Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi

Egyptian Islamic scholar · Author of Fiqh al-Zakat

Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi (1926–2022) was one of the most influential Islamic scholars of the 20th century. Born in Egypt and educated at Al-Azhar University, he became one of the most widely followed scholars in the Sunni Muslim world through his prolific writing, broadcasting, and fatwas. His two-volume "Fiqh al-Zakat," first published in Arabic in 1973, remains the definitive modern scholarly reference on Zakat. The work goes far beyond simple calculation rules — it provides a comprehensive analysis of every category of Zakatable wealth, the eight categories of recipients, and the macroeconomic implications of Zakat as a wealth redistribution mechanism. For students of the Fair Meridian course, Fiqh al-Zakat is the primary scholarly reference for Unit 9's treatment of Zakat — particularly the application of Zakat to modern financial assets like stocks, business inventory, and investment accounts.

Key Contributions to Islamic Finance

▸Author of 'Fiqh al-Zakat' — the most comprehensive modern scholarly treatment of Zakat
▸Pioneered the application of classical Zakat rules to modern financial assets including stocks and business inventory
▸Wrote extensively on the relationship between Islamic economics and contemporary financial systems

1 Resource by Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi

Fiqh al-Zakat: A Comparative Study

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Zakat, Waqf & Social Finance🟡 Intermediate

Fiqh al-Zakat: A Comparative Study

Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi

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Referenced in Unit 9 — Personal Finance: Zakat & Waqf

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Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi

Egyptian Islamic scholar · Author of Fiqh al-Zakat

Key Contributions to Islamic Finance

▸Author of 'Fiqh al-Zakat' — the most comprehensive modern scholarly treatment of Zakat
▸Pioneered the application of classical Zakat rules to modern financial assets including stocks and business inventory
▸Wrote extensively on the relationship between Islamic economics and contemporary financial systems

Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi's Contribution to Islamic Finance

Frequently Asked Questions

The Fair Meridian Library currently hosts 1 resource by Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi. These include: Fiqh al-Zakat: A Comparative Study.