Fiqh: Islamic Jurisprudence - Zakah
Written by Ibn Al-Qayyim Of the five fundamentals of Islam, Zakat occupies the second position (after the shahada), the first being prayer. This word is derived from the verb ‘Zaka’, which means: ‘It (a plant) grew.’ The second derivative of this...
Written by Ibn Al-Qayyim Of the five fundamentals of Islam, Zakat occupies the second position (after the shahada), the first being prayer. This word is derived from the verb ‘Zaka’, which means: ‘It (a plant) grew.’ The second derivative of this...
Zakaah al-Fitr
Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips 1. MEANING Zakaah al-Fitr is often referred to as Sadaqah al-Fitr. The word Fitr means the same as Iftaar, breaking a fast and it comes from the same root word as Futoor which means breakfast. Thus, Islamically,...
Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips 1. MEANING Zakaah al-Fitr is often referred to as Sadaqah al-Fitr. The word Fitr means the same as Iftaar, breaking a fast and it comes from the same root word as Futoor which means breakfast. Thus, Islamically,...
The wisdom behind the prescription of zakaah
Question: Is there any particular reason why zakaah is prescribed? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. Firstly: It should be noted that Allaah does not prescribe anything that is not for the best reasons and does not achieve the best interests. Allaah...
Question: Is there any particular reason why zakaah is prescribed? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. Firstly: It should be noted that Allaah does not prescribe anything that is not for the best reasons and does not achieve the best interests. Allaah...
The Differences between zakaah and sadaqah
The Differences between zakaah and sadaqah Zakah Sadaqah Linguistically Zakaah in Arabic means growth, blessing and purification. [See Lisaan al-‘Arab, 14/358;, 2/399 ] Sadaqah comes from the word sidq (sincerity), i.e. it is a sign of sincerity of...
The Differences between zakaah and sadaqah Zakah Sadaqah Linguistically Zakaah in Arabic means growth, blessing and purification. [See Lisaan al-‘Arab, 14/358;, 2/399 ] Sadaqah comes from the word sidq (sincerity), i.e. it is a sign of sincerity of...
Don't Forget to Purify Your Wealth!
Wealth is a Trial... From the weaknesses of human beings pointed out by Allah in the Qur'aan, is the love for wealth. He said: “And you love wealth with excessive love.” [Soorah al-Fajr (89): 20] And: “Verily he (man) is violent in the love of...
Wealth is a Trial... From the weaknesses of human beings pointed out by Allah in the Qur'aan, is the love for wealth. He said: “And you love wealth with excessive love.” [Soorah al-Fajr (89): 20] And: “Verily he (man) is violent in the love of...