He noted that despite the challenging economic situation zakat payment is obligatory on every eligible Muslims.isx“Every obedient servant of Allah is expected to pay Zakat, if neglected it is sinful. Nobody wants to sin against Allah, even if such a person is greedy, he or she cannot take money to heaven. Paying of zakat is part of good deeds, one of the five fundamental pillars of Islam,” he said. x“ If every Muslims could pay 2.5 percent from their yearly savings, poverty would be eradicated from the society. “ Muslim organisations should make sure that all their members do their religious obligation conscientiously, pay their Zakat and help the needy in their mist.

Source: The Guardian September 24, 2021 03:45 UTC