The social dimension of zaka, charity and interest in the light of the verses of the Qur'an

In this study; The social dimension of zakat, charity and interest is discussed in the light of the verses of the Holy Quran. While zakat and charity narrow the social and economic distance between the poor and the rich, interest can cause the opposite situation. A society where the understanding of charity and charity is widespread; While people may be more peaceful and happy because they are financially supported, in a society where interest is common, the poor and needy may become more restless and unhappy, thus social turmoil and revolutions may occur. Sharing, cooperation and solidarity are given great importance in all religions, whether heavenly or human. Before Islam, there was an understanding of charity and alms among the pre-Islamic Arabs. It has been determined in our research that zakat and charity were commanded and given great importance in the period of the prophets before Muhammad (pbuh). When looking at the functioning of zakat, charity and interest, it can be seen that they have become more complex today. Therefore, this study; It can be considered very important in terms of researching the effects of zakat, alms and interest on societies based on historical data and presenting the thoughts and understandings about alms, alms, zakat and interest in today's world. This study is about conveying the interpretations and explanations made by commentators on the verses of zakat, charity and interest mentioned in the Holy Quran and about Hz. It can be said that it is important in terms of discussing how zakat, alms and interest were implemented in the historical process during the periods of Muhammad (pbuh), the Four Caliphs, the Umayyads, the Abbasids, the Seljuks and the Ottomans. In this study, the views and opinions of many commentators and Islamic scholars such as Taberi, Begavî, İbnu'l Cevzi, İbn Kesir, Elmalılı, Seyyit Kutup, Ömer Nasuhi Bilmen, Said Nursi and Sabunî regarding zakat, charity and interest are conveyed. In this respect, it can be said that our study is important in terms of blending the interpretations of wisdom and narration. In the last part of the study, the opinions and thoughts of 13 academicians who are experts in the field of zakat, charity and interest were conveyed and a systematic field research was conducted. It is thought that our study is very important in all these aspects.