The benefits of Zakat. Flashcards
What is Zakat and when was it made obligatory?
Zakat is the 4th pillar of Islam and was made obligatory for rich Muslims in the 2nd year of Hijra.
How many times is the word Zakat mentioned in the Quran?
The word Zakat is mentioned 32 times in the Quran
How does Zakat purify the heart of the giver?
- Zakat purifies the heart from the love of wealth and greed, strengthening the giver’s bond with Allah as they seek His pleasure and mercy.
What is the Quranic reference for how Zakat blesses the giver’s wealth?
- The parable of those who spend their substance in the way of Allah is that of a grain of corn,
- it grows seven ears and each ear has a hundred grains.”
How does Zakat expiate sins?
- By giving Zakat, a Muslim earns Allah’s forgiveness, purifiying their wealth and soul.
What quality does paying Zakat instill in a Muslim?
- In a Muslim, it instills open-handedness, generosity, and sympathy toward the needy.
Which Quranic verse commands the purification of wealth through Zakat?
The Quranic verse that commands the purification of wealth through zakat:
- Take the charity (Zakat) from their wealth in order to purify and cleanse them by way of it.”
How does Zakat reflect the sincerity of faith?
- Zakat shows sincerity because the giver sacrifices something they value (wealth) for the sake of Allah.
Why is Zakat important for prosperity in this world and the Hereafter?
- Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam,
- upon which an individual’s success in both this world and the Hereafter depends.
How does Zakat benefit the receiver financially and emotionally?
- Zakat helps the needy meet their basic needs, fosters goodwill, and brotherhood, and promotes equality.
How does Zakat empower the poor?
- Zakat provides financial support and instills confidence in the needy, helping them become self-sufficient.
How does Zakat promote unity in society?
- Zakat brings people together like a single family, where the wealthy show compassion to the poor.
How does Zakat prevent social issues?
- Zakat reduces financial disparity, preventing crimes and other social evils caused by extreme poverty.
How does Zakat lead to an equal distribution of wealth?
- Zakat prevents wealth from being concentrated in the hands of a few and ensures fair distribution.
How does Zakat help eradicate begging?
Since everyone gets their due rights, there is less need for begging in society.
How does Zakat encourage investment?
- Since Zakat is due on hoarded wealth,
- people are encouraged to invest rather than keep wealth idle.
What did the Prophet (PBUH) say about investing in orphan wealth instead of hoarding it?
- the Prophet (PBUH) says about investing in orphan wealth instead of hoarding it:
- “If anyone of you is a guardian of an orphan who owns property,
- he must trade with (invest) it and not leave it till Sadaqah (Zakat) consumes it.”
