Obligatory Charity Tax (Zakat) -
The Prophet (ﷺ) had forbidden the sale of fruits till they were ripe (free from blight).
AI Summary
The Hadith narrations emphasize the obligation of zakat (charity tax) as part of Islamic faith. The Prophet Muhammad instructed his companion Mu'adh to teach the people that Allah has made zakat obligatory, to be collected from the wealthy and distributed to the poor. Another narration indicates that performing zakat, along with worshiping Allah alone and performing prayers, is a key deed for entering Paradise.