Dear brothers and sisters,

Assalamu Alaikum,

Praise be to Allah.

Zakat has been enjoined by Allah in order to purify wealth, make it grow and bring blessing, and to help the poor and needy.

It is a great obligation and it is not permissible for a Muslim to neglect it or careless about the matter of zakat, or to be lazy about giving it to those who are entitled to it, because of the stern warning concerning that which is mentioned in the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Continue reading →