By Adam Majewski
"(those) who spend in prosperity and hardship, and the suppressors of rage, and 'al-aafeen aan al-naas' (the ones whopardon the people). God loves the good-doers." 3:134
According to our faith as far back as Abraham Zakat(charity) has been the corner stone of of the Abrahamic faiths. Even during times of hardship and war it is considered a major cornerstone of our faith's. How ever many Muslims seem to forget that even though all of us are seeing hard times we are still commanded to pay Zakat. Zakat is obligatory as is the rest of the 5 pillers of our faith, and many of our brothers and sisters seem to be able to talk them selves out of having to pay Zakat just as they do with going to hajj, Salat fasting during Ramadan and the rest of the five pillers. How ever on the day of Judgment they will still be accounted for in their choices through life.
"They ask you what to spend, say: ‘al-affwoo’. God thus clarifies the revelations for you that you may reflect." 2:219
Allah clarified that Zakat is obligatory to all, he also sent down through Muhammad Peace and blessings be upon him(PBUH) the one condition it is not an obligation: It is only not obligatory when it would cause true hardship of those paying Zakat. How ever many Muslims today muslims don't reliaze that when a Muslim is asked to make a contribution from anyone for any reason they are obligated by Allah Sabhana Wa'Tala to pay a small Zakat they are actually required to pay if it does not cause them hardship.
For further Rules over Zakat a good place to check is http://www.zakatguide.org/english/Genaral_Rules_Calculating_Zakah.html and for non-Muslims looking to see how our system of charity, what is Halal, you should sheck it out not just those of us who are commanded by Allah(Subhana Wa'Tala) to pay Zakat.
To rap up on the act of Charity I would like to offer a few good groups as fallows:
1. Minnesota Deaf Muslim Community-MDMC
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Minnesota-Deaf-Muslim-Community-MDMC/386531481450598
2. Masjid Da'wah.
http://www.mndawah.net/
3. Masjid An Nur.
http://www.masjidannur.org/
4. Masjid Abuu Bakar
http://www.abuubakar.org/new/
5. Cair-MN.
http://www.cairmn.com/
6. Islamic Relief.
http://www.islamic-relief.com/
7. Halal Media
http://www.halalmedia.net/
8. Muslim News Minnesota.
http://www.muslimnewsmn.blogspot.com/
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/muslim-news-mn/x/5367257
"(those) who spend in prosperity and hardship, and the suppressors of rage, and 'al-aafeen aan al-naas' (the ones whopardon the people). God loves the good-doers." 3:134
According to our faith as far back as Abraham Zakat(charity) has been the corner stone of of the Abrahamic faiths. Even during times of hardship and war it is considered a major cornerstone of our faith's. How ever many Muslims seem to forget that even though all of us are seeing hard times we are still commanded to pay Zakat. Zakat is obligatory as is the rest of the 5 pillers of our faith, and many of our brothers and sisters seem to be able to talk them selves out of having to pay Zakat just as they do with going to hajj, Salat fasting during Ramadan and the rest of the five pillers. How ever on the day of Judgment they will still be accounted for in their choices through life.
"They ask you what to spend, say: ‘al-affwoo’. God thus clarifies the revelations for you that you may reflect." 2:219
Allah clarified that Zakat is obligatory to all, he also sent down through Muhammad Peace and blessings be upon him(PBUH) the one condition it is not an obligation: It is only not obligatory when it would cause true hardship of those paying Zakat. How ever many Muslims today muslims don't reliaze that when a Muslim is asked to make a contribution from anyone for any reason they are obligated by Allah Sabhana Wa'Tala to pay a small Zakat they are actually required to pay if it does not cause them hardship.
For further Rules over Zakat a good place to check is http://www.zakatguide.org/english/Genaral_Rules_Calculating_Zakah.html and for non-Muslims looking to see how our system of charity, what is Halal, you should sheck it out not just those of us who are commanded by Allah(Subhana Wa'Tala) to pay Zakat.
To rap up on the act of Charity I would like to offer a few good groups as fallows:
1. Minnesota Deaf Muslim Community-MDMC
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Minnesota-Deaf-Muslim-Community-MDMC/386531481450598
2. Masjid Da'wah.
http://www.mndawah.net/
3. Masjid An Nur.
http://www.masjidannur.org/
4. Masjid Abuu Bakar
http://www.abuubakar.org/new/
5. Cair-MN.
http://www.cairmn.com/
6. Islamic Relief.
http://www.islamic-relief.com/
7. Halal Media
http://www.halalmedia.net/
8. Muslim News Minnesota.
http://www.muslimnewsmn.blogspot.com/
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/muslim-news-mn/x/5367257
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