One of the disadvantages of Zakah is that many Muslims may be very poor and not able to give 2.5% of their savings and they would have to use it on their food and if they give 2.5%, they might not be able to buy food.
There is NO problem with zakat. Alms giving or (Al-zakat) is one of the pillars of Islam , which is giving a specified amount of money from the rich to the poor after some preconditions that assure its must on that rich. It's on the contrary a solution to many problems.Examples:
1. It binds & strengthens the brotherhood between the poor & the rich.
2. It contributes to improve the financial case of the poor.
3. It prevents psychological problems like jealousy of the poor & the arrogance &/or stinginess of the rich.
4. It can decrease the gap between the poor & the rich. when it's applied everywhere poverty can be ended.
Actually , the only problem occurs if it's not applied.
lead to dependency
its either zakat or zakah. It is an Arabic word written in Arabic as زكاة
i am not sure where zakah is paid, but i guess it is given near the poor becasue as the money is given to the needy.......
Zakah is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, hence voluntary. It is very important to pay Zakah, and those who don't will be punished severely in Hell (according to the Holy Quran). Hope that answers the question.
A Muslim pays zakah to those in need directly, or through an Islamic organization designated to collect and distribute zakah to eligible recipients. It is typically given to the poor, needy, or those facing financial hardship in the community. Zakah cannot be used for mosques, Islamic institutions, or other charitable causes unless specifically mentioned in Islamic teachings.
The poor and needy.
charity i think
iman or faith,salad or prayer,zakah,sawm or fasting,hajj or pilgrimage
because your giving to the poor
the Muslims people give zakah to those people who in need...........
Zakah is one of the five pillars of Islam and holds great importance for Muslims. It is an obligatory act of giving a portion of one's wealth to those in need. While zakah is significant, it should be viewed in the context of all other Islamic obligations, such as performing prayer, fasting, and obeying the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah. Therefore, it can be said that zakah is an integral part of a Muslim's religious duties, but not necessarily the most important thing.
The reason is clear from the box name. Zakah box is for collecting charities and Alms giving that Muslims offer for the mosque to distribute on the poor and needy people as one of the social activities that mosque practices.
Check this and see whether it helps http://www.islamicperspectives.com/Zakah-Diamonds.htm