Zakah and khums (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What position does zakah hold among the Five Pillars of Islam?
What position does zakah hold among the Five Pillars of Islam?
Third pillar
What percentage of their total wealth must Muslims contribute annually through zakah?
What percentage of their total wealth must Muslims contribute annually through zakah?
2.5%
Zakah operates as both a spiritual practice and what other type of system?
Zakah operates as both a spiritual practice and what other type of system?
Social welfare system
According to Surah 9:60, which group is NOT listed as a recipient of zakah?
According to Surah 9:60, which group is NOT listed as a recipient of zakah?
Military commanders
How does the Qur'an characterize zakah in terms of religious practice?
How does the Qur'an characterize zakah in terms of religious practice?
Religious obligation
What does zakah strengthen within the global Muslim community?
What does zakah strengthen within the global Muslim community?
Unity within the ummah
Which organizations use zakah contributions to respond to disasters and crises worldwide?
Which organizations use zakah contributions to respond to disasters and crises worldwide?
Islamic Relief and Muslim Aid
What percentage of surplus income must be contributed through khums?
What percentage of surplus income must be contributed through khums?
20%
In Shi'a Islam, khums functions as one of how many Obligatory Acts?
In Shi'a Islam, khums functions as one of how many Obligatory Acts?
Ten
How is khums distributed according to Shi'a Islamic practice?
How is khums distributed according to Shi'a Islamic practice?
Half to ummah, half to those in poverty
What is a key difference between zakah and khums regarding what they apply to?
What is a key difference between zakah and khums regarding what they apply to?
Zakah: wealth; khums: surplus income
How do Sunni Muslims view the ongoing significance of khums compared to Shi'a Muslims?
How do Sunni Muslims view the ongoing significance of khums compared to Shi'a Muslims?
Less ongoing religious significance