Pathway to Paradise — Page 122
122 1. Zakaat Zakaat is one of the five pillars of Islam. In the Holy Qur’an, God has repeatedly urged the believers to pay Zakaat for the purification of their souls. Those who have capital in the form of cash, jewelry, bullion not used for one full year are required t o pay at the rate of one fortieth (1/40) of the value of the goods. 2. Fitrana Fitrana is a compulsory donation made at the end of the Holy month of Ramadhan to be distributed to the poor. This donation is based on the sunnah of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him. The suggested rate is $4. 00 per person and should be paid before Eid. 3. Chanda Aam (Regular subscription) This basic donation was established by the Promised Messiah himself and is compulsory for every earning member of the Ahmadiyya community. The payment ratio is 1/16 of one’s income from all sources after taxes and compulsory insurance. The Chanda Aam year is from 1st July to June 30th. 4. Wassiyat(Will) Wassiyat is the making of a will in the favor of the Community, pledging 1/10 to 1/3 of one’s total assets to the Jamaat at the time of one’s death. A person who has pledged Wassiyat is known as a Moosi and must also donate 1/10 to 1/3 of his earnings yearly instead of chanda aam. This scheme was set up by the Promised Messiah under Divine Revelation. This is a