Historical Implementation of Zakat

By what date had the Zakat system been fully enforced during the lifetime of the Prophet (P.B.U.H)?

رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کے دور حیات میں زکوٰۃ کا نظام کس تاریخ تک مکمل طور پر نافذ ہوا؟
Answer: Muharram of 9 A.H.

Overview

The Zakat system was fully enforced by the date of Muharram of 9 A.H. during the lifetime of the Prophet (P.B.U.H).
Zakat was fully enforced in Muharram 9 A.H. as a mandatory act of worship and social welfare during the Prophet's (P.B.U.H) time.
Zakat: 3rd pillar of Islam
Compulsory: Made in 2 A.H.; fully implemented in 8 A.H.
The Quran mentions Zakat 32 times, emphasizing its significance in the Islamic faith.
This enforcement marked a crucial milestone in the establishment of Zakat as a cornerstone of Islamic practice.
It underscores the commitment to social welfare and the redistribution of wealth, core principles of Islamic teachings.
The implementation of Zakat in this period demonstrated the Prophet's (P.B.U.H) vision for a more equitable society.

Explanation

Zakat was fully enforced in Muharram 9 A.H. as a mandatory act of worship and social welfare during the Prophet's (P.B.U.H) time.

  • Zakat: 3rd pillar of Islam
  • Compulsory: Made in 2 A.H.; fully implemented in 8 A.H.
  • Quran: Mentioned 32 times
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