You can give all your money away, but it won’t solve poverty
Masuma Rahim A Kenyan teacher who donates 80% of his income is amazingly generous. But such acts alone cannot tackle inequality Tue 26 Mar 2019 Peter Tabichi (right) with […]
From the Ismaili Community: What Does Mawlana Hazar Imam Do with the Religious Dues (Zakat/Dasond) given by the Community?
Posted on March 8, 2018 by Ismaili Gnostic EDITORS’ NOTE: This post is originally from the The Essential Ismaili website, which will be taken offline in May 2018. This article […]
Zakat: Trickle-up economics! (from the Turkish press)
HATEM BAZIAN @hatembazian The commentaries on Quranic and Hadith texts extol the benefits of Zakat and provide an extensive rationalization for its institution as a pillar of Islam. Some benefits include Zakat’s impacts on fostering social cohesion, providing a safety net for the poor, and forcing capital circulation in […]
Jordan: ‘Zakat Fund paid JD200,000 to free 386 indebted women in 2017’
Initiative to remain in place throughout 2018 By Ahmed Bani Mustafa – Dec 28,2017 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — The Zakat Fund paid JD200,000 for the release of 386 women who were imprisoned after failing to pay back their loans in 2017, an official said on Thursday. The release came […]
The evils of Capitalism and Communism
The biggest evil of Capitalism is that the wealth of the nation is amassed in the hands of a limited few and the rest of the nation becomes a prey to want and poverty. It was on account of this iniquity that Communism gained its roots. lt is based on […]
Meet the UAE’s merchant of hope
Millionaire businessman Firoz Merchant helps debt-ridden inmates start a new life Firoz Merchant in his office.Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Firoz Merchant interacting with prisoners.Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News ( 1 of 2 ) ‹› Published: 20:00 February 18, 2017 Shafaat Shahbandari, Staff Reporter Dubai: A man who came […]
Zakat
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Ever-Merciful Zakat (Obligatory Alms with prescribed rate) Charity towards man, in the widest sense of the word, is the cornerstone of the Islamic society and a constant theme in the Quranic teachings. There are two kinds of charities in Islam: the obligatory […]
Ramadan: It’s time to say goodbye
| Published — Thursday 30 June 2016 All praises be to Allah Almighty that we are in the last days of Ramadan. We are indeed left with only a few days when over a billion Muslims worldwide will be celebrating Eid Al-Fitr to mark the end of the holy month. […]
Saudi Arabia: Grand Mufti: Giving Syrians Zakat an Islamic duty
JEDDAH: IBRAHIM NAFFEE Published — Wednesday 26 February 2014 ARABNEWS.COM Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh called upon Saudis to give their Zakat to Syrian refugees as the Kingdom […]
Holy Qur'an – Arabic with Urdu Translation – Read Online or Download
Source: alislam.org/urdu Email: noorulislam@qadian.in Website: http://www.ahmadiyyamuslimjamaat.in Call: 1800-3010-2131 (TOLL FREE) (IST 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM) احمدیہ مسلم کمیونٹی کے اردو کی ویب سائٹ ملاحظہ کرنے کے لئے یہاں کلک کریں […]
Holy Qur’an – Arabic with Urdu Translation – Read Online or Download
Source: alislam.org Click to visit the URDU website of Jama’at-e-Ahmadiyya Muslimah Alamgeer Kindly click on the images to zoom them Now listen to the Khutba-e-Jumah by Khalifa-e-Khamis (Khalifatul Masih the V), Amir al-Mu’minin (leader […]
Muslim world offers more aid than UN: Malaysian scholar
9th International Conference on Islamic Economies and Finance continues in Istanbul World Bulletin/News Desk Prof. M. Aslam Haneef said, “The total amount of charities and gifts that are coming from […]
Zakat is central to Islam’s concept of humanity
Zakat (alms) is one of the five pillars of Islam. Its importance can be realized from the fact that in 82 verses of the Qur’an, Zakat is associated with prayer […]
Prince Hassan of Jordan urges Arab support for global zakat fund
Petra | Mar 03, 2013 | JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — HRH Prince Hassan on Sunday urged Arab and Islamic countries to support the establishment of a global fund for zakat and solidarity. During a meeting with ambassadors of Arab and Muslim countries to follow up on the initiative, Prince Hassan […]
Urge others to do good and do good yourself
Imam Shamshad A. Nasir in front of Baitul Hameed Mosque, Chino, CA By Imam Shamshad A. Nasir According to the website www.USA.gov the ten most popular New Year’s resolution are: Drink Less […]
Islamic finance: Idea whose time has come
Source: Deccan Herald Even as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is driving financial inclusion through a combination of conventional and non-conventional approaches, it’s time to take a fresh look […]
Barclays new vault opens for gold
REUTERS ARABNEWS Friday 28 September 2012 LONDON: Too much gold and just nowhere to put it? A high security solution to bullion storage issues is at hand at a secret […]
Did you pay your Zakat during Ramadan? Zakat: The third pillar of Islam
Charity is not just recommended by Islam, it is required of every financially stable Muslim. Giving charity to those who deserve it is part of Muslim character and one of […]
Zakat defaulters will be dealt with sternly, warns official
By JEDDAH: GALAL FAKKAR, ARAB NEWS STAFF The Court of Grievances will be the final decision maker in any dispute between the Zakat payer and the Zakat and Income Tax […]