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).
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).