zakat

"And be steadfast in prayer, give regular Charity, and ruku'lah with those who are bowing" - Al-Quran Surah Al-Baqarah Verse 43
Zakat is an obligatory alms issued towards the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan, as a complement to fasting. Zakat is one of the three pillars of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Etymology
Zakat literally means "grow", "developing", "purified", or "clean".While in terms of Shariah, Zakat refer to the activity of giving some of the wealth in the number and specific calculations for certain persons as specified.
Zakat Law
Zakat is one of the pillars of Islam, and became one of the principal elements for the establishment of Sharia law. Therefore the law of zakat is obligatory (fardhu) for every Muslim who has fulfilled certain requirements. Zakat is included in the category of worship, such as: prayer, pilgrimage, and fasting that have been regulated in detail and patent based on the Qur'an and Sunnah, as well as a social charity and humanity that can develop in accordance with the development of mankind.










Various Types of Zakah
Zakat is divided into two types namely:
Zakat FitrahZakat is obligatory Muslim Idul Fitri issued in the month of Ramadan. Zakat is large, equivalent to 2.5 kilograms of staple food in the area concerned.Zakat Maal (Wealth)Include the results of commerce, agriculture, mining, marine products, livestock, finding treasures, gold and silver and the results of work (profession). Each type has its own calculations.Entitled to receive
Indigent - those who almost did not have anything that can not meet the basic needs of life.Poor - Those who own property but not enough to meet basic needs for survival.Amil - Those who collect and distribute zakat.Muallaf - Those who newly embraced Islam and need help to adjust to new circumstancesSlave who wanted to liberate themselvesGharimin - Those who are indebted to the needs of halal and not able to fulfill itFisabilillah - Those who fight in Allah's way (eg, propaganda, war, etc.)Ibnus Sabil - They are running out of money on travel.Are not entitled to receive zakat [1]
The rich. Messenger of Allah said, "It is not lawful to take alms (zakat) for people who are rich and people who have the power of power." (Bukhari).Bondsmen, because they still earn money or the dependents of the master.Prophet's descendants. Messenger of Allah said, "Surely not lawful for us (Ahlul Bait) take alms (zakat)." (Reported by Muslim).People in the tithe dependents, such as children and wives.Infidels.