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Quran has mentioned the psychological, ethical and social importance of giving Zakat on a regular basis. Giving Zakat surely cleanses the bad habits and misery from the society, and encourages the practice of philanthropy and generosity among us.

Islam is a religion that preaches peace, love and compassion. Islam has commanded the Muslims to give Zakat, so that they can express their deep feelings of kindness and generosity through concrete actions, by helping the poor and needy.

“By no means shall you attain righteousness unless you give (freely) of that which you love; and whatever you give, of a truth Allah knoweth it well.”-The Holy Quran, (Chapter 3, verse 92)

“Don’t return the hand of a needy. The hand is trying to give you Jannah.”Zakat is the practical display of faith and obedience towards Allah the Almighty. When a Muslim gives Zakat, it cements the fact that our wealth and bounties are given to us by Allah and that we are all committed to executing His commands before everything.

“Charity does not decrease wealth, no one forgives except that Allah increases his honor, and no one humbles himself for the sake of Allah except that Allah raises his status.”-Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

“Zakat has only been enforced to ensure the sustenance of the poor and to secure the availability of their wealth.”-Al-Kafi, Volume 3, Page 498.

Zakat is the spiritual alms-giving made compulsory on the wealthy and rich Muslims. This means if anybody denies giving Zakat he won’t be able to call himself a righteous Muslim.

Islam is a religion that preaches fairness in every aspect of life. Thus it forbids the accumulation of wealth, only in the hands of a few people in the society when others are suffering every moment for the want of money.

Islam is not only a religion but also a way of life. Islam encourages maintaining fairness in all aspects of life, and has never burdened its followers to practice obligations that could be unbearable.Every Muslim is required to share their bounties with the poor, but that too at a fixed proportion because it doesn’t want to hurt the giver while benefiting the recipient.

Zakat is a bridge that connects Muslims around the world on emotional grounds. Zakat fills the heart of a Muslim with empathy, and stops him from engaging in the evil pleasures and splendors of the world.