Comments on: UPDATED! The Permissibility of Zakat for Islamic Dawah Organizations: A Detailed Analysis http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/ Discourses in the Intellectual Traditions, Political Situation, and Social Ethics of Muslim Life Wed, 23 May 2012 07:02:52 +0000 hourly 1 By: Q8231171 http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-108541 Q8231171 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:48:00 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-108541 I think this is an important issue that needs to be discussed in detail especially by those Involved in public finance. In a society of Muslims Zakat would play a vital role in public finance as it would be one of the main sources of income of the state. I do not see why we tend to narrow the meaning of fi sabillah to just a physical fight. In my humble view any public expenditure that leads to the betterment of the society would fall into this category. Perhaps we need to consider the fact that social fulfillment leads to harmony and help people accept a given system of governance. Hence, if Zakat plays the vital role of fulfilling the needs of the society then it gives Muslims a reason to hold on to their belief while compelling the non-Muslims to think about Islam as a comprehensive solution to life both in this world and the hereafter. I think this is an important issue that needs to be discussed in detail especially by those Involved in public finance. In a society of Muslims Zakat would play a vital role in public finance as it would be one of the main sources of income of the state. I do not see why we tend to narrow the meaning of fi sabillah to just a physical fight. In my humble view any public expenditure that leads to the betterment of the society would fall into this category. Perhaps we need to consider the fact that social fulfillment leads to harmony and help people accept a given system of governance. Hence, if Zakat plays the vital role of fulfilling the needs of the society then it gives Muslims a reason to hold on to their belief while compelling the non-Muslims to think about Islam as a comprehensive solution to life both in this world and the hereafter.

]]> By: Amad http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-91794 Amad Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:29:40 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-91794 there's a pdf already available for this http://muslimmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/is-zakat-permissible-for-islamic-dawah-organisations.pdf there’s a pdf already available for this
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]]> By: Islam Blog http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-91791 Islam Blog Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:31:37 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-91791 Assalamualaikum, It’s a very big article, I do not have any intermet connection and thats why I am browsing this website from a cyber cafe, can I make a PDF of this post for reading this full post on my home? Please Reply. Assalamualaikum,

It’s a very big article, I do not have any intermet connection and thats why I am browsing this website from a cyber cafe, can I make a PDF of this post for reading this full post on my home?

Please Reply.

]]> By: Islam Blog http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-91790 Islam Blog Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:30:05 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-91790 Why there are too many "�" in your comment? Why there are too many “�” in your comment?

]]> By: Islam Blog http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-91789 Islam Blog Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:28:13 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-91789 Assalamualaikum, It's a very big article, I do not have any intermet connection and thats why I am browsing this website from a cyber cafe, can I make a PDF of this post for reading this full post on my home? Jazak Assalamualaikum,

It’s a very big article, I do not have any intermet connection and thats why I am browsing this website from a cyber cafe, can I make a PDF of this post for reading this full post on my home?

Jazak

]]> By: Johnny http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-72803 Johnny Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:39:33 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-72803 I am an American seeking more knowledge into Islam. I read the above analysis and find myself somewhat lost. I have two simple questions and would enjoy reading simplistic answers to these questions. Question # 1: Is it the opinion of the author that Islam is a "beautiful and perfect religion" or a widely held belief of Muslims from around the world? I am not questioning the "beauty" of Islam, but the "perfect" aspect of this comment. Question #2: Can the “fi-sabeelillah” aspect of Zakat donations include organizations or individuals that directly or indirectly fund, support, or participate in violent jihad? I am an American seeking more knowledge into Islam. I read the above analysis and find myself somewhat lost. I have two simple questions and would enjoy reading simplistic answers to these questions.

Question # 1: Is it the opinion of the author that Islam is a “beautiful and perfect religion” or a widely held belief of Muslims from around the world? I am not questioning the “beauty” of Islam, but the “perfect” aspect of this comment.

Question #2: Can the “fi-sabeelillah” aspect of Zakat donations include organizations or individuals that directly or indirectly fund, support, or participate in violent jihad?

]]> By: AbuAbdullah http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-49406 AbuAbdullah Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:21:09 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-49406 Jazak Allahu kheirun, very informative article Jazak Allahu kheirun, very informative article

]]> By: Da'wah Organisations? http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-47142 Da'wah Organisations? Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:55:49 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-47142 I wonder what constitutes a da'wah organisation, are institutes such as al-Maghrib and al-Kauthar included under such an umbrella or would they come under the banner of businesses? I wonder what constitutes a da’wah organisation, are institutes such as al-Maghrib and al-Kauthar included under such an umbrella or would they come under the banner of businesses?

