Zakat Information: One Of The 3rd Pillar Of Islam

                                                             Zakat

A religious obligation for Muslims who meet the necessary criteria to donate a certain portion of their wealth each year to charitable causes. 

Zakat Information :

During ramadan is a particularly good time to donate as the reward for every good deed is said to be multiplied.

 

Zakat is mandatory for all Muslims in most countries and is considered to be a form of worship. Giving away money to the poor is said to purify yearly earnings that are over and above what is required to provide a person and their family with their essential needs. Zakat is a compulsory procedure for Muslims who earn above a certain threshold. It should not be confused with Sadaqah, the act of voluntarily giving charitable gifts out of kindness or generosity.

إذا أديت زكاة مالك فقد أذهبت عنك شره

"Whenever you give the Zakah of your wealth, you have removed yourself from its evil".

wealth contains harm and evil, and you can remove this harm/evil from your wealth by giving Zakah (or charity).

Any wealth you have that you want your Lord to bless it for you, increase it for you, remove its evil from you, and purify it for you, then frequently give a portion in charity. 

 

The recipients of zakat are:

 

•The poor and needy

 

•Struggling Muslim converts,

•Enslaved people,

•Individuals in debt,

•Soldiers fighting to protect the Muslim community,

•Those stranded during their travels.

What Is Zakat in Islam?

Zakat is an Islamic financial term. As one of the pillars of the faith, it requires all Muslims to donate a portion of their wealth to charity. Muslims must meet a certain threshold before they can qualify for zakat. The amount is 2.5% or 1/40 of an individual's total savings and wealth. Zakat can be paid at any time during the lunar year. 

Note: *Gold zakat -The amount of 2.5% present gold rate with how many grams of gold.

*Gain ongoing blessings by giving your sadaqah in ramadan.