Contents

Foreword

Introduction

What is Zakat?

The Assessment of Zakat

The Spending of Zakat

1. The Poor

2. The Needy

3. The Staff Responsible

4. For Those Whose Hearts Are to Be Reconciled

5. Freeing the Slaves

6. ‘Wal-Gharimeen’

7. In the Way of Allah

8. ‘Ibnis-Sabeel’

Zakat Is the Means of National Progress

The Importance of Zakat in Islam

The Practice and Understanding of Zakat by the Companions

Warning for Those Who Do Not Pay Zakat

The Blessings of Paying the Zakat

Why Has So Great an Importance Been Given to Zakat?

Zakat Is the Source of Purifying the Soul

Zakat Means of Purifying Wealth

The Means of Sustaining and Helping the Poor

Zakat Ensures Economic Prosperity

The Evils of Capitalism and Communism

Value and Worth of Zakat in the Eyes of Non-Muslims

What is Nisab?