Quranic Guidance on Zakat Distribution
Which surah of the holy Quran gives a list of categories of the person eligible to receive zakat?
Overview
The Surah Tauba (Chapter 9) of the Holy Quran gives a list of categories of persons eligible to receive Zakat. Specifically, verse 9:60 outlines the recipients of Zakat, including the poor, the needy, and others who are in a state of hardship or require assistance. Zakat is a religious duty for all Muslims who meet the necessary criteria of wealth, emphasizing the role of Zakat in fostering a sense of community and social responsibility among Muslims. The literal meaning of Zakat is purification, and when Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H., it marked an important milestone in the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
Explanation
سورۃ التوبہ، (9:60) میں کہا گیا ہے کہ ’’بے شک صدقہ دینے سے مراد غریبوں اور مسکینوں کو دینا ہے"۔
zakat is a religious duty for all Muslims who meet the necessary criteria of wealth.
Zakat literally means Purification.
When Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H.
The word Zakat occurs 32 times in the Holy Quran.
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