Zakat or alms giving has been made compulsory in Islam to invoke the love of Allah, truthfulness and humanity within the hearts of Muslims. Zakat is a mandatory giving to the poor and no righteous Muslim can deny it.
Islam is a religion of peace, thus, it has emphasized the Muslims to value human life and its dignity and to uphold justice in every sector of our society. Zakat is a spiritual giving that has been imposed only upon the wealthy Muslims to establish social justice in our world.
Zakat is a spiritual giving that cleans our heart by removing our greed for materialistic possessions. Giving Zakat is the best way to purify the giver’s spirit from all evil vices.
Quran has mentioned the psychological, ethical and social importance of giving Zakat on a regular basis. Giving Zakat surely cleanses the bad habits and misery from the society, and encourages the practice of philanthropy and generosity among us.
Islam is a religion that preaches peace, love and compassion. Islam has commanded the Muslims to give Zakat, so that they can express their deep feelings of kindness and generosity through concrete actions, by helping the poor and needy.
“By no means shall you attain righteousness unless you give (freely) of that which you love; and whatever you give, of a truth Allah knoweth it well.”-The Holy Quran, (Chapter 3, verse 92)
Humans are dictated by wealth, money or power, but these materialistic things will only help them to live a smooth life in this world. None of us would be able to take it with us in the grave, neither it will be of any use in the Akhirah.
“Don’t return the hand of a needy. The hand is trying to give you Jannah.”Zakat is the practical display of faith and obedience towards Allah the Almighty. When a Muslim gives Zakat, it cements the fact that our wealth and bounties are given to us by Allah and that we are all committed to executing His commands before everything.
“Charity does not decrease wealth, no one forgives except that Allah increases his honor, and no one humbles himself for the sake of Allah except that Allah raises his status.”-Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
“Zakat has only been enforced to ensure the sustenance of the poor and to secure the availability of their wealth.”-Al-Kafi, Volume 3, Page 498.
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