RECIPIENTS OF ZAKAT
Those who are eligible to receive zakat are mentioned in the Holy Qur'an.
"The alms are only for the poor, the needy, those who collect them, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, to free the captives and the debtors, for the cause of God, and for the travellers; a duty imposed by God. God is All-Knowing, AII-Wise." (9:6ql
It should be remembered that these categories of persons who are to be helped by zakat were laid down fourteen hundred years ago. They are equally applicable to our own time.
I. The poor: Those who does not have anything to support themselves .
2. The needy: Those people who have some income or earnings but it is not enough to provide them with basic needs.
3. Zakat collectors: The salaries of these workers may be paid from this fund.
4. Converts: Those people who have embraced Islam and . Attempts should be made to settle them in a normal life.
5. People who are not free: This category would include payment of ransom for freeing Muslim salves from slavery from their owners.
6. Debtors: People who are unable to pay debts incurred due to pressing lawful needs.
7. Wayfarers and travellers: Those people who are rendered helpless out side their city.
8. In the Cause of Allah
Engr Sulthan
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