]]> By: MR http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-29799 MR Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:22:42 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/2007/10/24/the-permissibility-of-zakat-for-islamic-dawah-organizations-a-detailed-analysis/#comment-29799 Salams The main issue of our time is there is no Islamic government, hence the state funding by bait-ul-maal doesn’t exists anymore to support Islamic projects and initiatives, and the rich Muslims are not doing enough to support them.. It’s important to mention that Zakat is not the only charity in Shariah, rather its one specific kind of charity. Hence, we can divide Charity in two types: ■ Obligatory or Special Type Charities, e.g. Zakat (زكاة), Zakat-ul-Fitr (زكاة الفطر) ■ Voluntary or General Charities, e.g. Sadaqat (صدقات) There are differences in applications between these two types of charities. The Prophet (pbuh) gave money in charity to variety of reason, and number of them fell into Sadaqat. Zakat has rather very specific purpose. Sadaqa is very general in nature as the Prophet (pbuh) said: كلُّ معروفٍ صدقهٌ – “Every good thing is Sadaqa” [Sahih Bukhari/Muslim]. Then, whatever is not covered under these two types of charities is to be provided by Bait-ul-Maal for general public welfare. Unfortunately, the bail-ul-maal is occupied by people like Zardari, so it seems some people who are trying to do good deeds are expanding scope of Zakat to get their funding, which should otherwise be covered from bait-ul-maal. Hence, it creates this paradox where contemporary scholars are trying to find means to support Islamic dawah and education and other activities. And I don’t blame em. However, we don’t see same level of intensity to collect zakat for jihad, which is the main purpose of zakat fi-sabeel-allah.. Why is that.. don’t we need it for that.. Let say we can agree that because in current times, when all Muslim wealth and bait-ul-maal is occupied by agents of Taghoot, then Muslims can pool their Zakat money to do jihad fi-sableel-allah with his expended scope but with sincere and honest intention to spread or defend Islam with right methodology However, if we need to pay zakat fi-sabeel-allah, then should we sent it to mujahideen or give it to give to Islamic Centres of americas.. which is closer in meaning? and if 'today's circumstances' are the basis, then whose circumstances are worse? mujahideens or islamic cetres of america.. just a thought.. and Allah knows best. Salams
The main issue of our time is there is no Islamic government, hence the state funding by bait-ul-maal doesn’t exists anymore to support Islamic projects and initiatives, and the rich Muslims are not doing enough to support them..

It’s important to mention that Zakat is not the only charity in Shariah, rather its one specific kind of charity. Hence, we can divide Charity in two types:
■ Obligatory or Special Type Charities, e.g. Zakat (زكاة), Zakat-ul-Fitr (زكاة الفطر)
■ Voluntary or General Charities, e.g. Sadaqat (صدقات)
There are differences in applications between these two types of charities. The Prophet (pbuh) gave money in charity to variety of reason, and number of them fell into Sadaqat. Zakat has rather very specific purpose. Sadaqa is very general in nature as the Prophet (pbuh) said: كلُّ معروفٍ صدقهٌ – “Every good thing is Sadaqa” [Sahih Bukhari/Muslim].

Then, whatever is not covered under these two types of charities is to be provided by Bait-ul-Maal for general public welfare.

Unfortunately, the bail-ul-maal is occupied by people like Zardari, so it seems some people who are trying to do good deeds are expanding scope of Zakat to get their funding, which should otherwise be covered from bait-ul-maal.

Hence, it creates this paradox where contemporary scholars are trying to find means to support Islamic dawah and education and other activities. And I don’t blame em. However, we don’t see same level of intensity to collect zakat for jihad, which is the main purpose of zakat fi-sabeel-allah.. Why is that.. don’t we need it for that..

Let say we can agree that because in current times, when all Muslim wealth and bait-ul-maal is occupied by agents of Taghoot, then Muslims can pool their Zakat money to do jihad fi-sableel-allah with his expended scope but with sincere and honest intention to spread or defend Islam with right methodology

However, if we need to pay zakat fi-sabeel-allah, then should we sent it to mujahideen or give it to give to Islamic Centres of americas.. which is closer in meaning?

and if ‘today’s circumstances’ are the basis, then whose circumstances are worse? mujahideens or islamic cetres of america..

just a thought..

and Allah knows best.

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