By: Sheik Amir, Chairman Ulema Board
One of the most important principles of Islam is that all things belong to Allah SWT, and that wealth is therefore held by human beings in trust.
The obligatory nature of Zakat is firmly established in the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the consensus of the companions and the Muslim scholars.
The word Zakat means both ‘purification’ and ‘growth’. Our possessions are purified by setting aside a proportion for those in need, and, like the pruning of plants, this trimming down of the surplus causes new growth.
Zakat is an obligatory act ordained by Allah SWT to be performed by every Muslim. It is an important pillar among the five pi…