Theword zaka-t has been traced to verbs that in English translate most closely as "to be pure" (as in the verse qad aflaha man tazakka-, i.e. Prosperous is he who has sought purity (87:14). Thus, giving zaka-t is seen as an act of purification for one's soul from e.g. selfishness and greediness. Others have emphasized its link to the verbs "to
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Qadaflaha man tazakka 14. But those will prosper Who purify themselves, 15. Wathakara isma rabbihi fasalla 15. And glorify the name Of their Guardian-Lord, And (lift their hearts) In Prayer. 80 16. Bal tu/thiroona alhayata alddunya 16. Nay (behold), ye prefer The life of this world; 17. Waal-akhiratu khayrun waabqa 17.
qad aflaha man tazakka" - best way to become pure is to give zakaat! All the prophets are to help us in seeking purity! Prayer is one of the best means of purification. But prayers and zakaat are together. We need both. Salaat for purity, and to be able to achieve this purity, He has ordered us to do some physical activity to experience
QadAflaha Man Tazakka, wa zakarasma rabbihi fasalla. Barakallahu lana wa lakum fil Quranil azeem. *Second Khutba* Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar,Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar,Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Aalameen, Ar Rahmanir Raheem.