Zakat can be tricky to navigate, especially if you’re new to it.
But it’s essential that we have an understanding of it. It’s a beautiful pillar of Islam, and it has the power to transform our world for the better, with immense benefits - not just for the individual, but also for the society at large.
Sadaqah is sometimes used to refer to Zakat in the Qur’an, but the two terms generally have different meanings.
So what is the difference between Zakat and Sadaqah?
Well, quite simply, Zakat is the obligatory form of charity, whereas Sadaqah is voluntary.
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Zakat, it's one of the most important things a Muslim will do in their life.
The term Zakat is an Arabic word that means 'to purify'.
This means that giving Zakat purifies your wealth; it's a source of immense baraka, or blessing.
Zakat is important because it benefits not only the individual, but also the recipient and society at large. The power of Zakat cannot be underestimated.
It's an incredible institution intended to transform society. Imagine this: if just the top ten richest people in the world paid Zakat, that would amount to £7.7 billion!
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