Sadaqah literally means "righteousness" and refers to the voluntary giving of alms or charity. [2] In Islamic terminology, sadaqah has been defined as an act of "giving something without seeking a substitute in return and with the intention of pleasing Allah." [4] Meanwhile, according to Ar-Rageeb al-Asfahaani “Sadaqa is what the person Zakat in the Qur’anic verse “and whatever you give in charity, desiring Allah’s pleasure it is these (persons) that shall get manifold” covers both obligatory and recommended sadaka (poor–rate). Similarly, the word salat (ritual prayer) includes both prescribed and mustahab (recommended) ritual prayers”23 Zakat without mentioning it but only with intentions. 3 At the time of giving the zakaat to a poor person, one must have the intention in his heart that he is giving this money as zakaat. If he merely gives it without making any intention, the zakaat will not be fulfilled. "O People, listen to me in earnest, worship Allah (SWT), say your five daily prayers (Salah), fast during the month of Ramadan, and give your wealth in Zakat. Perform Hajj if you can afford to." "Remember, one day you will appear before Allah (SWT) and answer your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone. It is not permissible to give Zakat to a person who owns the amount of Nisab. However, it is permissible to give Zakat to scholars and students who are studying the Quran and it’s teachings. Our Prophet (s.a.w.); "Even if a person who is learning knowledge has 40 years' of subsistence, it is permissible to give him Zakat." Zakah Amount You have become slightly confused between the regular Zakat al-Mal and Zakat/Sadaqa al-Fitr. They are both separate things and the rulings for both also differ. In order to distinguish between the two, it would be better to term the first one “Zakat” whilst the second one can be called “Sadaqa al-Fitr”. Zakat is an obligation ordained by Allah Most High upon every Muslim who becomes Zakat is paid on the wealth at 2.5 percent of one’s holdings after a lunar year has passed. This includes personal and business wealth, such as money, assets, and goods; and also includes gold, silver, precious metals, and investment properties, etc. Connect with the Quran this Ramadan! B9sNxzb.

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