The Philosophy of Zakāt — Page 12
THE PH ILOSOPHY OF ZAKAT 12 issued a guarantee for some friend or a relative or he may unintentionally or unknowingly cause the death of someone or he may have suffered a heavy loss in business for reasons beyond his control and one who could recover his losses through timely assista nce. Zak ā t fund could be used for this purpose. 7. In the Way of Allah Under this sub - heading come the organizing of the Muslims, their protection, their stability or for their progress and welfare. This kind of expenditure is for the benefit of the whole nation and carries great importance. Zak ā t funds could also be used for this. 8. ‘Ibnis - Sabeel’ Under this heading come the travelers of small means who need some assistance. Sometimes even a wealthy and rich traveler who has exhausted all his funds that he has brought with him may stand in need of financial assistance. One may have become a victim o f a crook and may therefore be out of funds. Such travelers may also be given assistance from the Zak ā t funds. Under this sub - heading also come the expenses for providing means of comfort for the travelers. As for instance constructing roads, bridges, guest - houses or providing all the necessary information about travel and providing literature for this purpose. Zak ā t funds could be used for all these purposes.