When we think of waqf, or Islamic endowment, many of us picture mosques, schools, or wells built centuries ago. It feels like something historic, a concept that belongs to another era. But in Indonesia, Dompet Dhuafa is showing that waqf is anything but outdated. They’ve given it a modern twist,

For many, zakat is seen as a religious duty—a yearly payment, a good deed, a way to purify wealth. But in Selangor, zakat is far more than a transaction. Here, it’s a catalyst for real change, quietly transforming thousands of lives through one of Malaysia’s most impressive institutions: Lembaga Zakat

When we hear “microfinance,” most of us think of loans with high interest rates—small amounts that somehow come with big burdens for the very people they’re supposed to help. But what if microfinance could be different? What if it could be compassionate, community-driven, and completely interest-free? That’s the reality in

A few months ago, I attended a masterclass on sustainability, where I had an insightful conversation that stuck with me. After the session, I met a fellow attendee from Bank Islam Malaysia, who serves as the VP of Sadaqa House. As we spoke, he shared how Sadaqa House Microfinance works—channeling