Wealth and poverty (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards

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Wealth and poverty
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Source of wealth in Islamic teachings

A blessing from Allah

How Muslims should distribute wealth

Fairly amongst those in need

Definition of poverty

Extremely disadvantaged financially or lacking essentials

Ultimate owner of all possessions in Islam

Allah

Muslims' role regarding wealth

Temporary stewards, not absolute owners

What Islam disapproves of re: wealth

Excessive greed and wasteful behaviour

Zakah's position in Islamic practice

One of the Five Pillars of Islam

Type of duty Zakah represents

Fundamental religious duty (obligatory)

Sadaqah meaning

Voluntary charitable giving beyond Zakah

Financial practices Islam discourages

Gambling and lending money purely for profit

Groups to receive charity (Surah 2:177)

Relatives, orphans, needy, travellers, those who ask

Examples of Muslim charitable organisations

Muslim Aid and Islamic Relief

Causes of poverty (name 3)

Wage inequality, armed conflict, unemployment

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