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Application Of Zakat: From Classical And Contemporary Perspective
Zakat, being the third pillar of Islam, is an act of worship fulfilled by Muslims. As an obligatory means of alms- giving expected of Muslims, it also helps to alleviate poverty in society by assisting such individuals to achieve a state of financial independence. It is maintained by Muslims that the principles of zakat derived from the Sharia are expected to remain unchanged with passing time. However, in order to achieve efficiency in the administration of zakat, innovation and technology can be used even within the parameters of Sharia. The objective of this textbook is to provide the opportunity to learn the basics of zakat and its contemporary application by highlighting the innovative practices of zakat with issues and challenges.
Underground
In this haunting work of journalistic investigation, Haruki Murakami tells the story of the horrific terrorist attack on Japanese soil that shook the entire world. On a clear spring day in 1995, five members of a religious cult unleashed poison gas on the Tokyo subway system. In attempt to discover why, Haruki Murakmi talks to the people who lived through the catastrophe, and in so doing lays bare the Japanese psyche. As he discerns the fundamental issues that led to the attack, Murakami paints a clear vision of an event that could occur anytime, anywhere.
When Helping Hurts
With more than 450,000 copies in print, When Helping Hurts is a paradigm-forming contemporary classic on the subject of poverty alleviation.Poverty is much more than simply a lack of material resources, and it takes much more than donations and handouts to solve it. When Helping Hurts shows how some alleviation efforts, failing to consider the complexities of poverty, have actually (and unintentionally) done more harm than good. But it looks ahead. It encourages us to see the dignity in everyone, to empower the materially poor, and to know that we are all uniquely needy—and that God in the gospel is reconciling all things to himself. Focusing on both North American and Majority World contexts, When Helping Hurts provides proven strategies for effective poverty alleviation, catalyzing the idea that sustainable change comes not from the outside in, but from the inside out.
Same Kind of Different As Me
A critically acclaimed #1 New York Times best-seller with more than one million copies in print! Now a major motion picture. Gritty with pain, betrayal, and brutality, this incredible true story also shines with an unexpected, life-changing love.Meet Denver, raised under plantation-style slavery in Louisiana until he escaped the “Man” in the 1960’s by hopping a train. Untrusting, uneducated, and violent, he spends 18 years on the streets of Dallas and Fort Worth.Meet Ron Hall, a self-made millionaire in the world of high-priced deals—an international arts dealer who moves between upscale New York galleries and celebrities.It seems unlikely that these two men would meet under normal circumstances, but when Deborah Hall, Ron's wife, meets Denver, she sees him through God's eyes of compassion. When Deborah is diagnosed with cancer, she charges Ron with the mission of helping Denver.From this request, an extraordinary friendship forms between Denver and Ron, changing them both forever. A tale told in two unique voices, Same Kind of Different as Me weaves two completely different life experiences into one common journey. There is pain and laughter, doubt and tears, and in the end a triumphal story that readers will never forget.Continue this story of friendship in What Difference Do It Make?: Stories of Hope and Healing, available now. Same Kind of Different as Me also is available in Spanish.
What's Best Next
By anchoring your understanding of productivity in God's plan, What's Best Next gives you a practical approach for increasing your effectiveness in everything you do.There are a lot of myths about productivity--what it means to get things done and how to accomplish work that really matters. In our current era of innovation and information overload, it may feel harder than ever to understand the meaning of work or to have a sense of vocation or calling.So how do you get more of the right things done without confusing mere activity for actual productivity?Matt Perman has spent his career helping people learn how to do work in a gospel-centered and effective way. What's Best Next explains his approach to unlocking productivity and fulfillment in work by showing how faith relates to work, even in our everyday grind.What's Best Next is packed with biblical and theological insight and practical counsel that you can put into practice today, such as:How to create a mission statement for your life that's actually practicable.How to delegate to people in a way that really empowers them.How to overcome time killers like procrastination, interruptions, and multitasking by turning them around and making them work for you.How to process workflow efficiently and get your email inbox to zero every day.How to have peace of mind without needing to have everything under control.How generosity is actually the key to unlocking productivity.This expanded edition includes:a new chapter on productivity in a fallen worlda new appendix on being more productive with work that requires creative thinking.Productivity isn't just about getting more things done. It's about getting the right things done--the things that count, make a difference, and move the world forward. You can learn how to do work that matters and how to do it well.
Spiritual Emotional Freedom
Whatever you are today is the result of your issues, qualities, propensities and level of confidence. In each age, from birth to baby and kid to pre-adult, you have been given individual difficulties. In the event that the general population around you brought you up in a way and solid way, you will transform out into a very much adjusted and solid person. Nonetheless, if you have any problems with these issues, these are the ones you are looking for.
The Art of War. Pure and Essential Illustrated Edition
"The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, a legendary Chinese military strategist, is an ancient treatise revered for its profound insights into conflict and warfare. Written in the 5th century BC during China's Warring States period, "The Art of War" is a distillation of Sun Tzu's observations and experiences in military campaigns. It comprises 13 chapters covering fundamental aspects of warfare. "The Art of War" is a concise and enigmatic text, characterized by its brevity, clarity, and profound wisdom. Its aphorisms and maxims have been widely quoted and referenced, inspiring generations of leaders and strategists. The enduring relevance of "The Art of War" lies in its timeless insights into human nature, competition, and conflict complexities. It remains an invaluable guide for understanding strategy and the dynamics of power.
