There are six practical ways to support House of Sadaqa: donate money, give zakat, volunteer time, donate goods, clear a fine through a Work and Development Order, or switch a purchase to one of our social enterprises. Only the first two involve giving money away. 1....
A waqf only works if the capital is invested well, which for an Islamic endowment means investing in a way that is both productive and Shariah-compliant. The capital is preserved permanently and only the returns are spent, so how those returns are generated matters as...
Sadaqah is voluntary charity of any amount, at any time, to anyone, and it is not limited to money. There is no threshold to cross and no calculation to perform, which makes it the most accessible form of giving in Islam. It is broader than money The Prophet Muhammad...
Before giving to any charity in Australia, check that it is registered with the ACNC and, if you want a tax deduction, endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient. Both take about a minute to verify, and they are the baseline before any other consideration. Verify first...
Eid is a difficult day for families who cannot afford new clothes, gifts or a proper meal, and that contrast is felt most sharply by children. Zakat al-Fitr exists precisely to address it, and there are several other practical ways to help. Why Eid is hard for some...
Ramadan is when most Australian Muslims give, and giving locally in Sydney is one of the most direct ways to make it count. Here are the practical options, from zakat and Zakat al-Fitr through to volunteering time rather than money. Work out your zakat properly Many...
