Social justice (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards

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Social justice definition

Fair & equal distribution of wealth, opportunities & privileges

Global wealth inequality pattern

Small number controls very large amounts of wealth

Muslim duty regarding social justice

Religious obligation to work for social justice

Why Allah motivates Muslims to act justly

Allah watches actions & judges them after death

Human equality principle in Islam

All humans equal because created equal by Allah

Zakah percentage & frequency

2.5% of wealth given to charity annually

Zakah definition

Obligatory annual payment to charity from Five Pillars

Sawm's link to social justice

Fasting helps Muslims understand & sympathise with poor

Sadaqah meaning

Voluntary charitable donations beyond required zakah

Two Islamic charities named

Islamic Relief and Muslim Aid

Surah 7:157 teaching on justice

Relieves people of burdens & shackles upon them

How Muslims raise social justice awareness

Educate others about social justice issues

Shari'ah law and social justice

Promotes justice through regulations & guidelines

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