The differences between zakat, sadaqah and lillah
Around our parts, lillah is deemed as unrestricted funds, sadaqah as partially restricted funds which can be used for public works (رفاه عام) according to some while zakat is fully restricted funds which must be only given to specified categories.
The book of Zakat
(0.1) All praise belongs to Allah. There is none worthy of worship but Him; it is He who gives and it is He who...
Calculating the travel distance for Londoners
It is clear in principle and in accordance to fiqh that a city is determined customarily based on the distance where the populace is settled irrespective of the size [of the population] and the wide distance they are spread; all of it is considered one city. A settlement which is customarily considered outside the city will be deemed a separate locality even if it is contiguous.
The economic classes in Islam
In terms of ownership of assets, there are four classes. There are those who have plenty and there are those who do not have...
Fast is made compulsory
Oh those who believe! Fasting has been made compulsory upon you, as it had been made compulsory on those before you, so that you may become fearful... So those of you who witness the month, fast within it. Those who are ill or on travel the number will be from other days. Allah intends for you ease, He does not intends for you hardship. Complete the number, exalt Allah at what He has granted you, and perhaps you may become thankful.