Islamic Knowledge & Guides
Practical guides on Zakat, Sadaqah, and Islamic giving — helping you give with knowledge and confidence.
How to Calculate Zakat on Gold and Silver in the UK
A step-by-step guide to calculating Zakat on gold and silver jewellery, coins, and bullion. Includes the current nisab threshold and UK guidance.
What Is Sadaqah Jariyah? 7 Examples of Ongoing Charity in Islam
Sadaqah Jariyah is ongoing charity that benefits people long after the initial gift. What it means, why it matters, and 7 practical ways to give.
Zakat vs Sadaqah — What's the Difference?
Zakat and Sadaqah are both forms of charity in Islam, but they differ in obligation, calculation, and who can receive them. Here's a clear breakdown.
How to Calculate Zakat on Savings and Cash in the UK
A clear guide to calculating Zakat on your bank savings, current accounts, ISAs, and cash. Includes practical examples for UK Muslims.
Can Zakat Be Given to Family Members?
A clear guide on which family members can and cannot receive your Zakat, with scholarly consensus and practical examples for UK Muslims.
Zakat al-Fitr vs Zakat al-Mal — What's the Difference?
Two types of Zakat with different rules, timing, and purposes. Learn the difference between Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana) and Zakat al-Mal, and when each is due.
Is Zakat Due on Property? A Guide for UK Muslims
Do you need to pay Zakat on your home, buy-to-let properties, or land? A clear breakdown of when property is zakatable and when it is exempt.
How to Give Sadaqah on Behalf of Someone Who Has Passed Away
Can you give charity for a deceased loved one? What Islam teaches about Sadaqah for the dead, and which types of charity benefit them most.
Can You Pay Zakat With a Credit Card?
Is it permissible to pay Zakat using a credit card? A clear guide on the ruling, practical considerations, and how to ensure your Zakat is valid.
Is Zakat Due on Cryptocurrency? A UK Muslim's Guide
Do you need to pay Zakat on Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other crypto? A clear guide on how scholars view digital assets and how to calculate your Zakat on crypto.
When Is the Best Time to Give Sadaqah in Islam?
Sadaqah can be given at any time, but certain moments carry greater reward. Learn the best times to give charity according to the Quran and Sunnah.
Is Zakat Due on Student Loans? A Guide for UK Muslims
Can you deduct student loan debt from your Zakat calculation? A clear guide on how UK student loans affect your Zakat obligation, with practical examples.
How to Give Sadaqah for Your Parents After They Pass Away
A guide on giving charity on behalf of your deceased mother or father. Learn which forms of Sadaqah benefit them most and how to make it count.