Fungsi & Peranan Zakat
Improving Muslims’ Quality of Life Through Zakat
Why Do We Perform Zakat?
By performing zakat, we contribute to reducing the social gap and assist those in need. In addition, giving zakat also improves the economic ability of the community.
By distributing part of their wealth to pay zakat, Muslims help in the economic development of the community and promote a fairer distribution of wealth, in addition purifying the heart and self from the nature of greed.
In Islam, zakat is also obligatory as one of the pillars of Islam. Following the word of God in the Al-Quran that mentions the obligation to pay zakat. By performing zakat, Muslims carry out one of the obligatory practices in their religion and become evidence of their obedience to Allah.
By paying zakat, Muslims perform one of the obligatory practices in their religion and become proof of our obedience to Allah.
How Zakat Works?
In Islam, Zakat works as follow:
Purifying Wealth
Zakat has the function of purifying the wealth of Muslims from greed and selfishness. By paying zakat, Muslims can cleanse their wealth and obtain blessings from Allah.
Improving Humanity
Zakat also has the function of increasing the sense of humanity in society. Through the payment of zakat, Muslims help the poor and the needy, to lighten their burden and strengthen togetherness.
Eliminating Poverty
One of the purposes of zakat is to eliminate poverty in society. By collecting and distributing zakat fairly, Muslims can help those less able to meet their basic needs.
Maintaining Economic Balance
Zakat also works to maintain economic balance. By taking part of the wealth owned by individuals, zakat can reduce the gap between the rich and the poor, as well as prevent over-accumulation of wealth.
Balance: Zakat also works to maintain economic balance. By taking part of the wealth owned by individuals, zakat can reduce the gap between the rich and the poor, as well as prevent over-accumulation of wealth.