References: The Articles Of Faith And The Pillars Of Islam: Alms-Giving, Zakat, How It Is Performed And Its Significance In The Community

The Articles Of Faith And The Pillars Of Islam: Alms-Giving, Zakat, How It Is Performed And Its Significance In The Community

Qur’anic References (Obligation of Zakāt)

• “Establish prayer and give zakah…” (2:43)
• “Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase…” (9:103)
• “And those in whose wealth there is a known right for the beggar and the deprived.” (70:24–25)
• “Indeed, the alms are only for the poor and the needy…” (9:60)

Hadith References (Importance of Zakāt)

• The Prophet said: “Islam is built upon five… giving zakah…”
• The Prophet said: “Whoever is made wealthy by Allah and does not pay zakah, his wealth will be made like a poisonous snake…”
• The Prophet said: “Charity does not decrease wealth.”

How Zakāt Is Performed

Eligibility (Niṣāb)

Key Concept

• Zakāt becomes obligatory when:
  • Wealth reaches minimum level (niṣāb)
• Must be held for:
  • One lunar year

Rate of Zakāt

General Rule

• 2.5% of:
  • Savings and wealth

Types of Wealth

• Cash and savings
• Gold and silver
• Business goods
• Agricultural produce (different rates)

Qur’anic Reference

• “Take from their wealth a charity…” (9:103)

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Recipients of Zakāt

Qur’anic Reference

• “The alms are only for the poor, the needy, those employed to collect it, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, to free captives, for those in debt, for the cause of Allah, and for the traveller…” (9:60)

Eight Categories

• Poor (Fuqarā’)
• Needy (Masākīn)
• Zakāt collectors
• New Muslims / reconciliation
• Slaves (to free them)
• Debtors
• In the cause of Allah
• Travellers

Purpose of Zakāt

1. Purification of Wealth

Qur’anic References

• “To purify them…” (9:103)

Key Concept

• Removes:
  • Greed
• Purifies:
  • Wealth and soul

2. Helping the Poor

Qur’anic References

• “For the poor and the needy…” (9:60)

Key Concept

• Provides:
  • Financial support

3. Reducing Inequality

Qur’anic References

• “So that wealth does not circulate only among the rich…” (59:7)

Key Concept

• Promotes:
  • Fair distribution

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Significance of Zakāt in the Community

1. Strengthening Brotherhood

Hadith References

• The Prophet said: “None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.”

Key Concept

• Encourages:
  • Care and unity

2. Social Welfare System

Qur’anic References

• “And do good…” (2:195)

Key Concept

• Supports:
  • Welfare of society

3. Economic Stability

Key Concept

• Circulates wealth
• Prevents:
  • Poverty concentration

4. Encouraging Generosity

Hadith References

• The Prophet said: “Charity does not decrease wealth.”

Key Concept

• Builds:
  • Generosity and compassion

5. Accountability Before Allah

Qur’anic References

• “They will be questioned.” (37:24)

Key Concept

• Wealth:
  • Is a trust from Allah

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Difference Between Zakāt and Ṣadaqah

Key Concepts from References

• Zakāt:
  • One of the Five Pillars
• Combines:
  • Worship and social justice
• Ensures:
  • Economic balance

Frequently Used References in Exams

• 2:43 → Obligation
• 9:60 → Recipients
• 9:103 → Purification
• 59:7 → Wealth distribution
• Hadith: “Charity does not decrease wealth”

How This Topic Appears in Exams (Reference Use)

• Students should:
  • Explain:
    • How zakāt is given
  • Describe:
    • Its importance
  • Use:
    • Qur’anic and Hadith references
• Link:
  • Zakāt → Community welfare → Islamic system

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