Question

Explain why Zakat is important in Islam. [8]

Answer 1

Zakat is considered a way to purify one’s income and wealth for something worldly impure ways of acquisition.

Answer 2

Zakat (Obligatory charity) is an important pillar of Islam. It is also written in the Quran that performing Zakat purifies your own wealth.

[Quran 7:156] My mercy encompasses all things, but I will specify it for the righteous who give Zakat.

All Muslims are obliged to pay a portion of their wealth to help those in need.