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president"Emirates Sharia Fatwa"Zakat dates is a tributary to enhance solidarity and compassion in society

Abu Dhabi, October 3/ WAM/ His Excellency the scholar Abdullah bin Bey, Chairman of the Emirates Sharia Fatwa Council, affirmed that the palm tree has always been a symbol of giving in the Arab and Islamic heritage, and it was likened to the believer in the Prophet’s Hadith, noting that the UAE continued the approach of the founding leader Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, “May God rest his soul” in caring for palm trees and dates, where he turned the desert to the desert. Headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, support this authentic national legacy through qualitative initiatives and prizes throughout the year.

His Excellency said, in his speech during the seminar of zakat dates organized by the Council in the Garden of Seasons in the capital, Abu Dhabi, that the zakat of dates is a legal obligation that the book and the Sunnah indicated, and it is a tributary to enhance solidarity and compassion in society, explaining that the council estimated the quorum of zakat dates in its field studies with a weight of “541” kilograms after drying, and this is consistent with the curriculum of the council in the ruler of the fatwas According to accurate controls, praising the business seminar work.

He also praised the efforts of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, in bringing the provisions of Zakat and facilitating its performance of citizens and residents, expressing his hope that this symposium will contribute to the service of society and consolidate the values ​​of good and giving.

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