A Man of High Character
The call of a Christian is to aim for righteousness, yet so few of us ask, “What is right? What is the ideal that we ought to aim for?”Ecclesiastes states there is a time for all things: “A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing…a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.” Yet, it is a rare man who will dare to ask, “When should I love and when should I hate? When should I forgive and when should I go to war?” Most prefer the simplicity of always choosing one, but the Christian is committed to pursuing righteousness.This book is a fierce dive into the depths of righteousness. It is not for those who prefer simplicity and easy living, but for those who are willing to bear the responsibility of righteousness.
Practice Makes PURPOSE
The Six Spiritual Practices are a new formulation of a very old set of teachings and disciplines. If you apply them regularly, you will have more energy and vitality, more focus, more compassion, more clarity, and more joy. And these effects will ripple outward into your marriage and family, your parenting, your workplace, your friendships, your neighborhood and city. These practices will change your life and transform your community. They will connect you and the people around you to Purpose, the experience of belonging to something infinitely greater than ourselves.AwardsNautilus Book Award 2017 Silver Winner in the category "personal growth"Reviews"Schroeder, formerly a Greek Orthodox priest, takes inspiration from 'the great spiritual masters of the Egyptian desert' in this cheery formulation of a simple method for compassionate living... Never veering into egotism, this gentle, grateful, and relatable book will serve any readers looking for practical steps toward spiritual fulfillment."--Publishers Weekly"Schroeder offers a guide to a spiritually vibrant existence...[His] writing is clear, tight, and comprehensive... An engaging and valuable book about living a more loving and purposeful life."--Kirkus Reviews"Here is a book that provides practices that will awaken your heart and help us all to ventilate the world with tenderness."--Gregory Boyle, Founder of Homeboy Industries, bestselling author of Tattoos on the Heart: the Power of Boundless Compassion"The Six Spiritual Practices offer simple, practical tools for people who want to make a positive impact in their neighborhoods and cities."--Dan O'Neill, Founder of Mercy Corps International, bestselling author of Signatures: the Story of John Michael Talbot"I found Paul's insights refreshing and thought-provoking, and would recommend this book to people in all walks of life."--Chris Dussin, Chairman of OSF International
Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away
What to do when you feel like giving upWhen you said, “I do,” you entered marriage with high hopes, dreaming it would be supremely happy. You never intended it to be miserable.Millions of couples are struggling in desperate marriages. But the story doesn’t have to end there. Dr. Gary Chapman writes, “I believe that in every troubled marriage, one or both partners can take positive steps that have the potential for changing the emotional climate in their marriage.”Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away, the revised and updated edition of the award-winning Desparate Marriages, teaches you how to:Recognize and reject the myths that hold you captiveBetter understand your spouse’s behaviorTake responsibility for your own thoughts, feelings, and actionsMake choices that can have a lasting, positive impact on you and your spouseAn experienced marriage and family counselor, Gary Chapman speaks to those whose spouse is any of the following:IrresponsibleA workaholicControllingUncommunicativeVerbally abusivePhysically abusiveSexually abusiveUnfaithfulAddicted to alcohol or drugsDepressedMarriage has the same potential to be miserable as it does to be blissful. Read Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away to learn how you can turn things around.
3 Peaks of Happiness
This book is a personal experience of a seeker who climbed all the three peaks of happiness. He shares his journey and shows you the way to the third and ultimate peak of happiness
365 Quotes to Live Your Life By
Great Quotes that Inspire, Motivate, and Lift You Up!The quotes in this book will help you to improve your life by focusing on 7 Key Thoughts – elaborated upon in the book, 7 Thoughts to Live Your Life By: A Guide to the Happy, Peaceful, & Meaningful Life. These 7 Thoughts encourage you to focus on what you can control, the positive, what you can do, what you have, the present moment, what you need, and what you can give. This is the key to finding happiness, peace, and meaning in your life. Thus, the quotes in this book are meant to help you master the 7 Thoughts and to help you live your best life. 365 Quotes to Live Your Life By will be more focused than other quote books, allowing you to keep your mind on what is most important, and helping you to produce real and long-lasting positive changes in your life.Internationally bestselling author I. C. Robledo has used the 365 Quotes and the 7 Thoughts they are based on to empower and transform his life, to keep focused on what truly matters, and to make sure he is always making progress. The 365 Quotes support the 7 Thoughts and serve as his daily inspirational dose to make the best of every day. As he believes these quotes have great potential to help us all, he is now sharing them with everyone that he possibly can.The 365 Quotes to Live Your Life By will help you to:- Be inspired to improve yourself- Attract positivity- Find happiness & enjoy life- Pursue your purpose- Achieve success- Boost your self-esteem- Make your dreams come true- Help friends and family to improve their livesThis collection of Great Quotes comes from a diverse range of Great People – men and women from the East to the West, from ancient to modern times, from artists to philosophers to scientists to entrepreneurs and more. Some notable people quoted include: Elon Musk, Mahatma Gandhi, Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela, Frida Kahlo, Dalai Lama XIV, Paulo Coelho, Marie Curie, Anne Frank, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Confucius, Rumi, & Mother Teresa.Absorb some of the most inspirational wisdom of all times with 365 Quotes to Live Your Life By.Pick up your copy today by scrolling to the top of the page and clicking BUY NOW.