The Fourth Pillar of Islam: Understanding Zakat and Its Importance
Zakat is an obligatory sadaqah (charity) due on wealth; given under certain conditions to specific persons at a specific time. Zakat, almsgiving, is the third pillar. Social responsibility is considered part of one’s service to God; the obligatory act of zakat enshrines this duty. Allah (SWT) says in the Quran وأَقِيمُوا ال ه صلاةَ وَءَاتُوا الهزكَاةَ وَأَطِيعُوا الهرسُولَ لَعَلهكُمْ ت…