These readings helped me understand the conditions before and after the implications of Zakah in the Islamic religion. Although it is a great idea that all people of every religion practice this charity to help the poor. Unfortunately, Zakah or Zakat is rarely practiced and some Muslims give Zakah privately, the reason for this is confusion over how much should be given now. Since it was practiced centuries ago by older systems that measured the wealth derived from individual ownership. As stated by Sirat (1969, p. 319), “there is confusion between the concepts of Zakah, other alms and taxes to the government. Many people believe that when they give money for taxes or for alms it is equal to Zakah.” The idea of Zakah is not viable for the reasons stated. It is a sad thought to think that this is no longer practiced in a religion that had the great honor of acting in the grace of Allah to help the world.
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