Meaning & Purpose

The literal meaning of Zakat is 'To Cleanse' or 'Purification'. In the Islamic Faith, Zakat means Purifying your wealth for the will of Allah; to acknowledge that everything we Own belongs to Allah and to work towards the betterment of the Muslim Ummah.

- According to Islamic regulations, Zakat is 2.5% of 1 Year’s total Cumulative Wealth.

Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) said: “Whoever pays the Zakat on his wealth will have its Evil removed from him” [at-Tabarani]

ZAKAT - A MEANS OF SPIRITUAL PURIFICATION

Zakat is not only a means to Purify one’s Wealth but it is also a Spiritual Purification which serves as a means to draw an individual closer to the Creator [Allah (swt)].

- Ibn Taymiah said that, "The Soul of one who gives Zakat is Blessed and so is his Wealth".

'In their Wealth there is a Known Share for the Beggars and the Destitute' [Quran-70:24-25]

- Zakat provides a connection between the Giver and the Recipient. The entire concept of donating a fraction of one’s wealth to the poor is a highly honorable act; which comes with blessings, allowing the giver to free themselves from the Love of Possessions and Greed. 

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