Zakah is a mandatory charity in Islam, distributed to specified categories of recipients as outlined in the Quran (9:60).

Key Aspects of Zakah Disbursement:

1. Eligible Recipients: Includes the poor, needy, debtors, travelers, and those striving in Allah’s cause.
2. Transparency: Proper records must be maintained to ensure fair distribution.
3. Local Priority: Zakah is typically distributed within the local community first.

Importance of Zakah Disbursement:

• Reduces poverty and economic disparity.
• Fosters a sense of solidarity and mutual care in the community.
• Purifies wealth and fosters gratitude to Allah.

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