What is Zakat and Who are the Recipients? Zakat is one of the five fundamental concepts (also known as the 5 pillars) in Islam. This makes it a compulsory act, and therefore, all Muslims must give Zakat, provided they meet certain conditions. The concept of Zakat is to purify one’s wealth and soul. Calculation of

What is Sadaqah and How Different it is from Zakat? The word Sadaqah is derived from the Arabic word Sadq (truth). All actions of righteousness in Islam is considered as Sadaqah. The literal meaning of Sadaqah is to spend from his/her possessions and abilities in the way of Allah s.w.t. Sadaqah is the necessary part