ZAKAT AS ANTIDOTE TO RECESSION AND SPUR TO ENTREPRENEURIALSKILLS AND CREATIVITY

From time immemorial, the quest for survival and sustainable live lihood had been the hall mark of man’s existence on this ephemeral planet called the earth. Also, man’s in ordinate search for a breakthrough through diverse means had often accounted for his desire to begain fully engaged. This paper...

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Published in:Religions' educator
Main Author: Otuniyi, Abdul Hafees (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Mayanjuola Publ 2018
In: Religions' educator
Further subjects:B Islamic Antidote
B Zakat
B Entrepreneurial Skills
B Recession
B Creativity
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Summary:From time immemorial, the quest for survival and sustainable live lihood had been the hall mark of man’s existence on this ephemeral planet called the earth. Also, man’s in ordinate search for a breakthrough through diverse means had often accounted for his desire to begain fully engaged. This paper there fore epitomizes Zakatasavi able institution and an Islamic lee way for the actualization of the age-long dream for an egalitarian society in Nigeria. Significantly, the paper is poised to be a powerful spur to action considering the enormous benefits that are accruable from Zakatas an Islamic institution enriched with opportunities for all and sundry. Hence, the paper recommended that issues bothering on Zakat should begiven amorerobust and holistic approach so that the enormous benefits of Zakat could be maximally explored for the overall benefit of the society at large.Conclusively, the paper considered Zakatas an Islamic catalyst for the emancipation of man and his society from poverty, recession, deprivation and joblessness.
ISSN:1115-5035
Contains:Enthalten in: National Association for the Study of Religions and Education, Religions' educator