Zakat & Zakat al-Fitr

Zakat is a mandatory charity in Islam and one of the five pillars. It purifies wealth and supports social justice.

::contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Qur’anic Basis

“Establish prayer and give Zakat.” (Qur’an 2:43) Zakat is repeatedly mentioned alongside Salah.

Conditions

• Muslim
• Adult
• Own Nisab
• One lunar year passed

Nisab

Minimum wealth threshold:

• 612.36g silver
• 87.48g gold

Rate: 2.5%

Wealth

Applicable on:

• Cash
• Gold
• Business goods

Recipients

• Poor
• Needy
• Debtors

::contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Zakat al-Fitr

Obligatory charity before Eid prayer.

• Given before Eid
• Helps poor celebrate

Spiritual Significance

Zakat removes greed and strengthens society.

References

1. Holy Qur’an – Surah Al-Baqarah (2:43)
2. Surah At-Tawbah (9:60)
3. Sahih al-Bukhari
4. Sahih Muslim
5. Hanafi Fiqh texts