<div style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Mslims must work to ensure those who don’t have the means to thrive are given what they need to survive. In Islam, generosity is a central theme that Allah gives to those he loves, and he guides us to refrain from attachment to material wealth.&nbsp;</span><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>“He who sleeps on a full stomach while his neighbor goes hungry is not one of us.”&nbsp;</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Zakat purifies the Muslim’s wealth, as Allah says in the Qur’an; “It keeps one away from sin and saves the giver from the moral ill arising from the greed and love of wealth.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Benefits of Giving Zakat</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Like the old saying, “It is always better to give than to receive.” both Zakat and Sadaqah are a vital part of being a Muslim. This sacrifice guarantees protection from tragedy and misfortune.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Through Zakat, Muslim Ummah cares for the poor, including widows, orphans, the disabled, the needy, and the destitute.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Prophet Muhammad said, “Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.” __ Al-Tirmidhi.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>1- Social Benefits of Zakat</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As a Muslim Ummah caring for one another is an essential part of our Islamic Identity. Islam focuses on community sustainability, and Zakat is the engine that facilitates that.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Zakat is a powerful tool to help re-circulate wealth to those most vulnerable, many of whom are experiencing poverty at no fault of their own, but due to their unfortunate circumstances, such as access, war, resources, and limitations.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some of the social benefits of Zakat are;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Restores and establishes human dignity.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It helps bridge the gap between the rich and poor.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It eliminates social conflicts and establishes social security.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Reduces poverty.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It gives hope to those who may feel hopeless.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It prevents the poor from resorting to unlawful or illegal means to earn a living.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Promotes selflessness and giving.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Financial help by way of food, shelter, and clothes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Raises awareness of real issues around you and the world.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; ">bnbd24/kh</div>