If you’re unsure whether you owe zakat or how to pay it correctly, this practical guide lays it all out. Zakat is the third pillar of Islam and the twin of salah. In this brief but essential crash course, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy dives into the key technicalities: who must pay, how much, and what counts. He covers everything from the nisab threshold to the 2 ... Show More
Mar 2025
Why Tonight Could Be Laylatul Qadr | Ramadan Reflections 17 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
<p>When an odd night meets a Friday, is it Laylatul Qadr?<br/><br/>Some scholars say that when the best night aligns with the best day, it holds extra weight. But does that mean tonight is the night?<br/><br/>In this brief reminder, Dr. Omar Suleiman explores what happens when bl ... Show More
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Mar 2025
The Miracle of the Longest Surah of the Qur’an | Ramadan Reflections 14 | Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
<p>“The Qur’an has no structure.” This is a common claim made by critics, but is it true? How does Surah Al-Baqarah, the longest surah in the Qur’an, actually reveal a perfect, interconnected design?</p><p>In this reflection, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy walks through the structure of ... Show More
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Feb 2018
Surah Al-Baqarah: The Cow - Verse 219..........Part 2
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
Did you know that gambling hurts the loser and the winner alike?
Did you know that Zakat is not always 2.5%, it is sometimes 5%, 10% or even 20%?
Learn about gambling, Zakat, and much more in this week's update.
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