Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam and an important act of worship that reflects the values of ihsan (excellence and ...
Praise be to Allah s.w.t. Scholars have different opinions on this matter. Imam An-Nawawi in his book, Al-Majmu’ stated that if there is a valid reason to do so, it does not invalidate one’s prayer.
“There is indeed a good model for you in the Messenger of Allah - for the one who has hope in Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah profusely.” (Surah Al-Ahzab, 33:21) The Prophet’s s.a.w.