Zakat & Khums

Question 1

Give 2 quotes about zakah

Answer 1

‘Alms are only for the poor (surah)

give it to parents, relatives, orphans, the helpless, (surah)

Question 2

what does zakah mean

Answer 2

Zakah is charity. It allows you to purify your wealth it’s loan from God, so some should be used to
help others. A sum of 2.5% is paid on income and savings to the mosque for distribution for
community causes.

Question 3

who doesnt need to pay to zakah

Answer 3

Children do not have to pay zakah,

and some adults if they do not meet the requirement

Question 4

what is a nisab

Answer 4

the minimum amount that a Muslim must have to start to pay zakah

Question 5

what does khums mean

Answer 5

It is the sixth of the Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam. This tax is paid on any profit earned by Shi’a Muslims

(20%).

Question 6

what is the importacne of khums

Answer 6

Gives special recognition to Muhammad, his descendants and leaders within Shi’a Islam.

Used to help build Islamic schools or projects chosen by Shi’a leaders

Helps those in need

Question 7

what are the benefits of zakah (2)

Answer 7

To purify and cleanse your wealth

Fulfills your religious duty and obligation — 3rd pillar of Islam