Ramadan: Zakat more than charity, solution to economic disparities - Cleric
Founder of ‘The Right Prayer Group’, Sheikh Abdur-Rauf Abdul-Hameed Oloriomokewu has said Zakat is more than charity. He said it has the capacity to proffer solution to economic disparities. He
Founder of 'The Right Prayer Group', Sheikh Abdur-Rauf Abdul-Hameed Oloriomokewu has said Zakat is more than charity.
He said it has the capacity to proffer solution to economic disparities.
He called for better understanding of Zakat among Muslims
Speaking at a Ramadan lecture organised by the Group in Abuja, Oloriomokeu described Zakat as more than a religious obligation but divinely guided economic framework designed to combat poverty, ensure equitable wealth distribution, and promote social balance.
He stated that when effectively practised, Zakat becomes sustainable system of social welfare capable of reducing economic disparities and strengthening communal unity.
The event, at the Conference Hall of the National Mosque in Abuja, attracted large audience eager to reflect on key religious and national issues.
Central to the discussion was the need for better understanding and more consistent observance of Zakat among Muslim faithful.
Beyond religious observance, the Ramadan Lecture also examined current national tax reforms.
Speakers at the event, he explored how fiscal policies align with ethical and faith-based economic principles, encouraging dialogue on fairness, accountability, and social justice.
The discussion highlighted how Islamic economic teachings—particularly the institution of Zakat—can provide moral guidance in shaping transparent and people-centered tax systems.
In a period marked by economic adjustments and debates over taxation, the programme reinforced a powerful message, Islam offers a holistic framework that extends beyond worship, advocating justice, good governance, and compassion for society’s most vulnerable members.