- Lending a helping hand to those who need it:
The above sentence perfectly outlines the ideology behind Zakat in a nutshell. Zakat is one of the 5 pillars of Islam and is an act ordained by Allah (swt).
- However, by following Allah’s commandments and showing obedience to His will, Muslims also enjoy the benefits of Zakat in the process.
- The benefits are both for the giver and those brothers and sisters around the world who receive the Zakat.
The concept of Zakat dates back over a 1400 years, back to the time of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). It just goes to show how important looking after the Muslim community was back then; a prospect that is infinitely more important today.
- With millions of Muslims today donating 2.5% of their net yearly savings towards Zakat and charity, the Muslim Ummah continues to provide and care for those who are unable to support themselves and their families.
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