Zakat is one of the pillars of Islam. Every Muslim who owns more than the value of 87 Grams and 480 milligrams of Gold, or 612 Gram and 360 milligram, has to pay 2.5% of their wealth towards the poor every lunar year. Zakat can be paid to any of the people in the list below; Fuqaraa: Those who own property in excess of basic necessities but below the value of Nisab. Masakeen: Persons of extreme poverty who possess no wealth whatsoever. Aamileen: (Zakat collector) Those persons who are appointed by an Islamic Head of State or Government to collect Zakat. It is not necessary that this be a needy person. Muallafatul Quloob: Those poor and needy persons who are given Zakat with the intentions of solidifying their hearts because they maybe recently converted to Islam or to bring them closer to Islam. Ar-Riqaab: slaves whose masters have agreed to set them free on a payment of a fixed amount. Zakat may be used to purchase their freedom. Ibnus-Sabeel: A traveler, who, whilst wealthy at his residence, is stranded and in need of financial assistance. Al Ghaarimeen: A person whose debts exceeds his assets and his net assets (after deducting his liabilities) is below the Nisab limit. To determine whether a person qualifies, his basic necessities of life (house, furniture, clothes, vehicle, etc.) will not be taken into account. It is conditional that the debts were not created for any un-Islamic or sinful purpose. Fi Sabeelillah: Those who are away from home in the path of Allah. Those in Jihaad, those seeking knowledge or a stranded Haji may be assist with Zakat if they are in need.
Posted on: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 23:27:02 +0000
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