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EFFECTS OF GIVING ZAKAT ON SOCIETY

Today, millions of people struggle with extreme unemployment, crippling debts, anguish, a lack of opportunity for higher education, poverty, starvation, and a lack of clean water. We have a toll at our disposal during this Ramadan to keep up the fight against these social ills: Zakat. Zakat has the power to end poverty, hunger, and thirst. This article will be helping you about EFFECTS OF GIVING ZAKAT ON SOCIETY.

Zakat offers several local, national, and international solutions with a focus on reducing poverty. It is a very potent institution that can help communities all across the world thrive sustainability. Every year, it is thought that between  $200 billion and $2 trillion worth of zakat is produced and distributed globally.

But are you aware of the impact your zakat donation has?

 

WHAT IS POVERTY, AND IS IT ONLY ABOUT MONEY?

According to the UN, poverty is when you live on $1.90 a day. 

But not all forms of poverty are material. Lack of access to safe drinking water, healthcare, prescription drugs, shelter, food, denial of opportunities, violation of one’s right to human dignity, lack of resources preventing one from participating in society, lack of access to land for growing food, insecurity, and vulnerability to violence are all examples of poverty.

 

  • 10% of people worldwide made less than $2 each day
  • There are over 700 million extremely poor people.
  • In most regions, the bulk of persons impacted are women, children, and young people.
  • In the world, 85% of people survive on less than $30 each day.
  • The majority of under-five fatalities are brought on by curable illnesses like malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea that are brought on by starvation, tainted water, and poor sanitation.
  • More than 63 million kids between the ages of 6 and 11 do not attend school. There is a chance that this issue will later on grow worse.
  • Today, almost 9% of the world’s population still defecates in the open, contaminating food and water sources.

Also read: 10 BENEFITS OF RECITING QURAN

WHAT PROBLEMS DOES ZAKAT SOLVE?

 

The following are a few of the social and financial advantages of zakat:

 

  • It offers those who might otherwise feel forlorn hope.
  • Wealth redistribution.
  • Establishes and upholds human dignity.
  • Creates relationships on a local, national, and international level.
  • Decreases poverty.
  • Financial assistance for clothing, food, and shelter.
  • Support and assistance for heavily indebted people.
  • It stops the destitute from using illegitimate or illegal methods to make a living.
  • It aids in bridging the wealth gap and the poverty gap.
  • Encourages generosity and selflessness.
  • Prevents the accumulation of riches.
  • Raises awareness of pertinent issues in your community and around the world.
  • Eliminates interpersonal disputes.
  • Creates a community of ownership.
  • The creation of social security.

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IMPORTANCE OF ZAKAT

 

Consider the word “dignity”. Everyone has a right to dignity and their self-respect. Islam does not support begging, as it reduces the level of self-respect in one’s own eyes. Islam aims to make things right before anyone has to start begging. The fact that Islam places a high value on human dignity is one of its most significant characteristics. Zakar distribution does not equate to giving the needy charity. Zakat is an effective instrument to re-distribute wealth to those who are most in need, many of whom are living in poverty through no fault of their own but because of tragic circumstances, such as war, lack of resources, and consequential constraints. Many people even kids are compelled to report to world early at the expense of skipping their school,

Zakat is more than just charitable contributions. Much more than that is involved. In essence, zakat is a percentage of one’s wealth that is legally paid to those who are entitled to it and fulfills the threshold. According to our prophetic traditions, the giver should extend their hand under it while donating to charity, and the one receiving it should place their hand over yours to accept it. This simple action curbs arrogance and a sense of entitlement. Since it is their right, it protects the recipient’s ability to regain and uphold their dignity. Zakat is the mechanism in Islam that makes community sustenance possible  

EXPAND YOUR INFLUENCE 

 

Some people choose to make their Zakat donations informally, among themselves, which is fantastic and strongly encouraged!

There is also a potent method of distributing your Zakat through renowned and trustworthy institutions.

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10 BENEFITS OF RECITING QURAN

Indeed reciting the holy Quran is believed to be one of the holiest acts for Muslims. So let’s find the 10 benefits of reciting the Quran

1)It calms the heart

Allah SWT says in Quran 13:28 Allah(SWT) says “verily with the remembrance of Allah, do heart find peace” Quran (13:28)

Each letter recited is worth ten rewards

The prophet(SAW) said alif-ا laam- ل‎  and meem-م is not one letter, rather Alif is one letter, laam is one letter, and meem is one letter. So for reciting alif-ا laam-م‎  meem-م alone, you have 30 rewards! imagine reciting an entire chapter! There will be so many reward

2)It draws a person closer to Allah SWT

Allah’s words and message are included in the Qur’an. Recite and read Allah’s verses if you desire to be near to him.

