3rd Pillar Of Islam The Zakaah The Obligatory annual Poor Due

The word ‘Zakaah’ means purification and growth. An Important principle of Islam is that all things belong to Allah Almighty عَزَّوَجَلَّ. Muslims are enjoined to earn and spend their wealth in way that are acceptable to Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ, Most Exalted. The divinely designed system of Zakkah is the right of Almighty Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ within His Dominion. It is neither a charity nor a tax, but an obligation due from Muslims who possess wealth in excess of their basic needs. Thus, the difference and on their own accord: they are the ones who supervise the payment.

Zakaah is only due when a person has the minimum required amount, which varies with the type of wealth. (Daarul Ifta Ahle Sunnat Must be contented for the details of Zakkah, email address: darulifta@dawateislami.net

Zakaah cleanses a Muslim of greed, selfishness, and the love of the temporal world. Almighty Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ says:

وَالَّذِينَ تَبَوَّءُوا الدَّارَ وَالْإِيمَانَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ يُحِبُّونَ مَنْ هَاجَرَ إِلَيْهِمْ وَلَا يَجِدُونَ فِي صُدُورِهِمْ حَاجَةً مِّمَّا أُوتُوا وَيُؤْثِرُونَ عَلَىٰ أَنفُسِهِمْ وَلَوْ كَانَ بِهِمْ خَصَاصَةٌ ۚ وَمَن يُوقَ شُحَّ نَفْسِهِ فَأُولَـٰئِكَ هُمُ الْمُفْلِحُونَ

And those who accepted this city as their home and accepted faith before them, befriended those who migrated towards them, and in their breasts do not find any need for what they have been given, and prefer the migrants above themselves even if they themselves are in dire need; and whoever is saved from the greed of his soul – it is they who are the successful. [59:9]

It is the ideal way to meet the needs of the poorer sections of society without causing hardship to the wealthy.