Giving in charity is an essential part of our faith as Muslims and we are obliged to give part of our wealth in zakat. Zakat is a prescribed giving of a certain percentage of wealth for specific purposes. You can find lots of information about zakat from the National Zakat Foundation here. Sadaqah is other charitable giving which …
This is the second part in our Living a better life series. You can read the first article here. In part 2 we’re discussing fasting and charity. Although some forms of fasting and giving charity must be fulfilled as part of our obligations as Muslims, it’s easy to overlook the true benefits of each. In …
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Have you wondered how to set up a youth club or organise a community fun day? What’s that thing you’ve always wished was available in your community but didn’t know how to make it happen? If you’re passionate about the needs of other people and want to utilise local support to meet them, this post will inspire you to …
Have you thought about what you can give homeless people instead of money? Some people discuss reasons for not giving money to people who ask for it on the street – that’s not what this article is about. If you prefer to help in other ways, then Alhamdulillah, here are some ideas of what else you …
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