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Is Zakat al-Maal compulsory in Islam?
Al-Ihsan Foundation Admin·Admin·alihsan admin
Yes. Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is obligatory upon every Muslim who meets its conditions.
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4 February 2026
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