Transcript Lecture Number 4

Lecture Number 4
Pillars Of Islam
FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM
Shahadat
Salat
Saum
Zakat
Hajj
(Oneness of allah)
Zakat
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Zakat means Purity & cleanliness
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Muhammad (pbuh) depicts namaz as pillar, describes zakat
as bridge
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A portion of your wealth set apart for the needy & poor is
called Zakat. A wealth Tax.
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The reason is: that it purifies ones wealth and his Nafs(self)
too.
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Otherwise it is said to have impure wealth & nafs
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The Holy Prophet declared Zakat to be a source of success
and felicity in both the worlds, Otherwise warning for those
who do not obey.
Zakat has its economic and social benefits.
Zakat is Obligatory
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To establish a self supporting system
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Eradicate poverty
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Economic stability/ preventing wealth accumulation in
few hands.
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(O Messenger,) take zakat out of their wealth so that
you may cleanse them thereby and cause them to
grow in purity and sincerity, and pray for them….”
(9:103)
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Zakat is a test by God
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It has been associated with namaz at 82 Quranic
Verses.
Who Must Pay?
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It is the amount of wealth remaining after meeting all
expenses for such vital necessities as food, clothes,
housing etc)
For many items subject to Zakat (money, gold, silver,
and cattle)
In short, there are two types of Zakat:
-one grows by itself e.g. crops and fruits.
-the other used for growing and production e.g.
money, merchandise, cattle etc.
Distribution of Zakat according to
Quran
There are 8 categories
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Fuqara : People who are poor and do not possess wealth
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equal to nisab.
Massakin : Extremely poor, who are forced to beg for food.
Al - Alaihmin: People appointed by the state/ govt.for the
collection of Zakat. Not necessarily needy ones.
Muallafat – ul- qulub : Converts to the religion Islam.
Fir – Riqab : Slaves who have an agreement with their
masters to purchase their freedom on payment of fixed
amount.
Al – Gharimin: Poor people in debt and unable to pay
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Fi – Sabililah : For the cause of Allah
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Ibn – us – Sabil : Travelers who may be well to do at home
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but during journey do not possess basic necessities.
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“The alms are only for the poor and the needy,
and those who collect them, and those whose
hearts are to be reconciled, and to free the
captives and the debtors, and for the cause of
Allah, and for the wayfarers; a duty imposed by
Allah. Allah is knower, Wise.” (9:60)
“…..and there are those who bury gold and silver
and spend it not in the way of Allah. Announce
unto them a most grievous penalty. On the day
when the heat will be produced out of that
(wealth) in the fire of Hell, and with it will be
branded their foreheads, their flanks, and their
backs, and their flanks (side).” (9:34)
To whom it should be given/
not given
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Not allowed to Immediate family: Zakat should
not be given to the people whose sustenance is
a compulsion for you.
Only Muslims are entitled for Zakat “However” a
non Muslim can be a given a share from general
charity.(No discrimination)
Send Zakat to the needy of that very locality.
Cont..
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Holy Prophet is reported to have said : if a person
has enough material for the meals of morning &
evening would extend his hand to ask for charity,
he would collect fire for himself
At another place it is said : A person who has got
something to eat or is strong enough to earn his
livelihood must not accept zakat.
Hajj - Pilgrimage
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The literal meaning of Hajj is the will & desire to
visit.
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But in Islamic terminology it means to visit Holy
Ka`abah.
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Initially structured by Hazrat Adam, then after 4500
years by Hazrat Ibrahim & Hazrat Ishamil was built
by them.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Ka`abah is not an obligation
but it is a compulsion for those who can afford it:
“Pilgrimage thereto is a duty men owe to Allah – those who
can afford the journey” (3:97)
Universal assembly of Hajj
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'Hajj' ----a collective 'Ibadat
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Growth of piety and virtuousness
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Season of awakening of Islamic world
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Inspiring spectacle of unity of Millat
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One aim, assemblage at one centre
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Greatest movement for establishment of peace
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Centre of real equality
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World witness the discipline
Assignment
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What is Hajj?
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What does Hajj symbolize? Give its advantages.
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Point out the political affiliations related to Hajj
from International perspective. (in point form)