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What types of deeds bring everlasting reward (thawāb)? In particular, if someone teaches students and receives a monthly salary for that teaching, does this work still count as ṣadaqah jāriyah (ongoing charity)?

I am looking to open a bank account with global reach. The banks that suit my needs offer checking accounts that pay approximately 0.5% interest on deposited funds. Is it permissible to open such an account and then donate the interest earned each year to the poor or to charity?

Is it permissible to sell the meat of the Udhiyah?

Is it permissible to transfer an interest-based debt to a non-interest based debt or to a 0% interest rate debt, so the interest can be reduced or eliminated? If permissible, can I do it for one of my family members using my card?

What can Interest/impermissible money be spent on? Can you give interest money to charity in Islam?

What is the best way to get rid of the interest money?

Should I take the interest money accumulated in my bank account, or should I leave it to the bank?

What is an Islamic Wassiyyah?

What is a Wassiyyah?

Is it permissible in Islam to buy and sell the book of Qur'an?

Is It permissible to read Quran regularly on behalf of deceased Muslims?

If a person pays the zakah amount more than the amount that is required, can this person apply the extra paid amount for the upcoming year's Zakat due?

What is the Islamic ruling on any missed years of not paying Zakat? How do I rectify this?

Can zakat be given to someone who has cancer and is receiving donations for treatment?

How do I figure out a Zakat amount to pay? When do I pay it? And who do I pay it to?

Is it permissible to pay Zakat ul Fitr in cash?

What are recommended acts while fasting?

Is the reward for feeding those who are fasting specific to the poor, or is it general and inclusive to family and friends?

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Those who spend their wealth in charity day and night, secretly and openly—their reward is with their Lord, and there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve.”
– The Holy Quran 2:274

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