All human beings, according to Islam have been created by one and the same God, and for this reason they belong to one great brotherhood. All being descendants of the same progenitors, they should…

Zakat, or the alms-tax, is one of the five basic tenets of Islam. Its payment is obligatory, at the minimum fixed rate of 2.5% per annum, on all wealth that is subject to growth. It takes the form of…

All human beings, according to Islam, have been created by one and the same God; and for this reason, they belong to one great brotherhood. All being descendants of the same progenitors, they should…

Times of India | August 31st, 2011 Socialisation is the need of every society, promoting as it does harmony and mutual understanding. It is required for a healthy social life, as it encourages…

The Speaking Tree | June 14, 2015 Charity, promoted by every religion of the world, is a way of bringing justice to society. And justice is the essence of religion. Islam has, therefore, made zakat…

Dr Farida Khanam | The Times of India, New Delhi | Jun 8, 2017  During the month of Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, fasting for the whole month has been made obligatory for all…

Zakat, or the alms-tax, is one of the five basic tenets of Islam. Its payment is obligatory, at the rate of 2.5%, on all wealth that is subject to growth. Eight categories of people, eligible to…

By zakat is meant that fixed amount which is subtracted at the end of each year by affluent people. In this way the remaining wealth is purified. By one part of it being given to the cause of God,…

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan I The Sunday Guardian I 15 June 2014 By zakat it is meant that a fixed amount is subtracted at the end of each year from the wealth of the affluent people. In this way the…