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Chapter of Zakat:
The section below covers the Chapter of Zakat. Zakat is a subject about which there is much confusion, even though it is fundamental pillar of Islam.
The class begins from the very start of the subject from a classical text; Qaduri’s important work of Islamic Fiqh, with detailed explanation and discussion by Shaykh Atabek to ensure the student gains a firm grasp of the subject.
Documentation/Course Notes
1. Mukhtasar al-Quduri – Zakah
Students are advised to purchase one of the many published copies of the classical text Mukhtasir al-Qaduri.
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Lesson 1a:
Date: 2nd Mar 11
Spiritual Reminder:
- Hadith about the camel communicating to the prophet and asking for refuge
- The unique position of Tamim Adhari[RA] as a narrator
Start of Chapter of Zakat from Mukhtasir Al-Qaduri:
Topics Discussed:
- Linguistic meaning of Zakat
- Fiqhi Meaning of Zakat
- Categories of people on whom Zakat is Obligatory
- Categories of Mental Insanity that excempt Zakat
- Zakat to be paid for Money that has been given on Loan by a creditor
- Ownership and payment of Zakat on Gold
- Zakat on misplaced wealth
- Various opinions on the obligation of Zakat on non-muslims.
Zakat – Lesson 2
Date: 23rd Mar 11
Topics Discussed:
- Nisab – The Minimum Zakatable Amount
- Fluctuation of Nisab throughout the year
- Loss of Nisab just before the end of the year
- Using Heela Shar’ia – Exception in Sharia
Tafsir of Surah Ankabut
Lecture
Zakat – Lesson 3
Date: 13th Apr 11
Topics Discussed:
- Al-Milk Al-Tam (Possession & Ownership
- Zakat on money that is loaned and the borrower denies that he/she has the money
- Zakat on money that you have ‘written-off’ but is returned to you after a long period
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Zakat – Lesson 4
Date: 27th Apr 11
Topics Discussed:
- Asset on which Zakat is not applicable
- Converting money to other asset (eg cars or property) in order to avoid Zakat
- Payment of Zakat based just on intension vs explicitly stipulating the intension
- Payment of Zakat through a 3′rd party
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Zakat – Lesson 5
Date: 4th May 11
Topics Discussed:
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Zakat – Lesson 6
Date: 11th May 11
Topics Discussed:
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Zakat – Lesson 7
Date: 8th June 11
Topics Discussed:
- Zakat on animals
- Zakat on horses that are kept for the sole purpose of competition
- Discussion on competition and gambling
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Zakat – Lesson 8
Date: 15th June 11
Topics Discussed:
- Necessity of having to pay Zakat is established at the beginning of the year
- Establishing the beginning of the year by reaching Nisaab and the rules regarding it
- Amount payable is confirmed at the end of the year
- Combining the Nisab of different items
- Difference between animals who can take care of themselves and those who cannot
Naseeha
Lecture
Zakat – Lesson 9
Date: 22nd June 11
Topics Discussed:
- Recap on the meaning of Zakat
- Zakat on Silver
- Zakat on money
- Zakat on mixed metals based on value and percentage
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Zakat – Lesson 10
Date: 29th June 11
Topics Discussed:
- Zakat on Gold
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Zakat – Lesson 11
Date: 6th July 11
Topics Discussed:
- Zakat-ul-Arood (Zakat of items)
Naseeha
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– End of Zakat Term 1 –