Linguistic meaning: Derived from the Arabic word meaning pure, fertile, clean, blessed, and growth.
Shariah meaning: Zakat is the act of giving away specific wealth at a specific rate according to specific conditions to be distributed to specific groups.
Ruling: Zakat is fardhu ain (an individual obligation) on every Muslim who fulfills the required conditions.
References: Pusat Pungutan Zakat
Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP)
Updated date: 10/12/2025
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