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Pertaining to the question of Zakah, the skeptic ones ask the question that why do they have to pay from their hard earned money and wealth to the others? The answer to which is as follows: Or you can use one of the popular mobile phone application which you can install in your smartphone to be able to calculate the amount of charity.
The third misconception related to Zakah is that it is only liable on gold. It is wrong. The gold mentioned in Qur’an and Hadith is as a standard unit of measurement, therefore, anything whether its cash, silver, stocks, livestock, property or another asset that is worth the same amount as the gold mentioned by Islam, it is liable for Zakah.
In a nutshell, Zakah is a mandatory tenant of Islam and the objective of it is to help the society share the bounties of Allah and give a chance to the unfortunate ones at a better life. Therefore, every Muslim must gain knowledge about Zakah and ensure that it be paid to the deserving people. “Verily, there is a Fitnah for every nation and the trial for my Ummah is wealth.” “Wretched is the slave of the Dinar and the slave of the Dirham.”
“Who is it that would loan Allah a goodly loan so He may multiply it for him many times over? And it is Allah who withholds and grants abundance, and to Him you will be returned.” “Say, “Indeed, my Lord extends provision for whom He wills of His servants and restricts for him. But whatever thing you spend – He will compensate it; and He is the best of providers.” And whatever a person spends for the sake of Allah Almighty is what they will find in front of them on the Day of Resurrection. And what remains in his balance will be the procession of the heirs. The Prophet said:
Respected servants of Allah! Indeed spending and giving charity have etiquettes. And from among the most important etiquette is sincerity to Allah Almighty in it. For not having sincerity nullifies and reduces its reward. And some give charity for the sake of showing off, reputation, boasting or bragging. And doing this will result in the severe punishment on the Day of Resurrection.
And from the etiquettes is to not nullify the charity through reminders of it or injury. Allah Almighty said: And from the etiquette of giving charity is to view the charity as a grace of Allah upon him that The Almighty enriched him and did not make him in need of taking charity. Rather He the Almighty made his hand the upper hand and made him the one who gives and not the one who takes. And it is a great grace that requires striving to be grateful through obedience to Allah Almighty and giving plenty of charity. And having compassion for the poor and needy.
“…a man who gives charity and conceals it, so that his left hand does not know what his right hand is doing.” “O you who have believed, spend from the good things which you have earned and from that which We have produced for you from the earth. And do not aim toward the defective therefrom, spending while you would not take it except with closed eyes.”
And from the etiquette of charity is that it is given in a state of health, wellbeing, youth and being in need and fearing poverty. Abu Hurairah narrated that: Respected brothers and sisters! Once again, we are reaching out to you to join us in our noble cause to provide daily meals for 3,000 orphans throughout the noble month. As usual, your support will ensure that those orphans, widows and those in need can break their fast with dignity and nourishment. Every donation counts in making a difference in the lives of our brothers and sisters during this blessed, merciful and sacred month.
We are soliciting also, if you want to pay your this year’s Zakah our great Islamic center is waiting for your kind and merciful gesture. Sincerely, your donation will help distribute iftar food for our orphans and our students. Please keep helping the cause of Allah with Allah’s money. Whoever gives for Allah, Allah will give him more. Donate to the Nagazi-Uvete Islamic Center.For more enquiries contact, Imam Murtadha Muhammad Gusau, the director and Imam Of the Center: 08038289761.Dear brothers and sisters! Ramadan is a time of reflection, prayer, and, importantly, giving.
May Allah accept our fasts, prayers, and charitable acts, and may He grant us the strength to fulfill our obligations with sincerity and devotion. Ya Allah, we seek refuge with You from all evil, in this world and in the Hereafter, what we know and what we do not know.
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