Anas (ra), a companion of prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) reported that when the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated from Makkah to Madinah, the people of Madinah used to have two festivals. On those two days they had carnivals and festivity. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) asked the Ansaar (the Muslims of Madinah) about it. They replied [...]

I feel compelled to put this together because I’ve seen the following errors being committed even since I was a young boy. In sha Allah, you can help me spread the word by sharing this article with your community, friends and family. What is Zakat ul-Fitr?  Think "Iftar", Zakat Ul-Fitr is the charity that we [...]

1. In Ramadan, the Maulvis of Madrasas from all over come with receipt books seeking Zakat. Though I have no means to verify their authenticity I give them from my Zakat share. What if someone comes with fake receipt books and does not deliver it to the Madrasa? Does my Zakat liability remain in such [...]