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Leverage potential of Islamic finance industry to aid the vulnerable, says Perak Ruler
28 May 2024 08:39 GMT
… potential of Islamic social finance. Poverty is disproportionately concentrated in Muslim-majority … countries, with 21% of the OIC (Organisation of Islamic … targeting of funds such as zakat on an everyday basis. …
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PM Anwar: Govt commits RM100m to foster innovation in Islamic finance
28 May 2024 05:55 GMT
… the government’s commitment towards Islamic finance innovation via partnerships, and … is a collaboration between the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Ministry … Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah, MIFC Leadership Council (MLC), Association of Islamic Banking …
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Economic Empowerment: Ex-NAHCON Chair calls for awareness on Zakat payment, slams professional beggars
27 May 2024 20:00 GMT
… was higher among Muslims, urging the Zakat distributing organisations to … knowledge that zakat is the 3rd pillar of Islam, yet, … it is without doubt the most neglected by many Muslims … need for prospective Muslims to pay Zakat, noting that many …
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Penang Opposition leader: Set up special panel to discuss Islamic matters
27 May 2024 12:59 GMT
… discuss internal issues on Islamic religious affairs in the … issues related to Malay and Islamic affairs.
“The mechanism … Muslims, such as the Penang State Islamic Religious Council, the institutions of Zakat … to the affairs of Muslims should be discussed and …
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Bridging economies: benefits of Islamic finance for CPEC
27 May 2024 04:13 GMT
… Through Islamic microfinance initiatives and Zakat-based funding mechanisms, Islamic finance … and poverty alleviation.
Moreover, Islamic social finance instruments, including … into financial practices, Islamic finance promotes equitable distribution …
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Muslim cleric urges judicious application of Zakat proceeds
25 May 2024 03:33 GMT
… Eleha, has cautioned beneficiaries of zakat disbursement against abusing the gesture … of the Caliphs of Islam, the Ummah disbursed zakat for two years … said: “The Islamic community must have arrangements for empowering Muslims. ..”
The Shari …
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Muslim women who are registered to vote are more likely to donate money and volunteer than nonvoters
24 May 2024 13:01 GMT
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Shariq Siddiqui receives funding from Islamic Relief USA, Mirza Family Foundation … Fund, United Mission for Relief, Zakat Foundation of America, PennyAppeal USA …
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Chicago residents experience Turkish culture at 3 day festival
28 May 2024 16:29 GMT
… goods from the Turkish and Muslim community such as perfumes.
“Also … .
Spearheaded by the Chicago-based Zakat Foundation, it also featured performances …
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Chicago Turkish Festival draws more than 10,000 people
27 May 2024 03:46 GMT
… that spearheaded the festival, the Zakat Foundation, said it was a … important for all people, Muslims and non-Muslims, to understand other cultures …
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State-Sponsored Mourning Ceremonies in Iran Reinforce Propaganda
25 May 2024 20:49 GMT
… in Iran have been Islamized since 1979, reflecting … religious-state ceremonies: the Islamic Propaganda Organization, the IRGC … good and forbidding vice, zakat offices, and numerous Sharia … and social benefits for Islamist eulogists, religious DJs, …