O you who have Imaan! Sincerely repent to Allah. 
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The Cooling Power of Charity
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Charity extinguishes sins just as water extinguishes fire.” (Tirmidhī) The Prophet’s ﷺ comparison to water and fire is deliberate. Just as fire consumes everything in its path and leaves behind destruction, sins can consume our peace of mind and our spiritual standing. Charity acts as the immediate cooling agent. …
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The Blessing Hidden in Giving
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Charity does not decrease wealth.”(Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim) At first glance, this statement seems to defy logic. How can giving away what we own not reduce it? Yet, this timeless truth unveils one of the most profound spiritual laws in Islam: what is given for the sake of Allah is never …
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A Lesson in Giving
In a beautiful and profound narration, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ once posed a question to his companions: “There is a tree among the trees that is as blessed as a Muslim. Do you know what it is?” After their attempts, he revealed the answer: “It is the date-palm tree.” Why did the Prophet …
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Four Practices for Increased Blessings and Sustenance
Four Practices for Increased Blessings and Sustenance Every person seeks blessings (barakah) and sustenance (rizq) in life, whether in wealth, health, time, or peace of mind. Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (May Allah have mercy on him) mentioned four powerful practices that can open the doors of blessings and increase sustenance: Night Prayer (Qiyām al-Layl) …
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Overview of Zakat
Zakat is a monetary worship that is incumbent on those possessing a certain amount of wealth. Giving Zakat is considered as a great act of worship in Islam. The meaning of zakat is “to cleanse” or “purify”. When a Muslim gives Zakat to the poor he is essentially purifying his wealth and his soul. …
