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Zakat benefits society in many ways. Here is an explanation of the far-reaching effects of it.... #Zakat #Islam

The literal meaning of “Zakat” is purity. Its Islamic technical meaning designates the annual amount of wealth, food, property, etc. which a Muslim with adequate means must distribute among the rightful beneficiaries.

Zakat is a remarkable institution and a major pillar of Islam. Allah, Almighty, Says (what means): “And establish the Prayer, and pay Zakat (the poor-due)…” [Quran, 2:43]

Moreover,…

Payment of Zakat in Favour of The Islamic Solidarity Fund and Its Waqf. #Zakat #Islam #Resolution

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Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Universe, and prayers and blessings be upon Muhammad, the last of the Prophets, upon his Family and his Companions.

RESOLUTION NO 27 (2/4): CONCERNING PAYMENT OF ZAKAT IN FAVOUR OF THE ISLAMIC SOLIDARITY FUND AND ITS WAQF

The Council of the Islamic Fiqh Academy, holding its Fourth session, in Jeddah, (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), from…

Issued by: International Islamic Fiqh Academy – مجمع الفقه الإسلامي  712

RESOLUTION No 1 (1/2)

CONCERNING ZAKAT ON DEBTS

The Council of the Islamic Fiqh Academy, during its second session, held in Jeddah (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), from 10 to 16 Rabiul Thani 1406 H (22-28 December 1985);

Having looked into the studies presented about << Zakat on debts >>, and After thorough discussions which…

An introduction to the third pillar of Islam, the compulsory charity or zakat, the spiritual dimensions of zakat and charity, and how Islam views money in general.. #Islam #Zakat #Charity

Charity is not just recommended by Islam, it is required of every financially stable Muslim. Giving charity to those who deserve it is part of Muslim character and one of the Five Pillars of Islamic practice. Zakat is viewed as “compulsory charity”; it is an obligation for those who have received their wealth from God to respond to those members of the community in need. Devoid of sentiments of…