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Shadaqah: The Forgotten Worship for Employees
In Islam it is strongly advised to practice shadaqah or donating a portion of ones wealth to those in need. Shadaqah also a great worship fit for employees due to minimal time and physical requirement. However a lot of employees might forget about this worship because of the lack of awareness and perception that it needs big sum of wealth.…
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Helping Others Better Worship Than I’tikaf
One of the social values that Islam emphasizes is taking care of others. Assisting others in overcoming their challenges is not only a noble deed but also highly beneficial in Allahs eyes. Helping a fellow Muslim in need is actually more morally righteous than doing itikaf in the Prophets mosque for a whole month according to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.…
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The Way for Turning Work into a Source of Reward in Ramadan
Forgiveness and blessings abound during the month of Ramadan. Muslims are urged to increase their social worship—such as working with good intentions—as well as their ritualistic worship—such as prayer reading the Quran and fasting. If done with the correct mindset and in accordance with Islamic teachings work can be an act of worship in addition to being a way to…
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Investment Tips and Tricks for Employees
Employees can gain from strategic investment practices in their quest for growth and financial stability. Qur’an mentioned urgencies of prudent financial management: And those who, when they spend, are neither extravagant nor miserly, but hold a medium (way) between those (extremes)” (Quran 25:67) And these lessons will show tips and tricks to invest as an employee as a part of…
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Hamdi Ulukaya: From Turkish Immigrant to Yogurt King
From Turkish immigrant to Yogurt King of the United States, Hamdi Ulukaya’s journey is a tribute to his entrepreneurial spirit moral leadership and business practices that embody Islamic values. His ascent to fame is a testament to his diligence tenacity and deep sense of duty to his staff and the community. In addition to business success his story also includes…
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Hussain Yee: Chinese Malaysian Islamic Scholar
Born in 1950 in Malaysia to a Chinese Buddhist family, Hussain Yee underwent a life-changing spiritual journey that made him a well-known Islamic scholar and preacher. His commitment to Islamic studies and dawah (Islamic outreach) began when he converted to Islam at the age of 18. His conversion to Islam involved a radical shift in his outlook on life goals…
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Ahmad Deedat: An Icon of Islamic Dialogical Da’wah
A notable South African Muslim missionary author and speaker Ahmed Hoosen Deedat (1918–2005) was known for his proficiency in comparative religion and his energetic style of Islamic dawah (proselytizing). His work had a major impact on interfaith discussions especially those between Islam and Christianity and gained him immense respect and clout in the religious discourse landscape. In the field of…
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Mufti Taqi Usmani: Prominent Pakistani Mufti in the Field of Islamic Sciences
Prominent Pakistani academic Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani is known throughout the world for his work in Islamic economics and other field of Islamic laws. The son of Mufti Muhammad Shafi the former Grand Mufti of Pakistan was born in Deoband India on 3th October 1943. He holds a Takhassus degree which is the equivalent of a Ph. D. as part of…
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Does Nishfu Sha’ban Actually Have Virtue?
Muslims all across the world look forward to the holy month of Ramadan. Fasting is made mandatory good deeds are multiplied and the Quran was revealed during this month. This is mentioned in verse 184 of Surah Al-Baqarah: “A limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [and does not fast], then an equal…
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How to Perform Da’wah in the Workplace?
Calling others to goodness or da’wah is a duty that all Muslims have including at work. Even though the workplace might not seem like the best place for da’wah there are still plenty of chances to effectively and wisely spread Islamic values. This article provides helpful workplace da’wah strategies based on pertinent literature and includes Quranic and Hadith passages. 1.Being…
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