Tag: American Islam
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Ensuring Economic Justice: The Imperative of Transparency and Accountability in Zakāh Distribution
Zakāh is a foundational pillar of Islam, considered integral to the foundation of Islamic civilization to such an extent that the first Caliph Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه waged wars against those who rejected giving zakāh. It is a grave mistake to consider zakāh as merely another form of charity; zakāh is an institution and…
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The Role of Indigenous Knowledge in American Islam
We often limit “Muslim history” to the periods and regions in which caliphates and dynasties were established following the spread of Islam.