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What is the translation of zakah in English?
charity i think
Wate is the rate of Zakah?
what do you mean? like the percentage of what you should give to charity? if so then it is 2.5%
Who did the Muslims give their charity to?
Quran defines who deserve charity (or Zakah) in chapter 9 (Surat Al-Tawba), verse 60, that its meaning English translation says: {Zakah expenditures (or Charity) are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed to collect [zakah] and for bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for freeing captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah and for the [stranded] traveler - an obligation [imposed] by Allah. And Allah is Knowing and Wise.}
What are the Five Pillars of Islam for the Muslim religion?
The Five Pillars are : Shahada (Witness) Salah (Prayer) Zakah (Charity) Sawm (Fasting) Hajj (Pilgrimage)
What is Sadaqah and How is it different from Zakah?
Sadaqah is a voluntary act of giving in charity in Islam. It can be given at any time, in any amount, and to anyone in need. It is considered an act of kindness and generosity. On the other hand, Zakah is a mandatory form of giving in Islam, which is a fixed percentage (usually 2.5%) of a Muslim's wealth given annually to specific categories of people in need, as prescribed by Islamic law. Zakah is an obligation for all eligible Muslims, whereas Sadaqah is optional and based on one's own willingness to give.
What are Islams practice?
the Islamic practices are the Qur'an, the Muslims Holy book , and the five Pillars of Islam such as faith , prayer , fasting, charity , and pilgrimage (salah , zakah . sawm , shahadah , and hajj).
Is it zakah or zakat?
its either zakat or zakah. It is an Arabic word written in Arabic as زكاة
Where is the zakah paid?
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.......
Is Zakah voluntary?
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.
What was Mother Teresa's role in the community?
Mother Teresa's role in her community of missionaries, the Missionaries of Charity, was that of Mother Superior.
Where does a Muslim pay zakah?
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.
How is zakat given?
Zakah is obligatory on Muslims who owns wealth equivalent or more the nisab level. It is 85g pure gold or 595g pure silver or money equivalent to gold/silver. Rate of zakah is 2.5% paid yearly, based on lunar year. This is the basics of Zakah. It should given to poor people such a way that the same person do not qualify to receive zakah the following year (not poor enough to receive it). A significant amount should be give to an individual so the person is be able help him/her self. Zakah should be collected by the state or community then given to poor so, that the giver of zakah do not know the receiver of zakah; to ensure the dignity and self-respect of the receiver
