KAJIAN KITAB SABILAL MUHTADIN-IAI DARUSSALAM MARTAPURA

Summary

In this video, Muhammad Nur Chaeri introduces himself and presents a summary of the zakat discussion from Maulana Sheikh Muhammad Arsyad bin Abdullah al-Banjari's book, *Sabilal Muhtadin*. The video covers the importance and obligation of zakat in Islam, explaining its types: livestock zakat, wealth zakat, and plant zakat. It includes detailed explanations on the conditions for zakat on animals like camels, cows, and goats, as well as zakat on agricultural products. The video also highlights the significance of zakat as a pillar of Islam, referencing key Islamic texts and teachings.

Takeaways

• 😀 Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and a fundamental obligation for Muslims.
• 😀 Denying the obligation of zakat or the prescribed amount is considered a denial of the Islamic faith.
• 😀 Zakat applies to various forms of wealth, including livestock, agricultural products, and trade goods.
• 😀 Livestock zakat includes specific guidelines for camels, cows, goats, and sheep, with nisab (minimum thresholds) for each.
• 😀 Zakat on camels follows a specific scale: for every five camels, one goat must be given as zakat.
• 😀 For cows and buffaloes, the zakat is calculated based on the number of animals, with a nisab set for different quantities.
• 😀 Zakat on goats follows a similar pattern, with zakat due after every 40 goats, increasing with the number of animals.
• 😀 Agricultural zakat applies to plants that provide staple food, like dates, grapes, and grains, and is calculated based on how they are watered.
• 😀 Zakat on agricultural products is set at 10% for crops watered by natural means (e.g., rain or river water), and 5% when watered by human effort.
• 😀 Mixed zakat (Warm Ah) applies to jointly owned property or trade goods, where the zakat is split based on the individual share of each owner.
• 😀 Zakat is obligatory only for free Muslims who possess wealth that reaches the nisab, excluding slaves and those who do not meet the threshold.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the video presented by Muhammad Nur Chaeri?

The main purpose of the video is to fulfill the final semester exam assignment for the Banjar Ulama Thought course at the Darussalam Martapura Islamic Institute, specifically discussing the concept and types of Zakat from the book *Sabilal Muhtadin* by Maulana Sheikh Muhammad Arsyad bin Abdullah al-Banjari.

Who is the lecturer for the Banjar Ulama Thought course?

The lecturer for the Banjar Ulama Thought course is Mrs. Mardiyah Agustina.

What is Zakat, and why is it important in Islam?

Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam, which involves giving a certain portion of one's wealth to the poor. It is considered a religious obligation that purifies wealth and brings blessings to the giver.

What are the conditions for paying Zakat?

The conditions for paying Zakat include being a free Muslim, having a sound mind, and possessing wealth that reaches or exceeds the Nisab (threshold).

What does the term 'Nisab' refer to in the context of Zakat?

Nisab refers to the minimum amount of wealth a person must have before they are obligated to pay Zakat. This amount varies depending on the type of wealth.

Can you list the types of Zakat mentioned in the video?

The video discusses three main types of Zakat: Zakat on livestock, Zakat on wealth, and Zakat on plants.

What are the conditions for Zakat on livestock?

Zakat on livestock applies to camels, cows, buffaloes, goats, and sheep. The amount of Zakat due depends on the number of animals, such as one goat for every five camels or one cow for every 30 cows.

How is Zakat on wealth calculated?

Zakat on wealth is calculated at a rate of 2.5% of the total value of the wealth (money, gold, silver, or trade assets) when the wealth exceeds the Nisab.

What does the Quran and Hadith say about Zakat?

The Quran emphasizes the obligation of Zakat in various verses, including Surah Al-Bayyinah. Additionally, Hadiths mention Zakat as one of the key practices for a Muslim to achieve Heaven, alongside worshiping Allah, praying, and fasting.

What is Zakat on plants, and how is it calculated?

Zakat on plants applies to crops that produce fruit or grains capable of sustaining life, such as dates, grapes, wheat, and barley. The Zakat rate is generally 10% if the crops are watered naturally (by rain or river water) and 5% if they are watered using paid labor.