Zakah

Zakah in Islam: Concepts and Rules

Why are we obliged to pay Zakah? What is the purpose of paying it? One of the five pillars of Islam, zakah is meant to purify one’s wealth and create harmony and compassion between members of society.

All About Zakat Al-Fitr

Every Muslim is required to pay Zakat al-Fitr at the conclusion of the month of Ramadan as a token of thankfulness to God for having enabled him to observe fasts.

Zakah: Great Wisdom and Many Reasons

Now a Muslim, why am I obliged to pay zakah? Why has it been prescribed at all? If it is about charity, shouldn’t I have the choice to give it or not?

Zakah and Social Justice

Zakah spreads tranquility and peace in society because it secures the weak and their dependents with the guarantee of certain provision, shelter, and access to essential communal facilities.

The Blessings behind Zakah

Why do we pay zakah? What impact does it have on our wealth, soul and life? Have you notices such virtues before?

Zakah: On What & How Much?

It is common knowledge that zakah is a pillar of Islam. But, what are the things that we are required to pay zakah on? And what is the sepcific amount to be given? Listen to the answers of Dr. Zakir Naik to these questions.

The Third Pillar of Islam: Compulsory Charity (Zakah)

The whole concept of wealth is considered in Islam as a gift from Allah. Allah, who provided wealth to the person, made a portion of it for the poor. So, the poor have a right over one’s wealth. Zakah reminds Muslims that everything they have belongs to their Lord. People are given their wealth as a trust from Him, and Zakah is intended to free Muslims from the love of money.

Q & A on Zakah

All of us need to get knowledge regarding such an important obligation in Islam as zakah. Watch this session and listen to what the sheikh has to say in response to the questions raised by the viewers.

Zakah & Sadaqah: What Is the Difference?

Zakat and Sadaqah are forms of charity given by Muslims. The two are different in their own respects. Zakat means growth, purification, and blessing in Arabic. Sadaqah means sign of sincerity of faith...

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