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Zakah & Charity
Surah: At-Tawbah (60)
The Obligation of Zakat — The Third Pillar
إِنَّمَا ٱلصَّدَقَٰتُ لِلۡفُقَرَآءِ وَٱلۡمَسَٰكِينِ وَٱلۡعَٰمِلِينَ عَلَيۡهَا
— التوبة الآية 60
Verse: "Establish prayer, give zakat, and bow with those who bow." (2:43)
Eight zakat recipients (9:60): The poor, the needy, those administering it, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, freeing of slaves, the debt-burdened, in Allah's path, and the stranded traveler.
Key nisab thresholds: Gold: 85g (2.5%); Silver: 595g (2.5%); Agricultural crops: 5% (irrigated) or 10% (rain-fed).
Eight zakat recipients (9:60): The poor, the needy, those administering it, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, freeing of slaves, the debt-burdened, in Allah's path, and the stranded traveler.
Key nisab thresholds: Gold: 85g (2.5%); Silver: 595g (2.5%); Agricultural crops: 5% (irrigated) or 10% (rain-fed).
Source: Al-Qurtubi (8/168); Ibn Qudama (2/467); Al-Jassas (3/135)
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