AT THE END OF THE MONTH (II)

In the Name of Allāh.

Following up on our previous discussion regarding Zakāt al-Fiṭr, it’s important to dispel the misconception that only specific foods given during the Prophet’s (ﷺ) time are permissible. The idea that foods like rice, beans, wheat, oats, corn, or other naturally storable items are unacceptable simply because they weren’t those specific items is inaccurate (as was established through the Ḥadīth of ‘Abdullāh Ibn ‘Umar […

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BREAKING FREE FROM DEBT

In the Name of Allāh.

Despite the transience of this Dunyā (worldly life), we still see people who are ready to enjoy its pleasure with whatever it takes. Pathetically, they even go into debt – especially taking loans with Ribā (usury or interest).

The perils of debt (called Dayn [دين] in Arabic) have been a source of anguish and despair for countless souls throughout history. Islām dislikes debt, …

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