zakat is the third pillar of islam

Zakat is the third pillar of Islam. The Quran mentions zakat eighty-two times, along with prayers=salat to emphasize the importance of it. The Zakat means growth, blessings and increase in good purification. It is called zakat because wealth grows through the blessings of giving it and prayer of those who receive it. Zakat also purifies its giver?s sins and extols him by testifying to the genuineness of his faith. Every Muslim who possesses a zakat payable amount (Nisab) for one lunar year has to pay Zakat (2.5% of Nisab). Through this program The Zakat Foundation of America, is privileged to plays the role of being a bridge between givers and receivers.

Please review our page on Zakat Ul-Fitr and remember it is compulsory for all Muslims to pay this zakat before the end of Ramadan.

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