil death.” […]
Feeding the Poor Sharing food with any type of people is Sadaqah if you do it for the sake of Allah. Also, The Messenger of Allah (saw) said, “What you feed yourself is Sadaqah for you. What you feed your child is Sadaqah for you. What you feed your wife is Sadaqah is for you. […]
Giving Sadaqah to Family Members It is permission to give Sadaqah to your poor relatives or family members unless you do not inherit from them. Giving zakah to relatives who are entitled to it is better than giving it to those who are not your relatives because giving charity to relatives is both charity and […]
Who is Eligible for Qurbani In Islam, everyone who is eligible to pay zakat is obliged to give Qurbani as well. Allah (SWT) tells us in the Quran: “And complete the Hajj and ‘umrah for Allah. But if you are prevented, then [offer] what can be obtained with ease of sacrificial animals.” “And do not […]
Sadaqah Cures Illness and Prevents Death Sadaqah has many benefits in Islam. One of the benefits of Sadaqah is that it cures illness and prevents death. Once, our beloved Prophet said… “Treat your sick ones with charity.” (Saheeh al-Jaami). It is good to give Sadaqah when a loved one falls ill to help cure […]