What is the meaning of the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) statement: [Zakah is the filth of people]?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner asks: What is the meaning of the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) statement: “Zakah is the filth of people”?
Answer:
Yes, because it purifies the wealth. It is a purification for the wealth, so it is a purifier. This indicates that there is filth in the wealth, and it purifies it.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner asks: What is the meaning of the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) statement: “Zakah is the filth of people”?
Answer:
Yes, because it purifies the wealth. It is a purification for the wealth, so it is a purifier. This indicates that there is filth in the wealth, and it purifies it.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1069 -3022] ما معنى قول النبي ﷺ [الزكاة أوساخ الناس]؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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