Saturday 14 November 2026 - 08:29
What is the zakat of knowledge?

The true value of knowledge lies not merely in acquiring it, but in sharing it. Knowledge becomes a guiding light when it illuminates the path for others. Its greatest blessing is fulfilled when we pass it on to those who are willing and worthy to learn.

Hawzah News Agency - Imam al-Sadiq, peace and blessings of God be upon him, says:

«لِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ زَكَاةٌ وَ زَكَاةُ اَلْعِلْمِ أَنْ يُعَلِّمَهُ أَهْلَهُ.»

'Verily upon everything is its zakat, and the zakat of knowledge is to teach it to those who are worthy of it.'

Bihar al-Anwar, v. 2, p. 25

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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