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Zakat is a spiritual act of systematic giving to the poor and less fortunate people by the rich. Due to this reason often Zakat is misunderstood by many people as mere charity. However, this perception is entirely wrong.

Jewelry has always been a vital part of Women’s beautification since ages. Some women adorn light jewelry on day to day basis, and keep aside the heavy ones for occasional use. Then, there are other women who may not wear jewelry on a day to day basis but would keep them as the token of love or affection.

“Those who (in charity) spend of their goods by night and by day, in secret and in public, have their reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.”- (Surah Al Baqarah, Verse 274)

“Those who believe, and do deeds of righteousness, and establish regular prayers and regular charity, will have their reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.”- (Surah Al Baqarah, Verse 277)

Being a Muslim we all believe in the five pillars of Islam and Zakat is one of them. Zakat is basically an amount of money that a Muslim has to give from his wealth in the month of Ramadan. A percentage has been pre-set by Islamic rules of law i.e. 2.5% of the wealth a Muslim has to give to the financially weak people.

Islam is a religion that holds high principals for Muslims to follow and has urged them to practice humanity in every aspect of life. Islam has urged the Muslims to be empathetic and make practical attempts, to uplift those who lack the strength to cope with the hardships of life so that they can overcome the miseries and live decently.

Whoever has read the Quran daily or more often, knows that the simple verses of this Holy book holds great knowledge about the worldly affairs, and have provided very logical guidelines for Muslims to resolve their personal or social issues.

Noor is a single mother living with her three children in the UK. She was jobless when her husband  abandoned her and disappeared without turning back. Though she managed to get a job;her income was too low to support her household expenses.

Islam is a religion that has urged the Muslims to give compulsory alms, in order to seek the mercy of Allah and to uplift humanity. Every Individual in Islam has to seek completeness individually on his own, and without giving Zakat one cannot wish to be called a complete and righteous Muslim.

True narratives can teach humans a lot about life, about us and about the state of others. Thus, many beautiful and thought-provoking incidents have been narrated in the Hadith, to teach humans about the spiritual significance of having deep faith in the Almighty, offering daily prayers and giving charities.