The Spirit Of Islamic Zakat (Charity Giving) In Eid Al-Fit re Seems Missing Within the Questionable Possible Malpractice(s) In Calgary Islamic Center ( South West Masjid ) Which Has Failed The Test(s) ..?!! :
Islamic Zakat ( Charity Giving To The Needy and Poor ), is one of the five known pillars of Islam as a universal monotheistic religion and it is considered the most significant socio-economic practice(s); which is directed to support people in general as well as both individual(s) whom is/are asking for Zakat (Charity Giving) and/or the needy.
In brief The Holy Qur’an recites in many chapters and/or verses that subject matter and We have to highlight the recitations of The holy Qur’an - at least - within these six related citations for understanding this subject matter:
1.Surah Al Baqarah / Chapter 2 Ayah / Verse 43
2.Surah Al Nur / Chapter 24 Ayah / Verse 56
3.Surah Al Ahzab / Chapter 33 Ayah / Verse 33
4.Surah Al Dhariyat 51 / Chapter 51 Ayah / Verse 19
5.Surah Al Maarij 70 / Chapter 70 Ayah / Verse 24-25
Islamic Zakat ( Charity Giving To The Needy and Poor ), is one of the five known pillars of Islam as a universal monotheistic religion and it is considered the most significant socio-economic practice(s); which is directed to support people in general as well as both individual(s) whom is/are asking for Zakat (Charity Giving) and/or the needy.
In brief The Holy Qur’an recites in many chapters and/or verses that subject matter and We have to highlight the recitations of The holy Qur’an - at least - within these six related citations for understanding this subject matter:
1.Surah Al Baqarah / Chapter 2 Ayah / Verse 43
2.Surah Al Nur / Chapter 24 Ayah / Verse 56
3.Surah Al Ahzab / Chapter 33 Ayah / Verse 33
4.Surah Al Dhariyat 51 / Chapter 51 Ayah / Verse 19
5.Surah Al Maarij 70 / Chapter 70 Ayah / Verse 24-25
6.Surah Al Baqarah / Chapter 2 Ayah/Verse 177
Zakat Eid Al-fitre ( Charity Giving To the Needy and the Poor ) is usually paid by all Muslims from the beginning to the end of Ramadan ( Fasting Holy Month) – whether directly to the needy including relatives, neighbors ..etc. or indirectly to the charities Which must redistribute it .. Such a wealth repossession and/or money redistribution is/are collected and/or paid to the needy and to the poor is considered a basic Islamic right for every human being whether he is asking for it or being alienated / prevented (for some reasons) from asking (1-6). It is always preferable – in Islamic proper practice(s) - to pay Zakat (Charity) giving ..Before the praying time of Salaht Eid Al-Fiter to reach the needy as early as possible; efficiently to facilitate covering the needy and the ones whom are asking for it during Ramadan and at the early hour(s) of Eid Al-fitre feast.
We have here a serious drama story; from a Muslim who faced debts and serious injury surgery which obstructed him from working normally as he always does; supporting a medium size family of five, where three of them are children below the age of four years old.
Upon Contacting Calgary Islamic Center (South West Masjid) using telephone, asking for Zakat Eid Al-fitre to be paid – as his Religious legal Right / Haque – according to the Holy Qur’an , Such a sick – passed serious surgery individual in need - was asked the representative(s) to come, by himself, to apply , providing the fact that:
- He is as a parent just has approximately 48-72 hours post surgery and it is very difficult for him to drive and to walk in post operative pains.
- His wife is also in menses and bleeding hemorrhage with some health issues , not carrying yet a driver license and looking after herself and three young children and her husband.
- He was requested - from an important Zakat - Charity administrator -that he must go to Apply himself in person as they are not visiting the sick needy in such a troubled and post-operative surgery situation suffering pains.
- Such a Muslim parent asked if he may apply by phone where the Zakat representative / Administrator can visit that needy family, the answer is no..! Even by faxing the application , filling it and re-facsimile it back , hardly it was done ..!
- As end of the day of Eid Al-fitre (Feast first day) a direct call for the Calgary Islamic Center Zakat / Charity Administrator regarding what is happening with the sent application .. The answer : ‘ We have to test your eligibility for Zakat ..!! a striking Controversial answer that stands – in itself – against the spirit of Qur’an and Zakat in Islam which gave any Muslim the religious and the legal right to ask and to get it..
- The Administrator(s) Bureaucrat(s) and/or Appointed Charity Leader(s) whom collected such a significant generous donations from massive Muslims failed questionably this test and turned their charity by questionable invented rules of application forms with hardship conditions as well as screening for eligibility against the spirit of Universal Islam.. They have failed the test to facilitate what their charity have collected and deliver it on time to the needy ; a matter which needs from the Muslim Communities in Calgary, Alberta and Canada a full review and correction .. ! they have collected the Zakat Charity Donations and money generously from all participating Muslims but they failed their test(s) in organization, delivering it on time, fairly or justly according to the Spirit Of Qu’an and Islam which indicates it is a right for the needy and alienated to get with no Condition as the collected money belong to God and the poor / alienated needy and to the one who is asking .. They turn – as it seems – their Charity to a form or a Ministry Of Social Services filled with probably greedy or arrogant and/or people lacking human understanding to the needy on time from the unprepared bureaucrat(s) whom seem(s)Lacking the true knowledge, proper understanding of people and the true religion as well as the lack efficiently acting charity administration.. The applicant was - for years - Zakat and Sadakat (Charity) donor to the Mosque, and in one time application .. the answer was we are rejecting any application by phone or facsimile, without a chance to arrange Or facilitating this matter to the needy and/or to the sick on time. What an experience ..?!
