ZAKAT - Raising a Fallen Pillar

Paperback - 96 pages by Abdalhaqq Bewley with Amal Abdalhakim-Douglas

Description from the publisher: From the back Cover:

“As for Zakat: it is taken from him by force, if he refuses to give it. If he tries to stop it, he will be overpowered and forced to do it. If he has forces, he will be fought against until either he gives it of it is taken from him. The Muslims are required to make war against him with the leader.” Such is the severity with which the renowned scholar and author of Ash-Shifa, Qadi Iyad, speaks about Zakat. With this in mind it is all more remarkable that so many Muslims take this matter so lightly as to simply relegate Zakat to the realms of voluntary sadaqa, commendable though this might be in its own right.

This book quite rightly and succinctly explains the necessity for the proper collection and distribution of Zakat and the way forward to true Muslim economic empowerment and thus a new Islamic Money System."

Review: Zakat – Raising a Fallen Pillar is essential reading for any Muslim seeking true independence from the processes of colonisation and neo-colonisation which have infiltrated his or her way of life and perception of existence. As a wise man once indicated, “Do not allow yourself to be defined by an old society in collapse – define the new society.”

The book consists of two distinct sections. The first section, written by Abdalhaqq Bewley is mainly analytical and descriptive. The second section, written by Amal Abdalhakim-Douglas in collaboration with others seeks to provide practical solutions. It is clear that the authors are keenly aware that simply identifying and condemning what is haram without identifying a viable alternative which is halal is of limited value.

In seeking to identify practical solutions, many of which remain to be tested in action, it is also clear that the book leaves room for further reflection and action. It is written in the spirit of a Muslim who sets out overland on the pilgrimage to Makka, not knowing the exact route to be taken or how the journey will unfold – but having no doubt about the intended destination and not lacking the determination to arrive and do what is required.

Thus the second section of the book is open-ended – it indicates a beginning and a clear intention as regards steps that must be taken, but does not claim to be a definitive blueprint or a fully thought-out five-year plan. Its proposals can be used as a stimulus and a springboard to discover and implement what up to now has perhaps been sensed but not as yet articulated, let alone activated. The problem with ignorance is that you are not aware of what it is until you actually discover what it is that you did not know. It is only then that you can do something about it.

To anyone who wishes to hear what the chink of gold and silver coins really sounds like, your time has come, but keep them in your hand or in your e-dinar account, not in your heart – and if zakat is payable on them, then pay it. Perhaps this book will help you do this. ---Ahmad Thomson

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The Necessity of Zakat & the Prophibition of Funeral Feasts
Booklet - 33 pages by Aala Hadrat Shah Imam Ahmad Raza Khan al-Barelwi

Translated into English by Dr. Abdul Naim Azizi

This book is yet another work of the great Muhaddith of Bareilly; Imam Ahmad Raza Khan May Allah be pleased with him translated into English for the benefit of all those who wish to know about the true Islam.

Description : In this book Imam Ahmad Raza Khan May Allah be pleased with him gives the Islamic Ruling on Zakat; (which is the compulsory charitable donation which every Muslim with enough wealth must make), and on the prohibition of expensive and wasteful feasting during the time when funerals are taking place.

Imam Ahmad Raza above all brings out the purely religious aspect of Zakat, and shows its spiritual benefit as the performance of an Absolute Command of the King of Kings. Imam Ahmad Raza also shows how it will build up the community. He explains how the burden of Zakat may be made lighter, for Islam is an easy religion! The wasting of money on funerals squandered money that could be better spent establishing and increasing the Muslim Community’s economy.

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Charity : An Extreme Example of Self-Sacrifice

Paperback Booklet - 32 pages by Mahomed Farhaad Ibrahim Ashrafi

Extract from the Foreward:

This booklet deals with the issue of charity, preferring others over oneself and extreme examples of self-sacrifice.

Let us understand that poverty knows no religion or boundary. It comes to everyone irrespective of colour, creed or religion.

As Muslims, we should fully understand that Islam is the religion which has taught mankind what true genorosity and charity is.

by Mawlana Mahomed Farhaad Ibrahim Ashrafi, Darul Uloom Ashrafiyah Aleemia Razvia, South Africa.

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Authentic Way of Fasting & Zakat

Paperback - 152 pages by Dr Mawlana Ghulam Zarquani

This book written by Mawlana Ghulam Zarquani presents a simple, effective and straightforward information on one of the topics of Islamic education. It provides all the relevant information in such a clearly understandable manner that it should be of great value for young muslims --- Allama Shahid Raza Na'imi al-Ashrafi (World Islamic Mission).

Contents:

Main Chapters

---Introduction to Fasting,
---Fasting in Ramadhan,
---Unique Actions in Ramadhan,
---Optional Fast,
---Undesirable Fast,
---Introduction to Zakat,
---Who pays Zakat,
---Types of wealth for Zakat,
---Who may receive Zakat,
---Zakat ul-Fitr,
---Bibliography,
---Index.

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Charity in Islam : A Comprehensive Guide to Zakat

Paperback - 172 pages by Omar Faruk Senturk

A Comprehensive Guide to Zakat

Exploring one of the five essential pillars of Islam, this guide to zakat explains how this Muslim practice plays a key role in preserving a peaceful economic balance within a Muslim society and how it encourages individuals with an urge to share with the less fortunate.

Charity is a most essential pillar not only for individuals and particular communities, but for the whole of humankind to live a happy life. Muslims are instructed to offer zakat from that which God has benevolently bestowed on them in order to attain innumerable spiritual, ethical, and social goals. The areas included in the consideration of zakat, in Islam, are far greater than those generally applied to charity as zakat is simply not an arbitrary charity nor a supererogatory donation handed out according to each benefactor’s wish.

This book seeks to explore zakat in Islam, one of the obligatory acts of worship with a prescribed time, minimum amount, prerequisites, benefactors and recipients-all perfectly explained and regulated in the Islamic jurisprudence in order to smooth the progress of its fulfillments by its adherents.

This book is a must for Muslims who seek to observe this obligation fully and can also serve as a resource for non-Muslims as a comprehensive manual for one of its cornerstone features.

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