Zakat
Zakat means purity, growth, and blessings. In other words, it is giving a certain amount of one’s wealth, as specified by Allah, to those in need. This act is performed solely to seek the pleasure of Allah. Through Zakat, the needs of the poor and needy are fulfilled, and the giver’s wealth is purified, and blessings are bestowed upon it. As mentioned in the following verse of the Quran:
“Take from their wealth a charity to purify and cleanse them thereby.” [9:103]
Benefits of Zakat:
1.Doing good: Zakat is a form of charity given to help the poor and needy, so it can be seen as a way of doing good to others.
2.Spending in the way of Allah: Spending in the way of Allah means using part of one's wealth for good causes. Giving Zakat is a way of spending in the way of Allah.
3.Purification: Giving Zakat means purifying one's wealth and oneself by giving a portion of it to those in need.
4.Social justice: Zakat helps to fulfill the needs of the poor and thus contributes to social justice.
5.Gratitude: Giving Zakat reminds us that our wealth is a blessing from Allah and should be accepted with gratitude.
6.Self-control: Giving Zakat helps to exercise self-control and avoid miserliness.
7. Economic prosperity: Zakat helps to improve the economic condition of the poor and needy, which can contribute to the overall economic prosperity of society.
By donating Zakat, you can provide hope to orphans, those struggling with hunger, those affected by wars or natural disasters, and all those in need of assistance.
