It is better to uplift one person into stability than to give a small amount to a hundred people.

The main purpose of Zakat is not just temporary assistance to the poor, but to help rebuild and empower them so they can become self-sufficient in the future and earn on their own.

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said—
“Charity is that which makes people self-reliant.”
— hadidth(Baihaki)

Means that
Instead of giving 200 Taka each to 100 people, giving it to one poor person

• By open a shop
  
• By give any work
  
• To buy rickshaw, van
  
• Business capital.
  These are more beneficial and closer to the Sunnah, because through this the person may no longer remain a recipient of Zakat in the future, but instead become a giver of Zakat.

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It is forbidden (haram) to be arrogant about Zakat, because it is the right of the poor.

Rather, when giving Zakat, we are not doing a favor to anyone; rather, we are fulfilling an obligation and giving people their rightful due. we are simply returning their rightful share..

Holy Quran Allah said:
“Indeed, in your wealth there is a specified right for the poor.”— Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:19)

So by giving Zakat—

• we should not humiliate the poor, look down upon them, or treat them as inferior.
  
• showing off one’s charity.
  
• taking photos and publicly promoting it (to gain attention or praise).
  
• Insulting or hurting someone’s dignity after giving Zakat (by reminding them of it) is strictly forbidden.
• It is not appropriate to give Zakat with the intention of showing off or gaining attention through photos or public display.
  
• No expectation of return or reward from people should be attached to it.
  
• No one should be humiliated or made to feel ashamed.
  
• Respect must be maintained towards them.
  

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said— “Do not harm or humiliate anyone through your charity.”
— Hahih Muslim

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In short—

• Zakat is not for people (to boast or control), rather it is— Command of Allah.
  
• Zakat was made obligatory in the 2nd year of Hijrah.
  
• Zakat is not charity—it is the right of the poor. a rightful due (a fixed right)..
  
• In the Qur’an, Surah At-Tawbah (9:60), Allah mentions the 8 categories of people who are eligible to receive Zakat.
  
• By giving Zakat, in people’s lives— bringing stability is better..
  

It is prohibited to show arrogance or pride because of giving Zakat.