the 5 pillars(zakah)

Question 1

What is the simple definiton of Zakah?

Answer 1

.it literally means ‘that which purifies’
.it’s an obligation or duty for those who are able
. it’s a 2.5% saving or a 1/4 savings used for the poor and needy and those in debt
. in most countries its voluntary but in some countries like Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, it’s taken as tax by the State

Question 2

What is the simple importance of Zakah?

Answer 2

.It’s a way of purifyimg your income from worldly/impure forms of acquisition
.zakah purifies possesions and makes them pleasing to God

Question 3

What’s the quote for Zakah?

Answer 3

’ And those who hoard gold and silver and spend it not in the way of Allah - give them tidings of a painful punishment’

Question 4

What does the quote of Zakah mean?

Answer 4

It means is you keep the money all for yourseld and spend it unwisely- there is punishment/hell but it also suggests those who give zakah can expect a reward from God in the afterlife

Question 5

what is the one sentence definition of Zakah?

Answer 5

Almsgiving to the poor which benefits the Muslim community.

Question 6

What is the one sentence definition of Kuhms?

Answer 6

Tax in Shi’a Islam whcih is one of the ten obligatory acts

Question 7

What is Zakah used for (content qu.)?

Answer 7

.charity
.cleanses people and makes them pure
.’be steadfast in prayer and giving’
. muslims should give sadaqah (voluntary giving) and Zakah (compulsory giving)
.2.5% of savings, paid by those who can afford it
.in islamic countries the giving is paid to the goverment who give it to those in need or collected by the mosque and given to individuals
.it’s given anonymously so people can’t feel smug about what they have given
.the rich have a duty to help

Question 8

What are the benefits of Zakah?

Answer 8

.By paying Zakah, Muslims share their blessings from Allah and reduce their chances of greed
. They will be given back a hundredfold rewards in the afterlife
.Zakah is a test
.They will feel love for others and strengthen the ummah (brotherhood / Muslim community)
.If all people paid Zakah, there would be no poverty
.“Know that whatever of a thing you acquire, a fifth of it is for Allah, for the Messenger, for the near relative, and the orphans, the needy, and the wayfarer “ (Surah 8:41)

Question 9

What is the additional tax called for Shi’as?

Answer 9

In Shi’a Islam, there are also Khums – a 20% tax on the yearly surplus (leftover money).