As the third pillar of islam, zakat is first of all an Ibadah – an act of worship. Zakat is an Islamic concept that seeks to bridge any socio-economic injustice. ‘Abd Allah ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with him) narrates that when the Prophet (peace be upon him) sent Mu’adh ibn Jabal ( May […]

Paying Zakat – Is It obligatory? Conditions for the obligation of Zakat (five conditions) Islam: Zakat is obligatory upon a Muslim; it is not accepted from a non-Muslim. Freedom: Upon a free This is because a slave is considered property that is owned by another and does not own. Full/Absolute Ownership: established ownership of said wealth with no one else laying […]

What is zakat? Zakat is a compulsory act of worship and the third pillar of Islam. It is an obligation that Allah S.W.T has imposed on our wealth to ensure that those who are most needy are not neglected. In the Arabic language, zakat means increase, purification, and blessing. When said to a person it […]