“Zakat is only for the poor and the needy, and those employed to administer the (funds); for those whose hearts have been (recently) reconciled (to truth); for those in bondage and in debt; in the cause of Allah and for the way-farer; it is ordained by Allah…” [Qur’an, 9: 60] Introduction: Islam comprises of five … Continue reading The Institution of Zakat: Stimulant for Economic Prosperity
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Beyond Ramadan
"…Allah wants you to complete the prescribed period (of Fasting) and to glorify Him for the Guidance…" [Qur'an, 2: 185] The ethnic and religious polarization, cultivation of cultural divisions, relentless fueling of ideological differences, and geopolitical crises in an already troubled world suggest that a more tumultuous time lies ahead for humanity. It is disturbing … Continue reading Beyond Ramadan
The Core Precepts of Islam
“Surely your Lord is Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth in six days, then set Himself on the Throne (of His Dominion), governing all affairs of the universe…” [Qur’an, 10: 3] Islam is not an abstract theorization of some noble concepts, beliefs, and values. It is an ideology-driven applied discipline to reconstruct human … Continue reading The Core Precepts of Islam