GuideToIslam

Why do Muslims pay zakat?

The film defines zakat and shows its importance on individual as well as the society. It speaks about the system laid down by Islam to bring the poor...

GuideToIslam

Importance of Charity

When Muslims give in charity it is to purify what God has given them

GuideToIslam

Importance of Charity

Charity should not make us arrogant, but grateful; it is for us, not the other way around

GuideToIslam

Importance of Charity

Importance of Charity

islam guide

Giving Zakat (Support of the Needy)

The original meaning of the word zakat is both ‘purification’ and ‘growth.’ Giving zakat means ‘giving a specified percentage on certain pro...

GuideToIslam

The obligatory charity (zakat)

This charity is a small percentage of wealth which  a rich Muslim gives to his less fortunate brothers and sisters. There are certain conditions...

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Benefits of zakat

Zakat helps the efforts of Islamic advocacy throughout the world. It makes Muslims better aware of what their faith requires of them and shows non-M...

Imam Kamil Mufti

Easy Guide to Zakah (part 1 of 2)

 First part of an easy to follow guide outlining the essentials every new Muslim must know about zakah, one of the five pillars of Islam.

Imam Kamil Mufti

Easy Guide to Zakah (part 2 of 2)

Second part of an easy to follow guide outlining the essentials every new Muslim must know about zakah, one of the five pillars of Islam.

Jamaal al-Din Zarabozo

The Giving of the Zakat

Linguistically, the root of the word Zakat implies purification, blessing and growth. Allah has stated in the Quran, “Indeed whosoever purifies himsel...

GuideToIslam

Zakat

ZAKAh is right from the rights of ALLAh which a Muslim must pay to his brothers from the poor and those in need to cover their requirements and save...

Sherif Elaraby

The Third Pillar of Islam: zakat

Zakah: A type of charity. Muslims recognize that all wealth is a blessing from God, and certain responsibilities are required in return. In Islam, i...

Osoul Global Center

Why do Muslims pay zakat?

The film defines zakat and shows its importance on individual as well as the society. It speaks about the system laid down by Islam to bring the poor...

Osoul Global Center

Why do Muslims pay zakat?

The film defines zakat and shows its importance on individual as well as the society. It speaks about the system laid down by Islam to bring the poor...

Aisha Stacey

Obligatory Charity: Purifying Wealth

The benefits of Zakat and who receives it.

Islam House

Charity in Islam

Spending in Islam and the principle of voluntary charity given seeking only the Pleasure of Allah.

Bilal Philips

Spending in the Cause of Allah

The importance of spending in the Cause of Allah.

Fahd Salem Bahammam

Rules of zakat in Islam and its conditions

Definition of Zakah Literal meaning:To ‘grow’ (in goodness), ‘purify’ or ‘bless’. It is taken from the word (Zaka). Zakat in the context of the Shar...

Fahd Salem Bahammam

Zakat on products from the earth

Definition of produce from earth Produce reaped from the earth Anything that is produced from the earth which can be of use / consumed. Produce f...

Fahd Salem Bahammam

Zakat on gold and silver

Definition of the two currencies The two currenciesGold and silver, and whatever can be used in their place e.g. currency notes that are in circulati...