is a form of philanthropy found around the
. All Muslims eligible to pay it must donate at least 2.5 percent of their accumulated wealth. As
, it is
of the largest forms of wealth transfer to the poor and needy in existence. Inspired by the Muslim faith,
is now a global phenomenon of relevance and not only in Muslim majority countries, but
throughout the
.
,
is an emerging highlighted subject too across the
. It is a matter of exuberance that
is entirety conducive to promote and acquire
in almost countries. The treatise is going to demonstrate how
is an indispensable aspect of
and put forward several evidences.
Definition of
: The literal, or denotative, definition of the word ‘zakât’ (sometimes spelled ‘zakâh’) is “increase,” as in growth (namâ). The word
connotes “blessings” (
), “purification” (tahârah), or “commendation” (mad^).
The
handbook by
Foundation of America, page 1). In the Sharia,
refers to the annual obligatory incumbent on Muslims to pay 2.5% of specified components of wealth, by those who have above a minimum specified level.
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can be paid to deserving individuals or groups who fall into
or more of eight
categories designated by Allah in the Quran.
The following eight categories inhabitants are able to receive
:
1. The poor (al-
), meaning low-income or indigent.
2. The needy (al-masâkîn), meaning someone who is in difficulty.
3.
administrators.
4. Those whose hearts are to be reconciled, meaning new Muslims and friends of the Muslim community.
5. Those in bondage (slaves and captives.
6. The debt-ridden.
7. In the cause of God.
8. The wayfarer, meaning those who are stranded or
travelingthe act of going from one place to another
with few resources.(Al-Tawbah-9:60)
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
known as the Global Goals,
by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
The 17 SDGs are integrated—
, they recognize that action in
area will affect outcomes in others, and that development must balance social, economic and environmental sustainability. The goals are:
The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to transform our
:
1: No Poverty
2: Zero Hunger
3: Good Health and Well-being
4: Quality Education
5: Gender Equality
6: Clean Water and Sanitation
7: Affordable and Clean Energy
-
8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10: Reduced Inequality
11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
12: Responsible Consumption and Production
13: Climate Action
14: Life Below Water
15: Life on Land
16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
17: Partnerships to achieve the
Now, we will notice the relationship between
and
and we will
show how
is contributing to obtain
considerably.
and No Poverty
Impoverishment is a complex and multidimensional issue, and will continue to be a drawback for us in the imminent future.
, we can
the definition of 'poverty'. According to Britannica, Poverty, the state of
who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions. Penury is said to exist when individuals lack the means to satisfy their basic needs.
If we take loans from any NGO, bank,
we have to provide interest them. The way poor become
.
,
, the Islamic
system has the same purpose: to assist the poor and alleviate poverty in a country. The
amount doesn’t come with any interest attached and the recipients are not required to pay it back either.
is not limited
subsistence living for the
it rather aims at enriching them. It works as a