Islam (Living the Muslim Life) - Zakah and Khums Flashcards
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What is Zakah?
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One of the 5 pillars of islam where muslims must pay 2.5% of their weath to the needy
2
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What is nisab?
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The amount of wealth above which a muslim needs to pay zakah
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Why is zakah important for Muslims?
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- brings about ‘peace’ by helping the less fortunate
- It is a form of worship
- Muslims believe they will be rewarded by paying zakah
- It is one of the 5 pillars
4
Q
State a quote that tells Shi’a muslims that khums is important?
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“One fifth of your battle gains belongs to God and the Messenger”
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Why is Khums important for Shia muslims?
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- Because Shia muslims believe that failure to do so would mean that any money owned is not pure
6
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What can Khums be used for (two examples)
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- To give better access to education when Khums is used to build learning centres
- Helping to spread the Shi’a tradition, sch as through publishing books
7
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What is quote that shows Zakat must be paid?
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“pay the prescribed alms” (Surah 24:56)
