A convert is : People who have just converted to Islam, Below we will explain some of the meanings and rights of converts to Islam. For more details, see the discussion below

Converts

A person who converts to Islam by choice, Of course, he has experienced extraordinary inner struggle and careful consideration. He must subdue his heart to accept and believe the new truth. Next, he must consider socio-economic aspects as a consequence of his choice.

Maybe he will lose his job. Or, it could be that he will be ostracized from the family, even exiled from his old community. Seeing how complex the impact of this choice is, then if he still feels confident in the truth of Islam, he had to surrender and be resigned to any risk.

Because indeed Islam came to bring people to the worship of the true Almighty God. The essence of the teachings that have been brought by so many prophets and apostles is only monotheism. To bring all people on this earth to worship Allah SWT.

Rights of Converts

Below are some of the rights of converts to Islam that we have summarized from various sources

Earning Zakat

when at all times, ancient times at the beginning of the descent of Islam until today, Becoming a convert who has done or who has pledged his faith to Islam is not an easy thing. Because there is not a single enemy of Islam who will feel calm when they see from day to day more and more people who come to practice Islam.

Read it too : Those who have the right to receive zakat

There will be threats and loss of life for them. We see how the story of the death or the death of the extended family of Amar bin Yassir when he was tortured and persecuted by the leaders of Quraish because he still held firm to his faith in Allah swt and his messenger.

When the loss of property and objects will also result in a consequence for Islam. Nowadays, there are quite a few incidents that we can encounter when someone who has converted to Islam is abandoned or not considered by his family and relatives who do not like his behavior, and he is even fired from his job..

The Islamic religion also sees this risk as or a reality that could possibly occur. Then, with that in mind, Converts must be able to get protection and will be included in the mustahiq group, namely poor people who are entitled to receive or receive zakat.

The right or zakat given to the poor or the poor is not as a reward or reward because he entered the ranks of Islam. But, simply to protect him from disbelief and so that he can live his life again normally or naturally.

Including converts to Islam as one of the mustahiq does not mean that they do not have or have no basis. Because apart from this, you can also support your finances directly, but it can also be used or used as a means to further strengthen yourself and your soul in this new religion of Islam..

How rich is he, When someone has just converted to Islam, he will still be included as one of the mustahiq who receive or are entitled to receive zakat.. Because this is something that is absolute or real and has been mentioned in the Koran. And indeed it is not only the economic intention behind giving zakat itself, but there is also a purpose or confirmation that has been chosen or mentioned above..

Protected by Muslims

Every Muslim who can or is capable, must provide protection to converts. Because, If there is a time when a person's life becomes even more miserable after he becomes a convert, This will bring or create a bad image for other Islamic religions.

of course in Indonesia, There are many foundations or orphanages and organizations that take care of and look after this. These foundations and organizations not only carry out data collection on new converts to Islam. but However, has also provided a series of training or taught to read and write the Koran, hadith study, and other efforts mentioned or intended to increase their knowledge and understanding of the teachings of the Islamic religion in order to strengthen their faith in Allah SWT.

Provided Assistance

other than that, Economic assistance has also been provided to converts who need it. This assistance is intended to foster the economic independence of converts. so that converts who cannot afford it, and so that he does not always rely on receiving zakat for his life.

Thus, May be useful

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