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Islam has 5 pillars that are Shahadah (Declaration of Faith), Salah (prayers), Zakat (Charity), Fasting, and Hajj (Holy Pilgrimage ). Zakat is the third pillar of Islam. It is an annual charity that every financially eligible Muslim must do. As a percentage of one’s wealth, zakat is distributed to the poor, needy, debtors, travelers, and those involved in spreading Islam. The practice of Zakat aims to purify one’s wealth and serve as a means of social welfare, fostering economic equality and compassion within the Muslim community.
Zakat can be paid by every Muslim who is financially able. Any Muslim with savings or wealth of more than a particular level called “ Nisaab” is eligible to pay Zakat. This comprises, among other things, cash, gold, silver, and company profits.
So if you have wealth and savings exceeding the level of Nissab then you are obliged to pay Zakat. If you don’t pay Zakat then it will be considered as a big sin and you will be held accountable for this on the day of Judgement.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) described the punishment of those who don’t pay Zakat as:
“Whoever is made wealthy by Allah and does not pay the Zakat of his wealth, then on the Day of Resurrection his wealth will be made like a bald poisonous male snake with two black spots over the eyes. The snake will encircle his neck and bite his cheeks and say, ‘I am your wealth, I am your treasure.’ (Sahih Bukhari Book 24)
Zakat is the 2.5% money of the total savings you possess. In simple terms, it can be explained that if you have possessions worth Rs 5,00,000 then Zakat will be 12,500 which is exactly 2.5% of the total savings.
Below is the detailed instructions on how to calculate the Zakat correctly:
Paying your annual Zakat according to Islamic principles will be done this way.
You cannot give Zakat to any person. Some categories in Islam are eligible for Zakat only which are :
Zakat is an important element of Islam. This can be understood that the term Zakat has been used in the Holy Quran many times. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) has also explained the importance of Zakat to his followers at many events. Below are some verses and Hadiths which indicate the significance of Zakat
“Take, [O, Muhammad], from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them to increase, and invoke [ Allah‘s blessings] upon them. Indeed, your invocations are reassurance for them. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing.”
(9:103, Qur’an)
“And establish prayer and give zakah, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves – you will find it with Allah. Indeed, Allah of what you do, is Seeing.”(2:110)
“Indeed, your effort is diverse. As for he who gives and fears Allah. And believes in the best [reward]. We will ease him toward ease.”(73:20)
“Giving Zakat is more beloved to Allah than giving in charity during the entire year” (Sahih Bukhari)
Zakat has a tremendous amount of benefits for its payers. It is not only a source of attaining blessings and rewards from ALLAH (SWT) but it also helps in developing a sense of gratitude.
Here are some of the benefits of paying Zakat
FINAL WORDS
To sum up, Zakat is the fundamental principle of Islam which develops a sense of compassion, solidarity, and social justice. With the help of Zakat Muslims fulfil their duty of helping the needy people of the society.
Q1. Can Zakat be given to the parents?
A1. Children can’t give zakat to their parents and similarly, parents can’t give zakat to children.
Q2. Can Zakat be given to siblings
A2. Yes, Zakat can be given to siblings if they fall in the category of Zakat receivers.
Q3. Can Zakat be given to relatives
A3. Zakat can be given to relatives except parents children, husbands, and wives.
Q4. Can Zakat be given to Syeds?
A4. No, Syeds are not eligible for getting Zakat according to Islamic principles
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