Post by toweringniceguy on Sept 11, 2006 11:50:17 GMT 10
DID YOU KNOW THAT ZAKAAT IS ONE OF THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM?
DEFINITION OF ZAKAAT
Zakaat literally means to increase. Technically it means to purify one's possession of wealth by distributing a prescribed amount which has to be given to the poor as a fundamental Ibaadat.
THE VIRTUES OF ZAKAAT
Allah Ta'ala says in the Qur'aan: "The parable of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is that of a grain of corn. It grows seven ears and each ear has a hundred grains. Allah increases manifold to whom He pleases." (Baqarah 261)
The Qur'aan states that wealth increases abundantly by giving zakaat. And the reward increases according to the sincerity of the Niyyah. In another Aayah Allah says:
"Allah destroys wealth obtained from interest and will increase deeds of charity." (Baqarah 276)
"The shaytaan threatens you with poverty and bids you to coin evil and Allah promises you His forgiveness and bounties and Allah is Bountiful All-Knowing." (Baqarah 268)
There is no Barakat and benefit from interest and it will either decrease or vanish altogether, whereas wealth spent in the way of Allah increases manifold.
DEFINITION OF ZAKAAT
Zakaat literally means to increase. Technically it means to purify one's possession of wealth by distributing a prescribed amount which has to be given to the poor as a fundamental Ibaadat.
THE VIRTUES OF ZAKAAT
Allah Ta'ala says in the Qur'aan: "The parable of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is that of a grain of corn. It grows seven ears and each ear has a hundred grains. Allah increases manifold to whom He pleases." (Baqarah 261)
The Qur'aan states that wealth increases abundantly by giving zakaat. And the reward increases according to the sincerity of the Niyyah. In another Aayah Allah says:
"Allah destroys wealth obtained from interest and will increase deeds of charity." (Baqarah 276)
"The shaytaan threatens you with poverty and bids you to coin evil and Allah promises you His forgiveness and bounties and Allah is Bountiful All-Knowing." (Baqarah 268)
There is no Barakat and benefit from interest and it will either decrease or vanish altogether, whereas wealth spent in the way of Allah increases manifold.
Chand meri zameen phool mera watan
