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Explain five ways in which Zakat helps to promote national development.

      

Explain five ways in which Zakat helps to promote national development.

  

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Kavungya
i. Distribution of Zakat helps in the fight against poverty/ helps in poverty alleviation.
ii. Zakat helps in circulation of money and currency as the recipient will be able to engage in
investment activities.
iii. Zakat helps in eliminating such crimes as stealing and theft thus creating security which is
necessary and conducive to development.
iv. Help in the maintenance of peace and harmony and good will among the citizens which
creates a good atmosphere for development.
v. It contributes to national budget as it is a form of Sadaqa / tax.
vi. Help in creating jobs and employment opportunities.
vii. Promotes equality, brotherhood and unity which are motivating ingredients for
development.
viii. Helps in bridging the gap between the rich and poor, the haves and the have-nots thus
raising the living standards of the poor and the marginalized.
ix. Cleanses the soul against greed and ego thus helps in the fight against corruption by giving
and receiving of Zakat.
Kavungya answered the question on March 29, 2019 at 11:54


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