Is It Fair: Islam

Question 1

What are Islamic teaching of equality?

Answer 1

> we are all descended from Adam and Eve

> ” no Arab is better than a non-Arab”

> “one strengthens the other”
-idea of Ummah (community of believers)

Question 2

What are the Islamic teachings of human dignity?

Answer 2

Allah wills that humans are responsible for one another

> ummah (community of believers) should look after one another

> profit Muhammad taught the importance of providing opportunities for women

Question 3

What are Islamic teachings on wealth?

Answer 3

Wealth is a gift from Allah

> zakah is one of the 5 pillars of Islam and requires that 2.5% of wealth is given to charity

> sadaqah is voluntary payments

> “we desire from you neither reqard nor thanks”

Question 4

Describe Muslim aid

Answer 4

Helps improve lives of 50 poorest countries regardless of religion

provides:

> clean water

> shelter

> education

> healthcare

> income generation

> tackles causes of poverty