Zakah(zakat,alms)

In the Name of Allah the Most Beneficent and Most Merciful


Zakah (zakat ,Alms)


The" Zakah" is arabic word which means  both "purification" and "growth.Our possession is purified by setting aside a     harmonize  for those in need and for the society in general.It's like the pruning of plants, which  balances and encourages new growth.


Zakah is a religious duty and is expected to be paid by all practicing Muslims who have the financial means (nisab).In addition to their zakah obligations, Muslims are encouraged to make freewill contributions (sadaqat).The zakah is not collected from non-Muslims, although they are sometimes required to pay the jizyah (tax).



The Qur'an does not give specific guidelines on which type of wealth is payable under the zakat,it does not stipulate percentages to be given. Traditionally, the goods taxed are those that were the basis of most wealth in seventh-century Arabic kingdoms: agricultural goods, precious metals, minerals, and livestock. The amount collected varies between 2.5 and 20 percent, depending on the type of goods being paid.


The Prophet(PBUH) said: 'Charity is a necessity for every Muslim. 'The sahaba(companions) was asked: 'What if a person has nothing?' The Prophet replied: 'He should work with his own hands for his benefit and then give something out of such earnings in charity.' The sahaba asked: 'What if he is not able to work?' The Prophet(PBUH) said: 'He should help poor and needy persons.' The sahaba further asked 'What if he cannot do even that?' The Prophet(PBUH) said 'He should urge others to do good.' The sahaba said 'What if he lacks that also?' The Prophet(PBUH) said 'He should check himself from doing evil. That is also charity.

Nisab:

 Personal wealth Three (3) ounces of gold or its current value 2.5%

 Agricultural produce

1. From cultivated land 653 Kg of wheat or its equivalent value.5%

2. From non-cultivated land 653 Kg of wheat or its equivalent value.

 10%.

 Minerals and Rikaz 20%

 Live stock:

1. Goat and sheep   40 goats and/or sheep

2. Cows                    30 cows

3. Camels                5 Camels

when zakah is due?

 zakah is obligatery pases a one lunar year.with the money,gold,silver.animals in the control of it's owner.every month of 

Deduction of debts:

the owner should deduct the money which he or she borrowed from someone.then if the remaining reaches the nisab then pay zakah for it.

Zakah in the light of Qur'an

[2:3]  who believe in the unseen, observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and from our provisions to them, they give to charity.

[2:43] You shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and bow down with those who bow down.

[2:83]  We made a covenant with the Children of Israel: "You shall not worship except GOD. You shall honor your parents and regard the relatives, the orphans, and the poor. You shall treat the people amicably. You shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat)." But you turned away, except a few of you, and you became averse.

[2:110]  You shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat). Any good you send forth on behalf of your souls, you will find it at Allah. Allah is seer of everything you do.

[2:177]  Righteousness is not turning your faces towards the east or the west. Righteous are those who believe in GOD, the Last Day, the angels, the scripture, and the prophets; and they give the money, cheerfully, to the relatives, the orphans, the needy, the traveling alien, the beggars, and to free the slaves; and they observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat); and they keep their word whenever they make a promise; and they steadfastly persevere in the face of persecution, hardship, and war. These are the truthful; these are the righteous.

 You shall observe the complete rites of Hajj and`Umrah for GOD. If you are prevented, you shall send an offering, and do not resume cutting your hair until your offering has reached its destination. If you are ill, or suffering a head injury (and you must cut your hair), you shall expiate by fasting, or giving to charity, or some other form of worship. During the normal Hajj, if you break the state of Ihraam (sanctity) between `Umrah and Hajj, you shall expiate by offering an animal sacrifice. If you cannot afford it, you shall fast three days during Hajj and seven when you return home - this completes ten - provided you do not live at the Sacred Masjid. You shall observe GOD, and know that GOD is strict in enforcing retribution.[2:196]

"They ask you about giving: say, "The charity you give shall go to the parents, the relatives, the orphans, the poor, and the traveling alien." Any good you do, God is fully aware thereof." [2:215] 

They ask you about intoxicants and gambling: say, "In them there is a gross sin, and some benefits for the people. But their sinfulness far outweighs their benefit." They also ask you what to give to charity: say, "The excess." GOD thus clarifies the revelations for you, that you may reflect,[2:219] 

