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The Business of Zakat

The Business of Zakat explores the rulings and responsibilities of zakat in the context of business and commerce. It covers the conditions, calculations, and categories that apply to…

Lessons
13
Skill Level
Beginner
Category
Fiqh
Published
Apr 2025
The Business of Zakat

Course Description

The Business of Zakat explores the rulings and responsibilities of zakat in the context of business and commerce. It covers the conditions, calculations, and categories that apply to business assets, trade goods, partnerships, and investments, equipping students with the knowledge to fulfill this key pillar of Islam with confidence and clarity.

Taught by Shaykh Abdulwahid Stephenson, the course draws upon his studies in Islamic Jurisprudence at the Islamic University of Madinah to help students navigate the practical application of zakat in modern commercial life.

Students will learn:

• The importance of zakat and its role in purifying wealth

• How to calculate zakat on business assets and trade goods

• The difference between personal zakat and business zakat

• Zakat on partnerships, shares, and investment portfolios

• Practical examples and case studies for modern business scenarios

• A clearer understanding of how to fulfill this vital Islamic obligation accurately

An essential course for business owners, investors, and anyone seeking to manage commercial wealth in accordance with Islamic principles.

Course Content

13 lessons

Instructor

Shaykh Abdulwahid Stephenson

Shaykh Abdulwahid Stephenson

Islamic Jurisprudence, Islamic University of Madinah

47 Courses

AbdulWahid Stephenson has over 15 years teaching experience and has studied Islamic Jurisprudence at the prestigious Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia. He is the founder of Madinah College and Insight into Islam. He is also a Khateeb and has delivered talks at several universities and Islamic centres.

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