The Importance of Zakat for Society

The Importance of Zakat for Society

The Importance of Giving Zakat

The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Whoever goes to bed full while their neighbor is hungry beside them, knowing of their condition, has not truly believed in me.”
Zakat is the third pillar of Islam and is considered a form of charity. It fosters solidarity and compassion within society. Allah Almighty has ordained zakat for the benefit of all Muslims, as it promotes love and mercy in their hearts.
The benefits of zakat extend to all individuals in society.

Benefits of Giving Zakat for the Giver

Zakat offers numerous benefits to the person who gives it, including:

• Purifying wealth and increasing its blessings, as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Wealth does not decrease due to charity.”

• Spending in the way of Allah strengthens faith and increases reward.

• The term “sadaqah” (charity) reflects sincerity, as giving zakat demonstrates the giver’s truthfulness through their willingness to part with their wealth.

• Purifying the soul from greed and selfishness by sharing wealth with those in need.

• Cleansing the soul from stinginess while providing comfort to the poor and deprived.

• Multiplying wealth and adding blessings to it, as Allah says: “The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.” (Al-Baqarah 2:261).

Benefits of Giving Zakat for Society

Allah has mandated zakat for Muslims because it brings benefits to society, including:

Improving the Social and Living Conditions of the Needy
One of the most significant benefits of zakat is promoting economic equality among individuals in society. It reduces poverty and fosters economic fairness.
Zakat improves the financial situation of the poor and needy, helping them meet their essential living needs.

Alleviating the Financial Burdens of Migrants
A migrant is someone forced to leave their homeland for a safer place for themselves and their family. Zakat helps migrants by easing the financial burdens of migration, as they often cannot earn money immediately upon arriving and need assistance to start a new life.

Increasing Safety in Society
Zakat reduces theft and begging, as those who receive it no longer need to resort to such means. This enhances the overall safety of society.

Strengthening Social Bonds
Zakat fosters trust among community members and promotes social cohesion through the cooperation it encourages among all individuals equally.
It also strengthens social relationships, fostering friendships and affection within the community.

Increasing Investment and Productivity Opportunities
In addition to its social impact, zakat has economic benefits.
It facilitates a fair redistribution of income among individuals in society and encourages investment, as those with wealth are motivated to invest in various ways to multiply their resources. Moreover, zakat creates opportunities for the unemployed, boosting societal productivity.

Donate Your Zakat and Be a Positive Impact in the Lives of the Displaced and Migrants
Make a positive impact by donating to the displaced, migrants, and those in need through Bonyan, an organization dedicated to supporting refugees, forcibly displaced persons, the needy, and the vulnerable in countries such as Syria, Palestine, and Yemen.

Source: Bonyan Website
https://bonyan.ngo/