Definition

The eternal life that begins with death — including the grave, resurrection, judgement, and the eternal abodes of Paradise and Hellfire.

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Sadaqah and Waqf: Investing in the Akhirah

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In the Qur'an In Hadith

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DunyāالدنياQiyāmahالقيامةJannahالجنةJahannamجهنم

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Sunnahالسنة

The way of the Prophet ﷺ.

Al-Ḥamdu lillāhالحمد لله

All praise belongs to Allah.

Jahannamجهنم

Hellfire.

Dhimmīالذمي

A non-Muslim under the protection of an Islamic state.

Khalīfahالخليفة

Caliph — successor and leader of the Muslims.

Dhikrالذكر

Remembrance of Allah.

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