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1 FUQARÃ:
The extremely poor, the destitute and deprived, e.g.
the disabled who are unable to earn a living.
2 MASÃKIN:
The needy, though fit to earn is unable because of poverty
or unemployment. Their income is insufficient to meet their essential
needs e.g. widows, orphans, abandoned wives and children.
3 AMILIN ALAYHA:
The administrators and collectors of Zakah, the establishment
and maintenance for an institution for Zakah (Baytal Mãhl) with
infrastructures, offices and staff.
4 MU-ALLAFATI QULUBUHUM:
The converts i.e. those who embraced Islam (accepted
The Truth) for their well-being and security when deprived of their means
of subsistence because of their conversion.
5 FIR-RIQAB:
The slaves, captives and prisoners (those in bondage)
- to pay for their freedom, release and their fines.
6 AL GHÃRIMIN:
Those ligitimately in debt or financial difficulty (not
debt incurred due to extravagance, wastefulness or luxury beyond their
means].
7 FI SABILILLAH:
Applies to righteous work done in the Cause of Allah
Almighty. This category covers a wide spectrum e.g. the propagation
and defence of Islam, education, beneficial institutions, hospitals, scholarships,
the advancement of the Ummah.
8 IBNIS SABIL:
The traveller (wayfarer) in need or difficulty - to assist
till he arrives at his destination.
For details, call Maulana Riedwaan Mathews on (021) 6921237/8
or Fax (021) 6923984.
Email: musassem@xsinet.co.za