How to Align Your Finances w/ your Faith

Assalamu Alaikum girlies,

Another week, another bag of gems coming your way!

Here’s what I’ve prepared for you today:

1. Step-by-Step Guide: Aligning Your Finances with Your Faith

2. Generosity Challenge

3. Video of the Week: Women & Ramadan by AMAU

Let’s dive right in…

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Align Your Finances with Your Faith

First thing’s first, we spend money on the things we value. Take a look at your budget- you’ll quickly learn what your real values are.

Here’s how you can better align your finances with your faith as a Muslimah.

• Step 1: Reflect on the Islamic teachings regarding wealth and its purpose in our lives. Understand the concept of wealth as a trust from Allah and the responsibility to use it wisely.

• Step 2: Evaluate your financial habits and investments in light of Islamic principles. Think about the permissibility of certain financial transactions and investments according to Shariah guidelines.

• Step 3: Prioritize charity as a fundamental aspect of your monthly budget. Allocate a portion of your income for charity and seek other ways to give back to those in need (beyond money).

• Step 4: Be moderate in spending and lifestyle choices. Don’t be stingy or wasteful in spending, (you can still enjoy the lattes & go on your shopping spree🤩)

• Step 5: Educate yourself on halal investment options and ethical financial practices. Seek guidance from trusted scholars and financial advisors who understand Islamic finance.

Pro tip: do lots of istighfaar (i.e. say astaghfirullah) and see how it’ll change your life Inshaa Allah. You’ll thank me later

Week 4 Generosity Challenge

**try one of these this week**

1. Volunteer to supervise the young children at the masjid during taraweeh (if you’re able to).

2. Take bottles of water to the masjid and offer it to others after taraweeh.

3. Establish a community fund to assist struggling families with essential expenses, such as rent, utilities, and medical bills. People could donate $5 or even $100, so much can happen when we come together.

Pro tip: Encourage your community members to contribute to the fund, fostering a sense of collective responsibility and support.

Video of the Week: Women & Ramadan by AMAU

Check out this short video on important rules for women in Ramadan. Respond to this email with your key takeaway from the video!

And… That’s it for today ladies.

Catch you next week in your inbox,

Fatimah!

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