ZAKAT
Advantages of an Islamic Economic Order
Advantages of an Islamic Economic Order The basis of the Islamic economic system is non-concentration of wealth in a few hands. Its objective is that money should remain circulating. Thus Allah (Ta'ala) cautions: كَيْ لا يَكُونَ دُولَةً بَيْنَ...
Fitrah: Levy on Completion of Fasting
Fitrah: Levy on Completion of Fasting The Islamic system of finance is directed towards removal of poverty and degradation. There is another aspect of it. That is a sense of social interdependence. The individuals cannot feel happy unless all other fellows...
Formalities of Disbursal of the Zakat
Formalities of Disbursal of Zakat Zakat money should be set aside voluntarily and with good will. One should try to give quality items out of commodities. One should avoid ostentation. Zakat money should be given secretly. To keep safe from the...
How to Disburse Zakat?
How to Disburse Zakat? There are eight heads for disbursement of zakat. Allah (Ta'ala) has declared that: إِنَّمَا الصَّدَقَاتُ لِلْفُقَرَاءِ وَالْمَسَاكِينِ وَالْعَامِلِينَ عَلَيْهَا وَالْمُؤَلَّفَةِ قُلُوبُهُمْ وَفِي الرِّقَابِ وَالْغَارِمِينَ وَفِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ...
Zakat on Cattle-Heads
Zakat on Cattle-Heads The Messenger of Allah ((sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)) said that by the entity who has my souls in His control, if a person owns camels, cows and goats and he does not pay the dues [zakat] on them all such cattle will be brought to...
Who is Liable to Pay Zakat?
Who is Liable to Pay Zakat? Payment of zakat is an obligation [fardh] upon every adult, mentally sound and free Muslim individual who owns property to the tune of the prescribed quantum [nisaab] and who has possessed the property for at least one complete...
FAITH
The Reality of Tawhid (Monotheism)
The Reality of Tawhid (Monotheism) Tawhid, the belief in the oneness of Allah, or monotheism is not only the fundamental tenet of Islam, but it is its very essence. Therefore, a Muslim must understand particularly the meaning and implications of this term....
Performance of Umrah
Performance of Umrah Performance of Umrah is an emphasized practice of the Prophet (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) [Sunnah muakkadah]. The Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: One Umrah to another Umrah is atonement for all the sins and...
Way of Deliverance
Way of Deliverance: So, the surest way of deliverance from the ordeal of Hereafter is that one should have an absolute and solemn faith in the existence of Allah, carry out the principle of tawhid (monotheism) in his practical life, and pass his life in...
Language and Literature
Language and Literature Our scholars have cared much for Arabic language because for understanding other Islamic sciences and arts the understanding of Arabic is utmost necessary. Therefore, the scholars researched about the letters of the language and...
Academic Aspect
Academic Aspect The first verse of the Qur’an, which Allah Almighty revealed, describes significance and virtue of education. Allah Almighty says: « اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ (1) خَلَقَ الإِنسَانَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ (2) اقْرَأْ وَرَبُّكَ...