The Qur’anic command “Establish prayer and give zakat” occurs repeatedly. Pairing zakat with prayer shows that both are foundational religious duties, although one is predominantly physical worship and the other is financial.
The Sunnah likewise names “giving zakat” among the five pillars of Islam. Its obligation is grounded in explicit revelation, not merely in juristic analogy.
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The Book of Zakat: Obligation, Liability Conditions and Intention
The Qur’anic command “Establish prayer and give zakat” occurs repeatedly. Pairing zakat with prayer shows that both are foundational religious duties, although one is predominantly physical worship and the other is financial.
The Sunnah likewise names “giving zakat” among the five pillars of Islam. Its obligation is grounded in explicit revelation, not merely in juristic analogy.