This category focuses on Zakah (Charity) in Islam and its related issues.
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.
Why do we pay zakah? What impact does it have on our wealth, soul and life? Have you notices such virtues before?
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.
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.
What rights do the poor and needy have in Islam? Why are we, Muslims, entitled to pay prescribed amount of money? For the benefit of whom? Shouldn’t it be a matter of individual freedom?
What is the difference between zakah and sadaqah? What are the benefits of sadaqah? How does it impact the giver and the whole society?
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.
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?
Sadaqah is not restricted to any special deed of righteousness. The general rule is that all good deeds are sadaqah. Learn about some of them here..
It is unlawful for the one giving sadaqah to remind the recipient of his generosity, to reproach him, or to make a show with his sadaqah.
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