 

3)Quranic knowledge increases one’s rank

Someone who is loyal to the Qur’an heard what the prophet (SAW) had to say. Read aloud and repeat like you would in Dunya. The verse you speak last will determine your rating. Therefore, you will advance in rank the more you repeat.

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4)The Qur’an will act as its companions’ intercessor.

Read the Qur’an, the prophet (SAW) advised, for it will undoubtedly appear on the Day of Judgment and intercede for its followers. So who are the Qur’anic companions? those who commit themselves to the Qur’an. those who continuously and continuously recite the Qur’an.

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5)Expert or not, there’s always a reward for you

The Prophet(SAW) said an expert with Qur’an will be with a noble righteous scribe (the angels). And he who struggles while reciting finds it difficult has double rewards. Either way, you are a gainer!

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6)Source of direction and light in our daily life

Among many other things, the Quran is a manual on how to avoid calamities in life. To prepare them to be respectable adults and stay away from pressures in their lives, both Muslims and non-Muslims should, in my opinion, teach all children and teenagers what is prescribed for us.

 

7)Quran is a source of Light and Direction in Everyday Life

Among many other things, the Quran is a manual on how to avoid calamities in life. To prepare them to be respectable adults and stay away from pressures in their lives, both Muslims and non-Muslims should, in my opinion, teach all children and teenagers what is prescribed for us.

 

8)Soul and Body Healing

You can heal your body and soul by reciting the Holy Quran, which is one of its advantages. In the Qur’an, Allah the Almighty states:

“And We send down the Quran that which is healing and mercy for the believers, but it does not increase the wrongdoers except in loss.” [Quran, 17: 82]

9)Defending oneself against the trials of life

In addition to the previously mentioned factors, reciting the Quran while considering its contents and applying them to one’s life aids a Muslim in the remaining firm in the face of difficulties. In the Qur’an, Allah the Almighty states:

“And those who disbelieve say, “Why was the Quran (standardize the words and transliterated terms you use like Quran, PBHU or saw, etc.) not revealed to him all at once?” Thus [it is] that We may strengthen your heart. And We have spaced it distinctly.” [Quran, 25: 32]

10)Mindset adjustment

Along with the significance of reciting the Holy Quran every day, you should also modify your outlook in order to avoid erring as a result of life’s changes.

It was all about BENEFITS OF RECITING QURAN, if you wanna become successful in life, make it habit to recite Quran daily.

Top Muslim Festivals 2022

As we all know festivals are days used to remember a specific day or event. While there are so many different festivals celebrated by Muslims all around the world but today we are going to focus on the top/main Muslim festivals that are celebrated all around the world.

Here are Top Muslim Festivals

1)Eid ul Fitr

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The major Muslim holiday, Eid ul Fitr, which literally translates as “festival of breaking the fast,” is observed by Muslims all around the world. At the conclusion of Ramadan, a holy month, the feast is observed. Muslims believe that Ramadan teaches them self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for the less fortunate. Additionally, it promotes charitable giving and required giving. In the Shawwal month, Muslims commemorate Eid-ul-Fitr. On this day, they say extra prayers.

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2)Eid ul Adha 

Because the Day of Sacrifice is the culmination of the Hajj or Pilgrimage, the fifth pillar of Islam, Eid al-Adha has a unique significance. Only those men and women who are physically and financially capable of performing it once in their lives are required to make this annual pilgrimage to Makkah and Madinah in Saudi Arabia.

 

3) Islamic new year

The day that heralds the start of a new lunar Hijri year and is the day on which the year count is increased is known as the Islamic New Year, also known as the Hijri New Year or Arabic New Year. Most Muslims mark the first day of the month of Muharram as the start of the Islamic year. The Hijrah, or the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.w. and his followers’ migration from Mecca to Medina, which corresponds to 622 CE in the Gregorian calendar, was chosen as the epoch (the reference date) of the Islamic period.

4)Milad ul nabi

Milad ul nabi is the celebration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, which falls on the third day of the Islamic month of Rabi al-Awwal. The majority of Sunni academics recognize the date of the 12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal, whereas the majority of Shia scholars accept the date of the 17th of Rabi’ al-Awwal.

The origins of this holiday can be traced back to the early days of Islam when some of the Tabi’un started to host sessions during which crowds were entertained with poetry and songs dedicated to Muhammad. According to legend, Muzaffar al-Din Gökböri (d. 630/1233), the first Muslim king, celebrated the birth of Muhammad in a formal manner with a grand event.

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5)Ramadan

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is commemorated by Muslims all over the world as a time for prayer, fasting (sawm), introspection, and community. The annual Ramadan observance, which marks the anniversary of Muhammad’s first revelation, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next for a period of twenty-nine to thirty days.

All adult Muslims who are not terminally or chronically ill, travelling, old, breastfeeding, diabetic, or menstruation are required to fast from sunrise to sunset. Suhur, the meal eaten before dawn, and iftar, the meal eaten at sunset to break the fast, are the two terms used.

