Zakat is the third pillar of Islam, and it is a religious duty that is obligatory for every Muslim who has the minimum amount.
It represents an economic and social system in society that aims to achieve justice and solidarity.
Allah Almighty said: (And establish prayer and give zakat and bow with those who bow).
Zakat is not only an act of worship imposed on Muslims, but it is a means of purifying money and the soul from stinginess and greed. A specific percentage of money is given in zakat to the needy and the poor, which enhances social solidarity and contributes to building a strong society in which equality and justice are achieved.
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The Status of Zakat and its Social Impact
Zakat occupies a high position and lofty status in our Islamic Sharia, as it is one of the basic pillars of the Islamic religion and one of its major rituals.
The Messenger of Allah, may God bless him and grant him peace, said: Islam is built on five: the testimony that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing prayer, paying zakat, fasting Ramadan, and pilgrimage to the House for those who are able to do so.
Paying zakat goes beyond material giving to become a means of achieving social solidarity and mutual support, because it contributes to achieving balance in society by ensuring the fair distribution of money, as it takes from the money of the rich to give to the poor and needy, which contributes to reducing the economic gap between them. This fair distribution enhances the feeling of belonging and unity among individuals, so that none of them feel deprived or marginalized.
In addition to the economic role of Zakat in the Islamic community, it also purifies the soul from stinginess and greed, and plants in the hearts the virtues of generosity and magnanimity, as it reminds the Muslim of the importance of helping others and appreciating God's blessings upon him, and paying Zakat enhances the blessing of money, as the money spent in the way of God is returned to its owner many times over in this world and the hereafter.
Commitment to paying Zakat reflects a deep understanding of the principles of Islam and thus advances our society to become an integrated and compassionate society that does not see the weak or needy.
The concept of Zakat and the categories of those entitled to it according to Islamic law
Zakat in language: growth and increase.
In Islamic law: it is the charity imposed on a certain amount of money.
Zakat is an Islamic duty for those who have the minimum amount, and it is represented in allocating a percentage of money to the poor and needy, with the aim of promoting social justice.
Islamic law has also defined those who are entitled to zakat into eight categories according to what is stated in the Holy Quran, specifically in Surat At-Tawbah, Allah the Almighty said: (Zakat is only for the poor and the needy and those employed to collect it and those whose hearts are to be reconciled and to free slaves and those in debt in the cause of Allah and the wayfarer - an obligation imposed by Allah. Allah is Knowing and Wise.)
These categories are:
The poor: those who do not have enough money to meet their basic needs.
The needy: those who have some money but it is not enough to meet their essential needs.
Those employed to collect it: those who collect and distribute zakat and are entitled to a wage for their work.
Those whose hearts are to be reconciled: those who are given zakat to support them and bring them closer to Islam.
Slaves and freedmen: those who seek to free themselves from slavery.
Gharim: those who are exposed to severe debt and need help to pay off their debts.
Fisabillah: those who strive in the cause of Allah or work in service projects that support Islamic causes.
Ibn al-Sabil: Travelers who have run out of money during their journey and need help to return home.
Thus, zakat should be spent properly and given to those who deserve it in order to improve their lives and thus enhance stability and social cohesion.
The impact of zakat in promoting social solidarity
Zakat plays a major role in promoting social solidarity, as it is an effective means of achieving social justice in society.
The impact of zakat in society appears in the responsibility that everyone feels towards each other, and thus zakat contributes to enhancing the cooperative spirit of individuals.
The impact of zakat on promoting social solidarity can be summarized in several basic points, which we mention as follows:
Meeting the needs of the poor: Zakat provides financial support to the poor and needy, which helps them meet their basic needs.
Enhancing community cooperation: Zakat contributes to enhancing the spirit of cooperation and participation among members of society, as everyone joins together to support each other.
Encouraging charitable work: Zakat encourages charitable work and encourages contributions to development projects that benefit society as a whole.
Building trust between different classes in society: Zakat contributes to building trust and understanding between the rich and the poor, creating a society characterized by mutual respect and love.
Developing moral values: Zakat enhances moral values such as generosity, altruism and mercy, which contributes to building a society based on justice and equality.
These points illustrate how Zakat contributes to strengthening social solidarity to build a cohesive and stable society.
The role of charitable societies in distributing Zakat
Charitable societies contribute to distributing Zakat on behalf of its donors, and work to perform it on their behalf in the required manner, in an effort to achieve the desired goals of Zakat, thereby contributing to building a strong and compassionate society characterized by justice and equality.
Here are some of the roles that charitable organizations play in distributing Zakat to those who deserve it:
- Identifying those who deserve it: Charitable organizations identify individuals and families who deserve Zakat based on specific criteria such as poverty, illness, and need, which ensures that Zakat reaches those who need it most.
- Organizing distribution operations: They also contribute to organizing the process of collecting and distributing Zakat, as they cooperate with donors to collect funds and distribute them fairly and transparently.
- Ensuring transparency and credibility: Charitable organizations work to enhance trust between donors and beneficiaries by providing accurate reports and data on how funds are distributed and used.
- Awareness and education: Organizations conduct awareness campaigns to increase community awareness of the importance of Zakat and the need to contribute to it, which enhances the volume of donations and increases their impact.
Thus, charitable organizations achieve their goal in distributing Zakat and ensure that it reaches the neediest groups fairly and transparently.
Ensany manages Zakat in innovative and effective ways, adopting advanced methods in identifying those entitled to it and distributing Zakat, and also works to provide transparent reports to donors to ensure credibility and transparency in the work. You can pay your required Zakat by communicating with Ensany International, which guarantees that it reaches the needy groups, thus contributing to supporting and assisting them to achieve reward and recompense.