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Economic Sharing in the Qur’an

Economic Sharing in the Qur’an: The Interconnection of Zakāt, Ṣadaqah, Infāq, Fitrah, and Qard al-Ḥasan Introduction One of the strongest reflections of social justice, solidarity, and moral responsibility in the Qur’an is the principle of economic sharing. Concepts such as zakāt, ṣadaqah, infāq, fitrah, and qard al-ḥasan (a goodly loan) are not merely individual acts of worship; they are systematic principles designed to establish social justice. These concepts, rooted in the belief that ownership belongs to Allah and humans are mere trustees, call individuals to transcend selfishness and embrace social responsibility. Thus, the Qur’an builds a morality-based economic system that ensures the fair circulation of wealth. 1. Zakāt: Purification and Growth Zakāt comes from the root z-k-w , which signifies “to purify” and “to increase.” The Qur’an defines it as: “Take charity (zakāt) from their wealth to purify and cleanse them…” (Tawbah 9:103) This demonstrates that zakāt puri...

Social Justice and the State Function of Zakat According to the Quran

Here’s your text translated into English in a fluent, article-style format while keeping the tone and structure intact: There is a Social Right in Wealth: Social Justice and the State Function of Zakat in the Qur’an Introduction The Qur’an does not leave economic justice to the individual’s conscience or voluntary morality alone; rather, it aims for this justice to be realized systematically and institutionally. According to the Qur’an, a person’s wealth is not gained solely through personal effort but also through the order and opportunities provided by society. Therefore, there is a “right” of society in one’s wealth. This right must be fairly and regularly transferred to the public through concepts such as zakat, infaq, and sadaqah. In this framework, zakat should not be seen merely as an act of personal worship but as a public fund, a social security mechanism, and a tool of social justice administered by the state. I. The Qur’an: Society’s Right in Wealth Surah Adh-Dhariyat...