Since Zakat can only be given to Poor Muslims ?

truthseeker63

Junior Member
Since Zakat can only be given to Poor Muslims can a Christian or a Jew who is Poor living under the Sharia get help from Sadaqah ? Im asking this question because the Dhimmi do pay Jizya correct/right can the Jizya wealth and or money or the revenue not be used to help Poor Disabled or Sick Dhimmi ? Im asking this because many people here in the West are used to the State helping them or the Government Services like Welfare I think there would be more Non Muslims open to living under the Sharia if they could still keep their Social Security thank you ?


Muslim scholars disagree whether the poor that qualify should include non-Muslims. Some state that Zakat may be paid to non-Muslims, but only after the needs of Muslims have been met.[19]



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zakāt

Why Jizyah? And how much are the taxes for both Muslims and non-Muslims?



The Muslims have to pay taxes (which is 2.5 percent of their annual income) under the name of "Zakah" to the "Muslim Financial Institute" or the "House of the Muslim Money" which all goes to provide welfare to the poor and the needy citizens; from both Muslims and non-Muslims. The poor and the needy (such as the Orphans, Widows and the disabled) from the Muslims are exempt from paying taxes.



The non-Muslims have to pay a varrying amount under the name of "Jizyah", depending on their situation, which is taxes that don't go to help poor and needy Muslims, but instead, it goes to the government to (1) Provide protection for them since they are a minority; (2) Provide means for them to practice their religions freely by building Temples or Churches for them.


http://www.answering-christianity.com/jizyah.htm


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadaqah
 

Aapa

Mirajmom
Asalaam walaikum,

Under the covenant that Muslims take with Allah each day.we are to Love that Which Allah Loves and Hate that He Hates.

It makes sense that we being those who have selected to be the representatives of Allah and take care of His Creation take care of those in need.

We are told to give and give and give. If a person is in need and we give it may soften that persons heart to Islam.

Look at the big picture. Think of the Day of Judgment. What are you going to say to Allah..I saw a starving human being and turned my face when my pocket was so full it was pulling the threads out of the seam!
 

complex_man

Junior Member
Asalaam walaikum,

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Look at the big picture. Think of the Day of Judgment. What are you going to say to Allah..I saw a starving human being and turned my face when my pocket was so full it was pulling the threads out of the seam!

Amazing words. I really appreciate your thinking. I hope everyone thinks in this way.
 

Aapa

Mirajmom
Assalaam walaikum,

Brother as this is Ramadan I will keep things light:

I had two husbands who did not.!! ( ha ha )
 
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