Also, we have the compulsory zakat-l-fitr (charity of fast-breaking) that has specific rate or measure, which must be distributed to the poor before the Eid-l-Fitr prayers. Zakat is an exceptionally remarkable institution and major pillar of Islam just like the five daily prayers (salat), the Ramadan fast and holy pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina (hajj). Know they not that God doth accept repentance from His votaries and receives their gifts of charity and He the Oft- Returning Most-Merciful” (Quran 9:103-104). It is not sadaqat (voluntary alms) that is just a form of charity or alms giving or tax or tithe. Our reporter joined the train to and fro Lagos from Ibadan and tells his experience in this report…Charity in Islam Charity in Islam

Source: Nigerian Tribune May 05, 2022 23:13 UTC