ZAKATU_L_FITR
IT IS SUNNAH
Synopsis:
This article seeks to discuss, in moderate detail, the fiqh ruling on giving zakāt al-fiṭr in the form of money instead of staple food item.
In this author’s opinion, although it is best to give zakāt al-fītr in...
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One would...
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her because to you all men are...
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POPULATION:
The current population of Muslims in Edo State is put at 40% by...
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Constans was the more powerful, and so established the “orthodox” Trinitarian
bishops on his authority, over Constantius’ objections. However, Constans died first,
whereupon Constantius reversed his brother’s policy and proclaimed Arianism the
religion of the realm at the synods of Sirmium and Rimini in 359.
The next Roman emperor, Julian (361363), attempted to resurrect the pagan
cults, which were still powerful, both in numbers and wealth. He was replaced in short
order by Emperor Jovian (36364), a Christian, who was replaced in even shorter order
by the sons, Valentinian (36475) and Valens (36478). This brings us...
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Shawwal, and in this there is great virtue and...
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