ZAKAH – A GUARD OF A COMMUNITY WHICH PRESERVES THE EMANAH OF FAITH

Interview with the head of the Office for Zakah of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herze­govina, Vehid-ef. Arnaut

Authors

  • Meho Šljivo Uprava za vjerske poslove Rijaseta IZ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26340/muallim.v22i85.1844

Keywords:

zakah, Baytu-l-mal, the Office for Zakah, sadaqātu-l-fitr, Vehid Arnaut

Abstract

UDK 28-428(047.53)

In this interview for Novi Muallim, the head of the Office for Zakah of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vehid-ef. Arnaut, elaborates upon religious, ethical and social significance of zakah, the fourth pillar of Islamic faith. Arnaut here places a special accent upon institutionalised and organised approach to abiding by obligation of zakah which has enabled Islamic Community and Muslims of these areas to act in accordance to moral principles of social justice, but also has helped in construction and formation of modern and respectable educational and upbringing institutions. As a result of having a stable Baytu-l-mal, the Islamic Community was able to sustain credibility in carrying out the mission of spreading the religious teachings. With its own strengths, primarily, with the wisdom of the local ulamah, but also with generosity and admirable religious awareness the faithful, the community managed to preserve independence and authentic understanding and interpretation of Islam.

Published

12-04-2021

How to Cite

Šljivo, M. (2021). ZAKAH – A GUARD OF A COMMUNITY WHICH PRESERVES THE EMANAH OF FAITH : Interview with the head of the Office for Zakah of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herze­govina, Vehid-ef. Arnaut. Novi Muallim, 22(85), 21–26. https://doi.org/10.26340/muallim.v22i85.1844