Zakah (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Which Pillar of Islam is Zakah?
Which Pillar of Islam is Zakah?
One of the Five Pillars
Meaning of the word 'Zakah'
Meaning of the word 'Zakah'
Purification and growth
% of savings given as Zakah yearly
% of savings given as Zakah yearly
2.5%
Term for Zakah threshold
Term for Zakah threshold
Nisab
Assets Zakah is calculated on
Assets Zakah is calculated on
Money, gold, silver, business commodities
What Zakah excludes
What Zakah excludes
Primary residence & necessary personal belongings
Who receives Zakah?
Who receives Zakah?
Poor, needy, those in debt, travellers in need
Basic needs Zakah helps with
Basic needs Zakah helps with
Food, clothing, shelter, medical care
What is Khums?
What is Khums?
Shi'a form of almsgiving
% of surplus income given as Khums
% of surplus income given as Khums
20%
Who gets first part of Khums?
Who gets first part of Khums?
Descendants of Prophet Muhammad (Sayyids)
Who must give Zakah vs Khums?
Who must give Zakah vs Khums?
All Muslims vs Shi'a Muslims only