12 Questions
Zakat is a way of ensuring that the rich do not forget the needs of the less fortunate in a society and that it is their duty to help and take care of the ______
poor
Islam gives great importance to helping the ______ and the needy
poor
Zakat builds a considerate and sympathetic society where wealth does not selfishly get collected only in the hands of a few but is shared by the ______ as well
needy
Aus Sadqa is ______ charity
voluntary
Hazrat Muhammad said, 'Even meeting your brother with a cheerful face is ______'
charity
He should work with his own hands for his benefit and then give something out of such earnings in ______
charity
Zakat is one of the most important pillars of Islam, The word zakat means __________.
purification
It is a charity which is __________ compulsory for all adult and free Muslims who have a minimum amount of wealth.
mandatory
This minimum amount is called __________, which is fixed every year according to inflation.
Nisab
After salat, giving of zakat is the most important obligation of Muslims. The Qur'an has ordered the payment of zakat in several places, and has emphasized the importance of zakat along with the offering of the five daily prayers. While salat is a Muslim's obligation towards Allah, zakat is his obligation towards ________ Muslims as assigned by Allah.
poor
Zakat is payable not only on cash but also on gold, silver, and some possessions like the raw material used in manufacturing of industrial goods. The wealth must be the property of the person for a period of at least one year before zakat becomes ________ on it.
compulsory
Zakat can be given to people and for reasons as specified in Surah Tauba, verse 60: the poor and the needy to free captives to help debtors pay their debts (if they cannot afford to) to the travellers to the cause of Allah to those who collect ________.
zakat
Study Notes
Zakat: The Pillar of Islam
- Zakat means purification and is a compulsory charity for adult and free Muslims with a minimum amount of wealth, known as Nisab.
- Nisab is fixed every year according to inflation.
- Giving zakat is the second most important obligation of Muslims, after salat (prayer).
- The Qur'an emphasizes the importance of zakat alongside the five daily prayers.
Zakat and Wealth
- Zakat is payable on cash, gold, silver, and certain possessions like raw materials used in manufacturing.
- The wealth must be in the person's possession for at least one year before zakat becomes compulsory.
- Zakat rates vary: 2.5% on cash, gold, or silver, and different rates for cattle, harvests, etc.
Eligible Recipients of Zakat
- The poor and the needy
- Those who are in captivity and need to be freed
- Debtors who cannot afford to pay their debts
- Travelers
- Those who collect zakat
- Non-Muslims and directly dependent relatives (e.g., children and parents) are not entitled to zakat.
Aus Sadqa: Voluntary Charity
- Any act of giving out of compassion, love, or generosity
- Even a cheerful face can be considered charity, according to Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him).
- Charity is a necessity for every Muslim, and it is possible to work with one's hands to earn and then give in charity.
Learn about Zakat, an important pillar of Islam which involves giving charity to help purify one's wealth. Understand the concept of Nisab, the minimum amount of wealth required for Muslims to give Zakat. Explore the significance of Zakat in Islam and its importance as an obligation for Muslims.
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