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Define the term SALAT

Does SALAT impact our personal
and social lives as Muslims?
Discuss.

WORSHIP

The Basic Need of man

ZAKAT
A PILL AR OF ISL AM

History of Zakat

The history of Zakat is the same as that of Salat. It is

evident from the Holy Quran that like Salat its directive
always existed in the Shariah of the previous Prophets.

When the Almighty asked the Muslims to pay it, it was not
something unknown to them. All the followers of the
religion of Ibrahim (AS) were fully aware of it. For this
very reason Surah Al-Maarij (70:25) describes it as A
specified right.

History of Zakat

Zakat, a practice initiated by theIslamic prophetMuhammad two

year after migration to Madina.

Thecaliph Hazrat Ab Bakr, Hazrat Muhammad's successor, was

the first to institute a statutoryzakatsystem.

He established the principle that the zakat must be paid to the

legitimate representative of the Prophet's authority.

zakat
MEANING OF ZAKAT
Linguistically, ZAKAT has two meanings:
Purification
Growth

Technically, it means to purify one's possession of wealth by

distributing a prescribed amount to the poor, the indigent,
the slaves or captives, and the wayfarer.

Zakat

Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam.

It has been mentioned, along with daily Prayers (Salaat / Namaz), over
seventy times in the Quran.

Allah's word commanding ".....and establish regular Salaat and GIVE

regular Zakat....." are referred to in many parts of the Quran.

it is mentioned )( Also in Hadith of Holy prophet

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Narrated Ibn `Abbas:
The Prophet ( )( )sent Mu`adh to Yemen and said,

"Invite the people to testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah
and I am Allah's Messenger (),

And if they obey you to do so, then teach them that Allah has enjoined on them
five prayers in every day and night (in twenty-four hours),

And if they obey you to do so, then teach them that Allah has made it obligatory
for them to pay the Zakat from their property and it is to be taken from the
wealthy among them and given to the poor."

Zakat is obligatory upon a person if he/she is:

Posses wealth
equal to or
Mature
more than
Conditio NIsab
ns of
Zakat
And the wealth
for a whole
is Profit able in
lunar year
nature

NISAAB

What is Nisab?
To be liable for zakat, one's wealth must amount to
more than a threshold figure, termed the "Nisab".
To determine the Nisab, there are two measures:
Gold
or
Silver

Nisab of Zakat

For Gold the nisaab is

Gold 87.48 Gram 7.50 Tolas.

For silver the nisaab is

Silver 612.36 Gram 52.50 Tolas.

Nisab of Zakat

Also in the Hadeeth it is said:

The authority of Alkhudri, the prophet ( )said,

There is no Zakat on less than five Awaq (silver) and

there is no Zakat on less than five Awsuq (measure of
grains).

Nisab of Zakat
1. Nisaab of cash, stock or bonds, other cash
assets is the equivalent amount of Gold or Silver.
2. Nisaab is calculated by adding up the cash
value of all the assets such as gold, silver,
currency etc. and if it is equal to or in excess of
the minimum Nisaab as specified in the previous
slide, the Zakat is due at the rate of 2.5%.

3. If the Gold possessed is less than 87.48 grams or if

silver possessed is less then 612.36 grams, but the value
of both combined is equal to or exceeds the Nisaab of
either Gold or Silver, the Zakah will be due.
4. The payment of Zakat is compulsory on the excess
wealth or effects which is equal to or exceeds the value of
Nisaab, and which is possessed for a full Islamic year.

TYPES OF WEALTH ON WHICH ZAKAT IS IMPOSED:

1. Gold and silver, in any form.

2. Cash, bank notes, stocks, bonds etc.

3. Merchandise for business, equal to the value of Nisaab.
4. Live stock.
5. On income derived from rental business.

DISTRIBUTION OF ZAKAT

Important tips
1. Zakat should be given as soon as possible after it
becomes due.
2. All of the Zakat can be given to one person or to
several persons.
3. A poor man cannot be paid for his work from Zakat
nor can Zakat be given in payment of services.

Important tips
4. Zakat will only be valid if the recipient is made the
owner of that amount.
5. Zakat cannot be given for the construction of Masjid,
Madrasah, Hospital, a well, a bridge or any other public
amenity.
6. Zakat can be paid in kind from the same merchandise
on which it is due, or alternatively, it could be paid in cash.

TYPES OF WEALTH ON WHICH ZAKAT IS NOT

IMPOSED
1. On any metals other than gold or silver.
2. Fixtures and fittings of a shop, car, trucks or any delivery vehicle etc., which is used
in running business.
3. Diamonds, pearls, other precious or semi precious stones which are for personal
use.
4. There is no Zakat on personal residence, household furniture, pots and pan,
personal clothing, whether they are in use or not.
5. There is no Zakat on a person whose liabilities exceed or equal his assets.

RECIPIENTS OF
ZAKAT

Zakah expenditures are only for the poor and for the
needy and for those employed to collect [zakah] and for
bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for freeing
captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and for the
cause of Allah and for the [stranded] traveler - an
obligation [imposed] by Allah. And Allah is Knowing and

1. FUQARA:
People who are destitute and extremely needy
to the extent they are forced to beg for their
daily food rations.
2. MASAKEEN:
They are the ones who can afford some of their
needs, but not enough.They have their basic
needs covered, but they are in need of money
as it is not sufficient enough.

3. AL-AMILEEN:
People appointed by an Islamic Government to collect
Zakat.
4. MU-ALLAFATUL-QULUB:
Persons who have recently accepted Islam.

5. AR-RIQAAB:
The fifth types are slaves and captives. The captives refer
to slaves who had drawn up a written contract with their
masters to purchase their freedom.
6. AL-GHAARIMEEN:
Persons who have a debt and do not possess any other
wealth or goods with which they could repay that which
they owe.

7. FI-SABILILLAH:
This means in the path of God and pertains to anyone
struggling for a righteous cause, including expenditure
towards the promotionof Islam and for all charitable
purposes.
8. IBN-US-SABEEL:
Persons who are travelers and during the course of their
journey do not possess basic necessities.

Nonrecipients
of Zakat

1. Zakat cannot be given to parents, grandfather, etc. A husband

and wife cannot give Zakat to each other.
2. Zakat cannot be used for the Kaf'n of a deceased person who
has no heirs, because at that time he/she cannot become the
owner.
3. If Zakat is given without inquiry and subsequently it is known
that the recipient is wealthy the Zakat is not valid. It has to be
given again.

VIRTUES OF
ZAKAT

It is stated in the Hadith that by giving

Zakat the following benefits are
derived:
1. Gain the pleasure of Allah.
2. Increase in wealth and protection from losses.
3. Allah's forgiveness and blessings.
4. Protection from the wrath of Allah and from a
bad death.
5. A shelter on the Day of Judgment.
6. Security from seventy misfortunes.

THE PUNISHMENT FOR NOT GIVING ZAKAT

O you who have believed, indeed many of the scholars

and the monks devour the wealth of people unjustly and
avert [them] from the way of Allah. And those who
hoard gold and silver and spend it not in the way of
Allah - give them tidings of a painful punishment. [9:34]

The Day when it will be heated in the fire

of Hell and seared therewith will be their
foreheads, their flanks, and their backs, [it
will be said], "This is what you hoarded for
yourselves, so taste what you used to
hoard. [Tawba,9:35]

Benefits of Zakat

1. Zakat, reminder that what we have is of Allah!

2. Zakat functions as a social security for all!
3. Zakat , an act of worship!
4. Economically, the best check against
hoarding!