RAMADAN, RAMZAN ,Arabic: رمضان BOOKS&AUDIO RELATED TO ZAKAT,QURAN,HADITH,RAMZAN RAMADAN, RAMZAN ,Arabic: رمضان is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar,The word Ramadan derives from the Arabic root ramiḍa or ar-ramaḍ "scorching heat," "dryness".Observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection and community. A commemoration of Muhammad's first revelation, the annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next first and last dates of Ramadan are determined by the lunar Islamic calendar. Fasting from sunrise to sunset is fard (obligatory) for all adult Muslims who are not acutely or chronically ill, travelling, elderly, pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic, or menstruating. The predawn meal is referred to as suhur, and the nightly feast that breaks the fast is called iftar. Although fatwas have been issue...
What is Zakat? BOOKS&AUDIO RELATED TO ZAKAT,QURAN,HADITH,RAMZAN What is Zakat? Zakat, the giving of alms to the poor and needy, is one of the five pillars of Islam (the others are declaration of faith, prayer, fasting in Ramadan and Hajj). It is obligatory upon every adult Muslim of sound mind and means. Donate your zakat today with Islamic Help and empower those in need. The individual must own a specific amount of wealth or savings (after living costs, expenses etc). This is referred to as Nisaab and is the threshold at which Zakat becomes payable. The amount of Zakat to be paid is 2.5% of Nisaab . “The alms are only for the Fuqara’ (the poor), and Al-Masakin (the needy) and those employed to collect (the funds); and to attract the hearts of those who have been inclined (towards Islam); and to free the captives; and for those in debt; and for Allah’s Cause, and for the wayfarer (a traveler who is cut off from everything); a duty imposed by ...