Zakat Method and Rules
خُذْ مِنْ أَمْوَالِهِمْ صَدَقَةً تُطَهِّرُهُمْ وَتُزَكِّيهِمْ بِهَا وَصَلِّ عَلَيْهِمْ إِنَّ صَلَاتَكَ سَكَنٌ لَّهُمْ ۗ وَاللَّهُ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيمٌ
Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase, and invoke blessings upon them. Indeed, your invocations are reassurance for them. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing.
Qur'an (Surah Tooba, 9:103)
قَالَ النَّبِيُّ ﷺ: "أَفْضَلُ الصَّدَقَةِ مَا تَرَكَ غِنًى، وَابْدَأْ بِمَنْ تَعُولُ
The best charity is that given when one is in need and begins with those for whom you are responsible.
Hadith : (Sahih Al-Bukhari)
The Importance of Zakat
Zakat is not just an act of charity; it is an obligation that has deep social and spiritual significance. By paying Zakat, Muslims contribute to the welfare of those who are less fortunate, reducing poverty and balancing society. It teaches empathy, compassion, and the responsibility each person has towards others. Zakat is a form of worship that connects our material wealth with our faith, reminding us that everything we have is entrusted by Allah, and helping those in need is part of honoring that trust. By practicing Zakat, we cleanse our wealth and gain closeness to Allah.
The Benefits of Zakat
The benefits (fazail) of Zakat are profound. Zakat protects wealth, brings barakah (blessing), and strengthens community bonds. As we give, we develop humility and generosity, which in turn nurture a grateful heart. Zakat purifies the soul from greed, selfishness, and love of materialism, as each act of giving increases contentment. Additionally, paying Zakat pleases Allah and brings rewards in this world and the Hereafter. The Prophet (SAW) said, “Charity extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire” (Tirmidhi). Thus, Zakat is a means for personal growth, social harmony, and spiritual reward.