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Zakah is a form of almsgiving in Islam, where Muslims are required to donate a portion of their wealth to those in need. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is considered a religious obligation for all financially able Muslims.
Eight categories of people who are eligible to receive Zakah include:
1. The poor (al-fuqara)
2. The needy (al-masakin)
3. Those employed to collect Zakah (al-amilin)
4. New Muslims in need of financial assistance (al-mu'allafatu qulubuhum)
5. Those in debt (al-gharimin)
6. Those fighting in the cause of Allah (fi sabilillah)
7. Travelers who are stranded (ibnus-sabil)
8. Those who are unable to meet their basic needs (al-riqab)
Eight categories of people who are eligible to receive Zakah include:
1. The poor (al-fuqara)
2. The needy (al-masakin)
3. Those employed to collect Zakah (al-amilin)
4. New Muslims in need of financial assistance (al-mu'allafatu qulubuhum)
5. Those in debt (al-gharimin)
6. Those fighting in the cause of Allah (fi sabilillah)
7. Travelers who are stranded (ibnus-sabil)
8. Those who are unable to meet their basic needs (al-riqab)
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Definition of Zakah
Zakah is a mandatory annual religious contribution in Islam, obligatory upon all able and mature Muslims who meet certain financial criteria. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is considered an act of worship and purification.
8 Recipients of Zakah
According to Islamic law, zakah should be distributed to the following eight categories of people:
1. The poor (Fuqara): Those who have insufficient means to meet their basic needs.
2. The needy (Masakin): Those who are in a temporary state of poverty or hardship.
3. Zakat collectors (Amilun ala al-zakah): Those who are appointed to collect and distribute zakah.
4. New Muslims (Muallaf): Those who have recently converted to Islam and may need financial assistance.
5. Slaves (Riqab): To help free slaves from their bondage.
6. Those in debt (Gharimin): To assist those who are burdened with debt and cannot repay it.
7. In the way of Allah (Fi sabil Allah): To support Islamic causes, such as financing jihad (defensive war) or building mosques.
8. Wayfarers (Ibn al-Sabil): To help those who are stranded or traveling and in need of financial support.
Zakah is a mandatory annual religious contribution in Islam, obligatory upon all able and mature Muslims who meet certain financial criteria. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is considered an act of worship and purification.
8 Recipients of Zakah
According to Islamic law, zakah should be distributed to the following eight categories of people:
1. The poor (Fuqara): Those who have insufficient means to meet their basic needs.
2. The needy (Masakin): Those who are in a temporary state of poverty or hardship.
3. Zakat collectors (Amilun ala al-zakah): Those who are appointed to collect and distribute zakah.
4. New Muslims (Muallaf): Those who have recently converted to Islam and may need financial assistance.
5. Slaves (Riqab): To help free slaves from their bondage.
6. Those in debt (Gharimin): To assist those who are burdened with debt and cannot repay it.
7. In the way of Allah (Fi sabil Allah): To support Islamic causes, such as financing jihad (defensive war) or building mosques.
8. Wayfarers (Ibn al-Sabil): To help those who are stranded or traveling and in need of financial support.
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