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What is the wisdom behind legislating Zakat in Islam?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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is one of the pillars of Islam. It demonstrates the sincerity of the giver's faith, purifies their character, expands their heart, and elevates them to the status of a complete believer. It is also a means of entering Paradise, makes the Muslim community one family, appeases the indignation of the poor, and prevents financial crimes. Furthermore, it is a cause for salvation from the heat of the Day of Judgment, compels a person to know the limits set by Allah, purifies and increases wealth, is a reason for the descent of blessings, extinguishes the Lord's wrath, repels an evil death, helps in dealing with afflictions, and expiates sins.

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