 O you who believe, you shall give to charity from the provisions we have given to you, before a day comes where there is no trade, no nepotism, and no intercession. The disbelievers are the unjust.[2:254] 

Those who spend their money in the cause of GOD, then do not follow their charity with insult or harm, will receive their recompense from their Lord; they have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.[2:262]  

 Kind words and compassion are better than a charity that is followed by insult. GOD is Rich, Clement.[2:263] 

O you who believe, you shall give to charity from the good things you earn, and from what we have produced for you from the earth. Do not pick out the bad therein to give away, when you yourselves do not accept it unless your eyes are closed. You should know that Allah is Rich, Praiseworthy.[2:267]  

Any charity you give, or a charitable pledge you fulfill, GOD is fully aware thereof. As for the wicked, they will have no helpers.[2:270]  

[2:272]  You are not responsible for guiding anyone. GOD is the only one who guides whoever chooses (to be guided). Any charity you give is for your own good. Any charity you give shall be for the sake of GOD. Any charity you give will be repaid to you, without the least injustice.

 Charity shall go to the poor who are suffering in the cause of GOD, and cannot emigrate. The unaware may think that they are rich, due to their dignity. But you can recognize them by certain signs; they never beg from the people persistently. Whatever charity you give, GOD is fully aware thereof.[2:273] 

Those who give to charity night and day, secretly and publicly, receive their recompense from their Lord; they will have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.[2:274]  

Those who believe and lead a righteous life, and observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), they receive their recompense from their Lord; they will have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.[2:277]  

If the debtor is unable to pay, wait for a better time. If you give up the loan as a charity, it would be better for you, if you only knew.[2:280]  

 You cannot attain righteousness until you give to charity from the possessions you love. Whatever you give to charity, GOD is fully aware thereof.[3:92] 

 who give to charity during the good times, as well as the bad times. They are suppressors of anger, and pardoners of the people. GOD loves the charitable.[3:134] 

They give money to charity only to show off, while disbelieving in GOD and the Last Day. If one's companion is the devil, that is the worst companion.[4:38]

 "Eat from their fruits, and give the due alms on the day of harvest"  [6:141]

If they repent and observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), then they are your brethren in religion. We thus explain the revelations for people who know. [9:11] 

 Charities(Sadaqaat) shall go to the poor, the needy, the workers who collect them, the new converts, to free the slaves, to those burdened by sudden expenses, in the cause of Allah, and to the traveling alien. Such is GOD's commandment. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise.[9:60]

You shall give the due alms to the relatives, the needy, the poor, and the travelling alien, but do not be excessive, extravagant.[17:26-29] 

"We made them (Abraham and his sons) imams who guided in accordance with our commandments, and we taught them how to work righteousness, and how to observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and the obligatory charity (Zakat).  To us, they were devoted worshipers."  [21:73] 

People who are not distracted by business or trade from commemorating GOD; they observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and they are conscious of the day when the minds and the eyes will be horrified. [24:37] 

Zakah in the light of Hadith

1. Abu Darda (RA)narrates from the Prophet of Allah (pbuh) :

“Zakah is the Bridge of Islam…” (Tibrani)

2. Abu Hurairah (RA) narrates from the Prophet of Allah (PBUH):2.

“Whoever owned gold and silver (i.e. wealth), but did not pay Zakah thereon, will be punished with his gold and silver on the Day OF JUDGEMENT, the duration of that day will be fifty thousand years (the Day of Qiyamah). His gold and

silver will be made into sheets and heated in Jahannum. His sides, forehead and back will then be branded with the heated sheets of gold and silver. When the sheets cool(with his blood), they will again be heated and he will thus

be punished continuously.” (Bukhari, Muslim)

3.Abu Hurairah (RA) narrates that the Prophet of Allah (PBUH) said:

“On the Day of judgement (Qiyamah), the wealth of one who did not pay Zakah will be converted into a  grievous  and deadly poisonous serpent which will be  fasten  around the neck of this person. The serpent will bite at the

jaws of this person and exclaim: “I am your wealth; I am your treasure.” (Bukhari, Nasaai)

4.Haritha bin Wahab(RA) narrates from the Prophet(PBUH)  "O people! Give  charity as a time will come upon you when a person will wander about with his object of charity and will not find anybody to accept it, and one (who will be requested to take it) will say, "If you had brought it yesterday, would have taken it, but to-day I am not in need of it."


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