Book Name:Barkaat e Zakat
his deep-rooted love for wealth, but neither did this nor his treasure benefit him. Rather, he was embroiled in punishment and torment, along with his treasure. Through this incident, which has been mentioned in Surah Al-Qasas, not only do we know about the dreadful end of having love for the wealth of the world, but it also clarifies the importance of Zakat.
Remember! Paying Zakat has also been made obligatory for the Ummah of the beloved Messenger صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم. In verse 43 of Surah Al-Baqarah part 1, Allah Almighty has stated:
وَ اَقِیْمُوا الصَّلٰوةَ وَ اٰتُوا الزَّكٰوةَ
And keep Salah (i.e. obligatory prayer) established, and pay Zakah (i.e. obligatory charity) [1]
Regarding this blessed verse, Allamah Mufti Sayyid Muhammad Na’eemuddin Muradabadi رَحْمَةُ اللهِ عَلَيْه has stated in Khazaain-ul-‘Irfan: The obligation of Salah and Zakat has been mentioned in this verse.
Dear Islamic brothers! Zakat is one of the pillars of Islam. The Messenger of Allah صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم has stated: Islam is based on five things:
1. To testify that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Almighty, and Muhammad (صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم) is His Messenger,
2. to offer Salah,
3. to pay Zakat,
4. to perform Hajj,