what to say when giving zakat
Zakat, with its innumerable facets, is a bond between members of society, one wherein collective harmony is dependent on individual harmony. For zakat explicitly creates a virtuous setting that eliminates various social problems by establishing a harmonious atmosphere for both the rich and the poor. In a nutshell, zakat forestalls, reduces, or
It is obligatory for the Zakat donor to have the intention of giving Zakat when he or she gives Zakat, whether Zakat is given directly to the poor or through an agent who will distribute it to legitimate beneficiaries. So the Zakat donor needs to make the intention that this amount is his or her Zakat, because Zakat is an act of worship.
There is a consensus among Muslim scholars that it is not lawful to give Zakah [obligatory charity] to the members of the family of the Prophet , and nor should they receive it. In this context, the beloved Prophet said: “ Charity and Zakah are not lawful for the members of the family of Muhammad, since they are considered as the dirt of theThe Ahl al-Bayt, the members of the Prophet’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) household), is the tribe of ‘Abd al-Muttalib (the descendants of ‘Ali, the descendants of ‘Abbas, the descendants of Ja’far, the descendants of ‘Aqil, the descendants of al-Harith and the sons of ‘Abd al-Muttalib), and their freed slaves. [Al-Mawsu
Zakat al-Fitr is ordained for us to help the poor celebrate Eid. So, while giving Zakat al-Fitr, the primary consideration should be to provide them with the provisions for a full day’s meal. One should give it in the form of the country’s staple foods or the cash to buy the food. The average cost of food for a day in Canada is ten dollars.