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They are defined in Quran in Sura (At-Tawba - 9) Aya (60)
۞ إِنَّمَا الصَّدَقَاتُ لِلْفُقَرَاءِ وَالْمَسَاكِينِ وَالْعَامِلِينَ عَلَيْهَا وَالْمُؤَلَّفَةِ قُلُوبُهُمْ وَفِي الرِّقَابِ وَالْغَارِمِينَ وَفِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ وَابْنِ السَّبِيلِ ۖ فَرِيضَةً مِّنَ اللَّهِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ عَلِيمٌ حَكِيمٌ ﴿٦٠﴾
the Alms [Zakah] expenditures 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.
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Can you backtrack your zakat and pay them accordingly?
Sure, you can. Zakat is God right that you should pay. You should admit that you were sinful in not paying zakat in its due time, intend not to repeat this sin, repent and ask God forgiveness, and if you can backtrack your zakat and pay them accordingly then do it as soon as possible to gain God satisfaction and forgiveness.
Can a wife give Zakat to her husband for finishing loan?
no a wife cant give zakat or money of zakat to her husband under the masarif of zakat.
Can syed give zakat to syed?
there are two type of Zakat: obligatory Zakat and Mustahab (recommended Zakat). Recommended Zakat is same as non obligatory donations. Syed can receive non obligatory Zakat from all. but obligatory only from Syed.
What is zakat in Arabic?
It is Zakat in Arabic as well. :)
What is zakat and why do Muslims Patrice it?
Zakat (زكاة) is very similar to a Christian tithe; it is a percentage income tax that is paid to the mosque for redistribution to poorer Muslims, to maintain the mosque, and to promote Islamic activities. Sunnis typically pay zakat at the 2.5% rate whereas Shiites typically pay zakat at the 10% rate.As for why Muslims pay zakat, they do so because they see giving back to their community as being the will of God and a good deed in its own right.
Can you pay zakat in instalments?
No we can not pay zakat in instalment.
What can you get zakat for yourself?
What is zakat even that needs to be answered first
Can you pay zakat on assets?
Yes we can pay zakat on our assets.
Zakat on Christians in Pakistan?
No zakat on christians but only Muslims.
When was The Zakat Foundation created?
The Zakat Foundation was created in 2001.
What if we can't pay the zakat?
zakat is not compulsory on poor people.... but if you are rich and you dont pay zakat out of arrogance than its a sin
What does zakat help to make?
The meaning of zakat is, buying the love of God. If you pay zakat you will get it seven times more than you paid.
