THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Jumuat. 5th day of Ramadaan, 1440, (Friday, 10th May, 2019). THE BENEFIT OF PAYING YEARLY ZAKAAT. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem.
The fact that Zakaat is an obligation upon all Muslims with savings or weath is one of the most apparent indications of the beauty of Islam and the concern it has for its adherents. The benefits of Zakaat are in‐ deed numerous, and [it has been made obligatory] due to the dire need of the poor amongst the Muslims. It's one of the main pillars of Islaam.
From its benefits are the following:
1. It strengthens the bonds of love between the rich and the poor, for it is from human nature that a person shows affinity to those who treat them well and kindness.
2. It purifies and cleanses the soul and distances it from greed and avarice, as indicated in the Noble Qur`aan when ALLAH says:
“Take Sadaqah (alms) from their wealth in order to purify them and sanctify them with it.” [Surah at‐Tawbah, 9:103].
3. It causes Muslims to grow accustomed to performing acts of generosity, hospitality and empathy towards those who are in need.
4. It brings increase and blessings to one’s wealth, and ALLAH replaces it (the wealth given as charity with something better), as ALLAH said:
“And whatsoever you spend of anything (in ALLAH'S Cause), HE will replace it. And HE is the Best of providers.” [Surah as‐Saba ́ (34:39].
In a Saheeh (authentic) hadeeth, the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “O child of Adam! Spend in charity and ALLAH will spend on you. There are numerous other benefits that may be found in the legislation of Zakaat.
A severe warning has been issued to those who do not offer Zakaat out of greed as well as those who fall short in doing so. ALLAH said:
“And those who hoard up gold and silver [alkanz: the money, the Zakaat of which has not been paid], and spend it not in the Way of ALLAH, announce unto them a painful torment. On the Day when that (al‐kanz: money, gold and silver, etc., the Zakaat of which has not been paid) will be heated in the Fire of Hell and with it will be branded their foreheads, their flanks, and their backs, (and it will be said unto them): ‘This is the treasure which you hoarded for yourselves. Now taste of what you used to hoard’.” [Surah at‐Tawbah (9):34‐35].
Any type of wealth from which Zakaah has not been offered is regarded as hoarded up treasure (al‐kanz) for which one will be punished on the Day of Judgemen. For those who qualify to receive zakaat, a follow up reminder on that coming later in shaa ALLAH. Please remember today is Friday and as usual, don't forget its sunnahs.
May ALLAH forgive our mistakes and aid us to be able to follow all HIS rules which are actually for own benefits. Aameen.
The fact that Zakaat is an obligation upon all Muslims with savings or weath is one of the most apparent indications of the beauty of Islam and the concern it has for its adherents. The benefits of Zakaat are in‐ deed numerous, and [it has been made obligatory] due to the dire need of the poor amongst the Muslims. It's one of the main pillars of Islaam.
From its benefits are the following:
1. It strengthens the bonds of love between the rich and the poor, for it is from human nature that a person shows affinity to those who treat them well and kindness.
2. It purifies and cleanses the soul and distances it from greed and avarice, as indicated in the Noble Qur`aan when ALLAH says:
“Take Sadaqah (alms) from their wealth in order to purify them and sanctify them with it.” [Surah at‐Tawbah, 9:103].
3. It causes Muslims to grow accustomed to performing acts of generosity, hospitality and empathy towards those who are in need.
4. It brings increase and blessings to one’s wealth, and ALLAH replaces it (the wealth given as charity with something better), as ALLAH said:
“And whatsoever you spend of anything (in ALLAH'S Cause), HE will replace it. And HE is the Best of providers.” [Surah as‐Saba ́ (34:39].
In a Saheeh (authentic) hadeeth, the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “O child of Adam! Spend in charity and ALLAH will spend on you. There are numerous other benefits that may be found in the legislation of Zakaat.
A severe warning has been issued to those who do not offer Zakaat out of greed as well as those who fall short in doing so. ALLAH said:
“And those who hoard up gold and silver [alkanz: the money, the Zakaat of which has not been paid], and spend it not in the Way of ALLAH, announce unto them a painful torment. On the Day when that (al‐kanz: money, gold and silver, etc., the Zakaat of which has not been paid) will be heated in the Fire of Hell and with it will be branded their foreheads, their flanks, and their backs, (and it will be said unto them): ‘This is the treasure which you hoarded for yourselves. Now taste of what you used to hoard’.” [Surah at‐Tawbah (9):34‐35].
Any type of wealth from which Zakaah has not been offered is regarded as hoarded up treasure (al‐kanz) for which one will be punished on the Day of Judgemen. For those who qualify to receive zakaat, a follow up reminder on that coming later in shaa ALLAH. Please remember today is Friday and as usual, don't forget its sunnahs.
May ALLAH forgive our mistakes and aid us to be able to follow all HIS rules which are actually for own benefits. Aameen.
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