Aleem Said also served as spiritual consultant during the recent National Forum on Zakat held at the SMX Convention Center. Paying zakat is one of Five Pillars of Islam. He explains that Quran has named the eight kinds of persons who should receive zakah, such as the Masako (destitute); fuqaraa (the needy or poor); amil' Zakah (the alms collectors); VI sabi `Tillah (in the path of God); gharimun (people burdened with debt); ibn as-Sabi l (the wayfarers); Riyadh (people in bondage or slavery); and mu'Allaf (those who have inclined towards Islam).Edd K. Usman. (2011-01-06). Saudi cites relationship with country . The Manila Bulletin, retrieved April 19, 2011 He also gives spiritual guidance on every before, during, and after of the two Eids. In Ramadan, he cited the importance of adhering to the Sunnah of Islam's prophet.Edd K. Usman. (2010-08-09). Ramadan: Muslims start moon-sighting Tuesday night. The Manila Bulletin, retrieved April 19, 2011 He also emphasized that Eid’l Fitr was also a day for visiting relatives and friends and for making reconciliation.Julmunir I. Jannaral. (2009-09-21). President Calls For Understanding On Eid’l Fitr . The Manila Times, retrieved April 19, 2011 In Dhu al-Hijjah, Aleem Said explained that Eid al-Adha symbolizes to the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail as commanded by Allah, it represents the prayer for peace not only among Muslims but in unity and love of mankind that worship God. The eid means festival and adha means sacrifice.Pilipino Star Ngayon. (2007-12-19). 60,000 Muslim dadalo sa Eid’l Adha. PhilStar.com, retrieved April 19, 2011