 

11 Duas To Teach Your Kids

The blessing of Allah is children. The biggest satisfaction a parent can have is holding their child in their arms. However, we cannot ignore that raising them is a huge duty and difficulty for parents. Here we have Duas To Teach Your Kids for a better future. In the modern world, it takes enormous work to raise your children according to Islamic teachings.

For our children to continue the Islamic inheritance and transmit it to future generations, it is our duty as parents to provide for their needs. Parents should teach their young children brief passages from the Quran as soon as they can speak so that they might develop this habit from an early age.

 

Ironically, we teach our kids “A for Apple” and “twinkle twinkle” from the moment they can speak, yet we never worry about teaching them any simple surahs, the first Kalimah, or other essential duaas for youngsters.

 

Sadly, generationally, this mindset grows stronger. Don’t expect your child to be religious toward his child in the future if you haven’t taught him the duaas for children or the fundamentals of Islam.

 

Parents can teach their toddlers, for instance, to say Bismillah before eating or beginning any activity, Allah-o-Akbar when ascending stairs, and Subhan Allah when they come across anything alluring. Prepare yourselves as we are about to share 11 duaas for you to teach your children at home.

Educate your Children in Various Duaas

A clear illustration is how much more anxious you are about teaching the Quran to your child than your parents were about teaching you the verses!

 

Sisters! It’s your responsibility to teach your child Islam (and brothers, too). If you cannot teach your children the Quran and other Islamic subjects on your own, you should employ a tutor for them.

 

Islam is the way of life if we are talking about Islamic teachings and ideals. There are verses from the Quran, Hadiths, and duaas on every aspect of life. There are Duas for things like going somewhere, learning something, eating, sleeping, waking up, and many more.

 

Pay close attention to your kids. Make your child memorize short duaas for children as a simple but effective activity. Numerous brief daytime and nighttime duaas are simple for children to remember. Below are a few simple duaas for kids:

 

1- Duas for studying and exams

 

For tests and surveys, there are several different duaas. The greatest course of action is to have your youngster regularly recite surah Alm Nashrah after memorizing it. For school-age children, Surah Alm Nashrah and Surah Taha verse 25–28 are both recommended. Children who struggle with speaking fluency or stammering may also find the ayat from Surah Taha beneficial.

 

رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِّن لِّسَانِي يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي

 

“O, my Lord! Open my chest, make my task easy, and loose the knot from my tongue, so they understand my speech.” (Surah Taaha verse 25-28)

 

2- Dua Before Leaving the House:

 

بِسْمِ اللهِ ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ

 

“In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah.”

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3- Duas after Sneezing:

When one of you sneezes, he should say:

 الْحَمْدُ للهِ

“All praise is for Allah.”

and his brother or companion should say to him:

يَرْحَمُكَ الله

“May Allah have mercy on you.”

And he (the one who sneezed) replies to him.

يَهْدِيكُمُ اللهُ وَيُصْلِحُ بَالَكُمْ

“May Allah guide you and rectify your condition.”

4- Dua Before going to the washroom

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ

“O Allah, I seek refuge with you from all evil and evil-doers.”

5- Duas After using the bathroom

غُفْرَانَكَ

“(O Allah) I seek forgiveness and pardon from You.”

Or you can also memorize this one:

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَذْهَبَ عَنِّي الْأَذَى وَعَافَانِي

“Praise be to Allah, who removed the difficulty from me and gave me ease (relief).”

6- Dua Before Eating

One of the eating manners that Prophet Mohammad (s.a.w) practiced and advised was reciting duas before and after meals.

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَعَلَى بَرَكَةِ اللَّهِ

“In the name of Allah and with the blessings of Allah, I begin (eating)”.

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7- Dua For kids After Eating

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ

“All praise belongs to Allah, who fed us, quenched our thirst, and made us Muslims.”

8- Duas For Children when waking up

الْحَمْدُ للهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ

“Praise is to Allah Who gives us life after He has caused us to die and to Him is the return.”

9- Muslims Kids Dua Before Sleeping

بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا 

With Your name, O Allah, I die, and I live.

10- Dua for pious children:

رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا

“Our Lord! Bless us with pious spouses and offspring who will be the joy of our hearts, and make us models for the righteous.” (Surah Al-Furqan, 25:74)

11- Dua for children’s success

Prophet Ibrahim a.s. made this Dua, asking Allah s.w.t. to bless him with righteous offspring. 

رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِنَ الصَّالِحِينَ

“My Lord! Bless me with righteous offspring.” (Surah As-Saffat, 37:100)

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References:

https://alquranclasses.com/duas-for-children/

https://muslim.sg/articles/duas-for-children-s-success-protection-behaviour-obedience-guidance-good-health-and-safety

https://onlinemadrasa.org/11-duas-to-teach-your-kids/