Poverty and charity (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards

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Poverty and charity
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Action that brings believers closer to Allah

Supporting others/helping those in need

Zakah's position in Five Pillars of Islam

Third pillar

% of annual earnings given as Zakah

2.5%

Meaning of ummah

Worldwide Muslim community

Meaning of sadaqah

Any good deed performed for others (voluntary)

Nature of Zakah (obligatory or voluntary?)

Obligatory (a pillar of Islam)

Three main aspects of Islamic charity

Zakah, caring for ummah & sadaqah

Purpose of Zakah

Help those living in poverty

Islamic view on long-term charity dependency

Should be avoided

Ultimate goal of Islamic charity

Help people develop self-sufficiency

Muslim Aid's geographical focus

World's most economically disadvantaged regions

Islamic Relief's emphasis areas

Education & healthcare

What generosity brings believers closer to

God & Paradise

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