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Zakah
Learning objectives
• In this lesson we shall learn
• What is meant by zakah (the third pillar of
Islam) We shall consider ways in which zakah
can make a difference in the lives of Muslims
• And Evaluate the significance if this system
was adopted by all
What does the word ZAKAH / ZAKAT
mean?
Means to ‘cleanse’ or ‘purify’.
As the person gives up a share of
his/her wealth they become cleansed
from selfishness and greed.
Title = Zakah
http://www.hidaya.org/zakat/calculator.asp
• The Hadith says, ”He
who eats and drinks
while his brother goes
hungry, is not one of us.”
• What does this mean?
• To calculate zakah=
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http://www.hidaya.org/zakat/calculator.asp
•
http://www.islamonline.net/english/introducingislam/
Worship/Zakah/article01.shtml
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Research zakah=
Zakah
• Zakah is a portion of
one’s wealth that must
be given to the poor or
to other specified
causes.
• The word “zakah”
comes from the verb
meaning to purify or
cleanse.
• It is the third Pillar of
Islam and is obligatory
for all those who are
financially able.
How much?
• Zakah means the giving
of a specific share of
one’s wealth and savings
to persons or causes
that Allah (God)
mentions in the Qur’an.
• The normal share to be
paid is two and a half
percent of one’s saved
earnings.
• This applies to cash,
bank savings and jewelry
Who receives Zakah
money?
The poor and the
needy
People
in debt
Prisoners
of war
Muslims
studying
Islam
Travellers who
need money
Zakah goes
to:
Schools, Hospitals,
Libraries, Mosques
New
Muslims
Why?
• Paying zakat is Fard
(compulsory).
• The Qur'an says that
only those who pay zakat
are in the "brotherhood
of faith“
• The Holy Qur'an also
says that Zakat purifies
assets and creates
virtue
•
Zakât is the major economic
means for “establishing social
justice and leading the Muslim
society to prosperity and
security. “
Once a year – Muslims must give Zakah which
is 2.5% of their savings to the poor.
All Muslims who are financially able and past
the age of puberty MUST pay Zakah.
How much is 2.5%?
If someone has £1000 savings – then £25
MUST be given to those who need it.
Muslims believe that he/she who does not give
Zakah is not considered a Muslim!
work
•
Copy:
• Zakah is one of the five
PILLARS OF ISLAM
• “Zakah” means
‘alms’/’giving to charity’
• Read “Muslim Experience” page
20/21
· Answer no1 page 21 (in
sentences)
·
Copy the pictures of people who
may receive Zakat donations.
http://www.oneworldonepeople.org/volun• Answer 2 (b) page 21
tary/InternationalRedCrossCrescent.htm• Answer no 4 page 21 if you
have time
Muslims believe:
Everything that they own has been given to
them by God.
They are simply looking after what God has
given them.
The money they have should be used wisely and
in a way which God will like. This means giving
things to those who need them.
The poor have a right to share the wealth that
belongs to the rich people.
Zakah makes sure this happens and that no one
is left really poor in the society.
What are the benefits of giving Zakah?
• Obeying God-being a true muslim.
• Freeing oneself from the love of possessions and
greed
• protecting society – so that the poor don’t feel
that they need to turn to crime such as stealing.
• Acknowledging that whether we are rich or poor is
God's choice So we should help those he has
chosen to make poor.
• Zakah makes a fairer society, so that the poor
don’t get poorer and the rich don’t get richer.
Sadaqah
Sadaqah is any extra payments made
above Zakat. It is also any good deed
that is done for the sake of Allah,
rather than for selfish reasons.
Brainstorm as many types of need as
you can think of:
Sadaqah
To help poor
members of your community
To relieve people
from debt
Sadaqah may involve a
person giving their
time, their money or
their prayer.
Read through
the following
list. Write each
way of helping
someone in need.
Then for each
one, decide
which form of
sadaqah would
be most
appropriate and
give an example
of how it would
help.
Way of helping
Form of
sadaqah
Support converts to
Islam
Pay for community
workers who collect
Zakah
Relieve people from
debt
Educate people about
Islam
Ransom hostages
Help poor in community
Look after refugees
Time
Example