Friday 13 November 2026 - 07:49
What is the zakat of courage?

Courage is a divine gift whose true value is revealed through standing for truth and resisting falsehood. As this profound saying reminds us, striving in the cause of Allah is the zakat of courage, for true bravery reaches its highest purpose when exercised in the pursuit of faith, justice, and the pleasure of Allah.

Hawzah News Agency - The Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali, peace and blessings of God be upon him, says:

«زكاةُ الشَّجاعةِ، الجِهادُ في سبيلِ اللَّهِ.»

"The zakat of courage is fighting in the way of Allah."

Ghurar al-Hikam, v. 1, p. 390

Note: Zakāt is a financial obligation in Islam based on which Muslims have to pay a certain amount of nine items to be spent for the poor and for other social purposes.

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