Who collected the zakat?

Recipients of the zakat include the poor and needy, the collectors themselves, and “those whose hearts it is necessary to conciliate”—e.g., discordant tribesmen, debtors, volunteers in jihad (holy war), and pilgrims. Under the caliphates, the collection and expenditure of zakat was a function of the state.

How do you collect and distribute zakat?

A person who must pay zakat can either identify its recipients and then distribute it to them personally, or appoint an agent to distribute it on his behalf. It is also possible to give the zakat to the local Muslim authority for them to then distribute to eligible recipients.

What is zakat collection?

The Zakat collected once a year is intended to cleanse the soul (Zakah Fitrah). The step which is needed is to identify the number of poor people and the potential of zakat. The number of Muslims in Surakarta is 77.9 percent of the entire population. Logically, the number of poor people are also Muslims in majority.

How zakat is calculated?

The technical definition of Zakat is a charitable donation made by Muslims, calculated as 2.5% of their surplus wealth. In simple terms, Zakat is calculated as 2.5% percent of your savings and financial assets that are not used towards your living expenses.

Is Syed a Shia name?

The Syed can be found among both Shia and Sunni Muslims (Joshua Project n.d.a; Encyclopedia.com n.d.a). A study on the ancestry of the Syed indicates that Syed is a “common honorific title given to male Muslims belonging to certain families claiming descent from the Prophet Muhammad” (Belle, et al.

Is zakat applicable on property?

Zakat does not apply to properties that you use for your personal use. There is no zakat for residential property where you are living with your family. Therefore, you are not liable for zakat. Also, If you are building a house for your residence then there is no zakat on property under construction.