In Islam, Ramadan is not only a month of fasting but also a time for giving and charity. Zakat, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, holds immense significance during this sacred period. As Muslims ...

(RNS) — A fatwa expanding almsgiving to politicians and public policy campaigns stoked a debate on the fourth pillar of Islam.

Daniel Liberto is a journalist with over 10 years of experience working with publications such as the Financial Times, The Independent, and Investors Chronicle. Michael Boyle is an experienced ...

Zakat and Charity: A Ramadan Tradition for Expats in Saudi ArabiaRamadan, the holy month of fasting, holds profound significance for Muslims and expat communities in Saudi Arabia, not only for ...

Islamic Finance: Zakat - a religious duty relating to one's wealth In this blessed month of Ramadan, most Muslims give zakat which is a mandatory charity. In today's column we will examine the ...

The first misconception that people have pertaining to Zakah is that it is to be paid in the month of Ramadan only. Although Ramadan is a month of being charitable, however, it in no way means that a ...