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Essentials of Zakaat Course | Mufti Zahid Hussain
4 parts· 5h 41m·lecture
Mufti Zahid Hussain outlines the fundamental principles of Zakaat as a mandatory act of worship intended to purify both wealth and the inner self. The course progresses from the essential conditions of the benefactor and zakatable assets to the specific rules governing the distribution of Zakaat and the eligibility of beneficiaries.
In this series
- 1Essentials of Zakaat Course | Lesson 1 | Mufti Zahid Hussainlecture· 72 minThis teaching outlines the fundamental principles and obligations of Zakaat in Islam, emphasizing its role in purifying wealth and the inner self. It establishes that Zakaat is a mandatory act of worship, distinct from voluntary charity, and that its proper distribution is essential for the validity of a Muslim's…
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Essentials of Zakaat Course | Lesson 2 | Mufti Zahid Hussainlecture· 90 minThe benefactor liable for zakat must be a Muslim, baligh (adult), aqil (sane), free, and possess complete ownership of their assets (57:15). For assets to be zakatable, they must meet three conditions: nisaab (a minimum threshold), hawl (the passing of a lunar year), and numuw (growth/potential for growth) (57:15).… - 3
Essentials of Zakaat Course | Lesson 3 | Mufti Zahid Hussainlecture· 89 minThis lecture details the conditions for the obligation of zakat and the specific factors that act as "blockers"—liabilities that may be deducted from one's zakatable assets. It affirms that for an individual to be a benefactor of zakat, they must be Muslim, baligh (pubescent), sane (aqil), free, and possess complete… - 4
Essentials of Zakaat Course | Lesson 4 | Mufti Zahid Hussainlecture· 90 minThis lecture details the rules governing the distribution of Zakat and identifies the specific categories of individuals eligible to receive it. It establishes that the primary condition for a beneficiary is that they must be a Faqir, defined as someone whose net worth of assets—excluding initial needs—does not reach…