Zakah@obligatory charity The third pillars of Islam

Introduction• In linguistic term zakah is a basic form of verb which means

to grow and to increase.

• When it is said about a person, it means to improve, to become better.

• In Arabic means cleanliness, growth, blessing and praise.

• In Shari’ah zakah refer to the set portion of wealth that Allah has ordered to be distributed among certain deserving categories.

• Zakat concerning social and financial matters.

12 Facts about Zakah

An essential pillar of Islam Right of the poor on the wealth of the rich

The Islamic state is charged with responsibility of collecting Zakah

An obligation to all Muslims and not charged on non-Muslims

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Recognize and defined Islamic obligation

The Islamic state has right to penalize those who refuse to pay

Zakah

A Muslim must fulfill this pillar even the state not collect it

The distribution of zakah and the categories are determined by

Islam

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Rebellion on it by any community or social group can cause war

Aims at eliminating poverty and making the poor at least self-

sufficient

May be spent for those who in debt and for the sake of Allah

Almighty

There are two types: Zakah Fitrah and Zakah on Wealth

Zakat al-Fitr Zakat al-Mal

2 Major Types Of Zakah

Example of Zakah al-Mal

Zakat al-Mal

Gold and Silver

Savings

Livestock & Crops

Business

The Differences between Zakah al-Fitr and Zakat al-mal (wealth)

Zakah Fitrah• Must be paid by poor and rich

Muslims and paid by the head of the household.

• Paid during Ramadhan and don’t have fixed nisab .

• Paid at Ramadhan and before `Eid Al-Fitr prayer.

• Two qadahs (an old measure) of rice or wheat or other usual food

Zakah On Wealth• Paid by the rich and well-to-do

Muslims.

• Paid when the savings reach the prescribed value (nisab).

• Paid at any time of the year as long as the nisab remains.

• 2.5 percent of one’s wealth.

The Conditions to Give Zakah

The 8 Receivers of Zakah

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