Now where such collected Calgary Islamic Center's Zakat and/or Money goes - in lights of a highly possible malpractice of responsibilities, inefficiency, lack of transparency - and in presence of administrative bureaucracy ?!! .. No body knows .. Only God Knows ..!!!!!!
Zakat Eid Al-fitre ( Charity Giving To the Needy and the Poor ) is usually paid by all Muslims from the beginning to the end of Ramadan ( Fasting Holy Month) – whether directly to the needy including relatives, neighbors ..etc. or indirectly to the charities Which must redistribute it .. Such a wealth repossession and/or money redistribution is/are collected and/or paid to the needy and to the poor is considered a basic Islamic right for every human being whether he is asking for it or being alienated / prevented (for some reasons) from asking (1-6). It is always preferable – in Islamic proper practice(s) - to pay Zakat (Charity) giving ..Before the praying time of Salaht Eid Al-Fiter to reach the needy as early as possible; efficiently to facilitate covering the needy and the ones whom are asking for it during Ramadan and at the early hour(s) of Eid Al-fitre feast.
We have here a serious drama story; from a Muslim who faced debts and serious injury surgery which obstructed him from working normally as he always does; supporting a medium size family of five, where three of them are children below the age of four years old.
Upon Contacting Calgary Islamic Center (South West Masjid) using telephone, asking for Zakat Eid Al-fitre to be paid – as his Religious legal Right / Haque – according to the Holy Qur’an , Such a sick – passed serious surgery individual in need - was asked the representative(s) to come, by himself, to apply , providing the fact that:
- He is as a parent just has approximately 48-72 hours post surgery and it is very difficult for him to drive and to walk in post operative pains.
- His wife is also in menses and bleeding hemorrhage with some health issues , not carrying yet a driver license and looking after herself and three young children and her husband.
- He was requested - from an important Zakat - Charity administrator -that he must go to Apply himself in person as they are not visiting the sick needy in such a troubled and post-operative surgery situation suffering pains.
- Such a Muslim parent asked if he may apply by phone where the Zakat representative / Administrator can visit that needy family, the answer is no..! Even by faxing the application , filling it and re-facsimile it back , hardly it was done ..!
- As end of the day of Eid Al-fitre (Feast first day) a direct call for the Calgary Islamic Center Zakat / Charity Administrator regarding what is happening with the sent application .. The answer : ‘ We have to test your eligibility for Zakat ..!! a striking Controversial answer that stands – in itself – against the spirit of Qur’an and Zakat in Islam which gave any Muslim the religious and the legal right to ask and to get it..
- The Administrator(s) Bureaucrat(s) and/or Appointed Charity Leader(s) whom collected such a significant generous donations from massive Muslims failed questionably this test and turned their charity by questionable invented rules of application forms with hardship conditions as well as screening for eligibility against the spirit of Universal Islam.. They have failed the test to facilitate what their charity have collected and deliver it on time to the needy ; a matter which needs from the Muslim Communities in Calgary, Alberta and Canada a full review and correction .. ! they have collected the Zakat Charity Donations and money generously from all participating Muslims but they failed their test(s) in organization, delivering it on time, fairly or justly according to the Spirit Of Qu’an and Islam which indicates it is a right for the needy and alienated to get with no Condition as the collected money belong to God and the poor / alienated needy and to the one who is asking .. They turn – as it seems – their Charity to a form or a Ministry Of Social Services filled with probably greedy or arrogant and/or people lacking human understanding to the needy on time from the unprepared bureaucrat(s) whom seem(s)Lacking the true knowledge, proper understanding of people and the true religion as well as the lack efficiently acting charity administration.. The applicant was - for years - Zakat and Sadakat (Charity) donor to the Mosque, and in one time application .. the answer was we are rejecting any application by phone or facsimile, without a chance to arrange Or facilitating this matter to the needy and/or to the sick on time. What an experience ..?!
Now where such collected Calgary Islamic Center's Zakat and/or Money goes - in lights of a highly possible malpractice of responsibilities, inefficiency, lack of transparency - and in presence of administrative bureaucracy ?!! .. No body knows .. Only God Knows ..!!!!!!
In Conclusion:
Quran does not put conditions about verifying and screening people especially the needy and/or alienated whom may request Zakat to be paid efficiently on time , These ayah / verses clearly gives a legal Islamic right to the needy to ask and to get this part in Money of Muslims. When Zakat EidAlfitre is not paid efficiently before Eid Prayer to - the needy and/or the sick asking for it and/or the alienated - efficiently on time ; this withstands against the spirit of Zakat and the Holy Qur'an assisted by the Practice Of Sonnah Ra soul Allah as a blessed prophet .. If the poor or the needy or even anybody asking for it , you pay it especially as a charity acting on behalf of a Muslim Community; It might be offencive to the alienated and the asking needy to tell him or her you need an eligibility test to get Zakat ..! Zakat Eid-Alfitre - as for example not for limitation - does not necessarily need screening; you simply pay it - whenever you are asked from someone you feel he might be in need - without having to assume or to discriminate or to collect private information about such an individual and his family ; whom might be asking you to pay it at the time ..
Sherif Abdel-Kerim
Founder Of The International Surecratic Movement (ISM International)
Sherif Abdel-Kerim
Founder Of The International Surecratic Movement (ISM International)
Calgary, Alberta , Canada ..
email : sherif25@telus.net
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