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The courtyard of a complex established by a waqf in the Ottoman Empire: a mosque, a medrese with arcades, and a soup kitchen
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How Did Waqfs Function in the Ottoman Empire? Waqf Deeds, Endowments, and Charitable Institutions

How were waqfs established in the Ottoman Empire, and what sources of income sustained them? A brief guide using the examples of the vakfiye, the trustee, the akar, the monetary waqf, and the Fatih Complex.
What Is the Threshold for Sacrifice?
Blog, Islamic Jurisprudence

What Is the Threshold for Sacrifice? Who Is Required to Perform It? A Detailed Guide

Fiqh of Sacrifice May 6, 2026 The ritual of sacrifice is an obligation that must be performed by individuals who meet certain conditions in our religion...

May 6, 2026
How to Perform Umrah: A Step-by-Step Guide to Umrah 2026
Blog, Islamic Jurisprudence

How to Perform Umrah: A Step-by-Step Guide to Umrah 2026

Umrah: Fiqh and Religious Information May 5, 2026 The shortest answer to the question "How is Umrah performed?" is: certain...

May 5, 2026
What Are the Prayers of Umrah?
Blog, Islamic Jurisprudence

What Are the Prayers of Umrah? Prayers for Ihram, Tawaf, and Sa’y (2026)

Umrah: Fiqh and Religious Information May 4, 2026 Umrah prayers, with the intention made upon entering ihram in the holy cities...

May 5, 2026
When Is Eid al-Adha?
Blog, Sacrifice

When Is Eid al-Adha 2026? Dates and a Quick Guide

May 1, 2026 Eid al-Adha 2026, beginning on Wednesday, May 27, and ending on Saturday, May 30...

May 3, 2026
What is a sacrifice and its basic definition?
Blog, Sacrifice

What Is Sacrifice? A Basic Guide to Sacrifice with 4 Key Details

A comprehensive overview of the definition of sacrifice in Islam, the evidence for its obligatory nature, the days on which it is to be performed, and for whom it is obligatory...
April 28, 2026
Sacrifice and Submission-1
Blog, Sacrifice

Sacrifice: The Feast of Surrender and Sharing

Eid al-Adha, which carries a deep spiritual meaning in the Islamic world and emphasizes submission, gratitude and sharing...
May 8, 2025