Yasir Qadhi – The Implications of Zakat

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In this lecture, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explores the deep spiritual, linguistic, and economic dimensions of Zakat and charity in Islam. Beginning with the Quranic link between worship and wealth, he traces the emphasis on feeding the poor from the earliest Meccan revelations, unpacks the profound Arabic terminology used for money and charity, and outlines the self-sustaining wisdom of the Zakat system. He concludes with a passionate call for Muslim communities in the West to redirect their charitable efforts locally and to establish a national Zakat institution.