Zakat In a world where wealth is often seen as personal success, Islam teaches something deeper: wealth is a trust. It is not only what we earn, but also what we share. Through this lens, our resources are not merely possessions they are opportunities to serve, to uplift, and to create a balance in society. […]
There is a kind of poverty that looks nothing like poverty. It lives behind a sectional title bond, drives a second-hand car, sends kids to a normal school, while quietly drowning in debt every month. In South Africa, this has become the everyday reality of a shrinking middle class, and it is a crisis the
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Simplifying Your Sacred Duty with the Ashraful Aid Zakat Calculator Zakat, one of the five pillars of Islam, is a mandatory charitable donation that holds immense spiritual and social significance. It is a means of purifying one’s wealth, fostering compassion, and supporting those in need. However, calculating the exact amount of Zakat can often be
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In Islam, Zakat is about more than just giving. It is a sacred duty, a pillar of faith, and a powerful instrument of social justice. As one of the Five Pillars of Islam, Zakat is an act of worship which purifies wealth, strengthens communities, and reminds us that what we own is not ours, but
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What is Zakat? The Complete Guide to Islam’s Third Pillar and Obligatory Charity Zakat stands as one of the most fundamental obligations in Islam, representing far more than simple charitable giving. As the third pillar of Islam, Zakat embodies a comprehensive system of wealth purification, social justice, and spiritual development that has guided Muslim communities
Understanding the Two-Pot Retirement System The Two-Pot Retirement System introduces a new structure for managing retirement savings in South Africa, effective from 31 August 2024. Under this system, retirement funds are divided into three components: 1. Structure of the Two-Pot System Vested Component: This includes pre-existing retirement savings accumulated before 31 August 2024. Savings Component:
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Ashraful Aid despatches two more trucks with Aid to assist the people of Gaza https://ashrafulaid.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/gaza-mar24.mp4 Support Gaza Now Alhamdulillah, the operations teams at Ashraful Aid have managed to despatch two more trucks valued close to 2 million rands worth of emergency aid for the people stuck in Gaza. This aid is delivered in the form
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Fasts missed or broken during the month of Ramadan compels muslims to repay the fast by fasting for the day missed or fasting for 2 consecutive lunar months for broken fasts, however if it impossible to do this (mainly due to health reasons) then a charitable form of compensation can be made. This is called
Nasihah (Advice): Refrain to your level best from seeking financial assistance Sayyiduna Ibn Umar Radhiyallahu Anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said:“The upper hand is better than the lower hand. The upper hand is that of the giver and the lower hand is that of the beggar.” (Musnad Ahmad) ________________________________________________ Question and Answer:
Zakaat is Fardh (compulsory) upon every sane adult Muslim (male and female) who possesses net-Zakatable assets (i.e. Zakatable assets over and above one’s basic needs minus liabilities) to the value of Nisab (minimum threshold) for one’s Zakatable (lunar) year. Zakatable Assets 1. Gold and Silver: All forms of gold and silver, jewellery that contain 50%
