Al -Azhar Mosque continued today, Monday, the activities of the Dhuhr Forum (Women’s Ramadaniya) in the Garden of Al -Sharqah under the title (Zakat in Islam) in the presence of a. D. Asma Saeed Ibrahim, Professor of Comparative Jurisprudence at Al -Azhar University, Wahiba Hamid Abdel Hamid, preacher in the Islamic Research Academy, and Dr. The life of Hussein Al -Issawi, a researcher at the Al -Azhar Mosque.
Dr. Asma Saeed Ibrahim, & nbsp; That Zakat is one of the basic pillars of Islam, as it was mentioned in the Noble Qur’an and the noble Sunnah of the Prophet, explaining its position and its importance. It may be used sometimes to indicate zakat, but charity is a desirable year, it can be anything, and for any person, and at any time, without a specific amount, and the soul spends it in order to seek the satisfaction of God. Each type has special conditions related to the quorum and the date of the obligatory, in addition to a certain amount that must be taken out, and it is not permissible to reduce it or manipulate its details. The commitment to it also enhances social solidarity between members of society, and increases love and affection between them, which leads to the creation of an environment full of mercy and cooperation. ” Noting that zakat occupies a great position in Islam, as it is always mentioned associated with prayer in the verses of the Holy Qur’an, which reflects its great importance in the life of a Muslim.
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and added & nbsp; Zakat is a devotional financial function aimed at achieving happiness in this world and the hereafter, achieving spiritual balance, as well as enhancing social solidarity and economic and political stability. That the payment of zakat must be of good money, & nbsp; Warning to give charity.
& nbsp; That Zakat is a strong evidence of the sincerity of the faith of its owner and his love for God Almighty, noting the words of the Prophet ﷺ: & quot; … and Zakat is proof of proof. Also, zakat contributes to refining the morals of Al -Muzaki, and transfers it from the category of miserliness to the category of generosity, in addition to its role in removing hatred and envy from the hearts of the poor.
& nbsp; Al -Issawi to the greatness of Zakat in Islam and that it is an essential pillar of religion. Rather, it is the third pillar of Islam after the two testimonies and prayer. Al -Issawi said that no Muslim can ignore the importance of zakat, as it is an obligation from God Almighty aimed at achieving social solidarity and purifying money from impurities. He added that zakat is mentioned in the Holy Qur’an repeatedly with prayer, which indicates its importance in Islam. & Nbsp added that zakat achieves great interests for the Muslim community, as it is spent in eight banks, including the poor and needy, workers, and the author of their hearts, the necks, and the Garmin, and for the sake of God, and Ibn Al -Sabeel.
& nbsp; A way to increase the blessing and livelihood. I also warned of the consequences of miserliness in zakat, as God Almighty vowed who do not pay zakat with painful torment on the Day of Resurrection.
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& nbsp; It comes within the framework of the scientific and advocacy plan for the Al -Azhar Mosque during the month of Ramadan, under the patronage of the Honorable Imam, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al -Tayeb, Sheikh of Al -Azhar Al -Sharif.
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