Zakat and Poverty Alleviation in Islam

Abstract

This paper focuses and highlights the significant role of Zakat in
Islamic and economic perspective to eradicate the poverty in Islamic
societies. Islam is a comprehensive code of life and deals with each
and every aspect of life in a unique method as prescribed by Allah
Almighty in the shape of Holly Quran. The prime objective of this
paper is to examine and analyze the real meaning, origin, and
functions of Zakat as well as the way it deals with poverty reduction by
unique strategies creating a prosperous and welfare society