Zakah
In this lesson, we will focus on Zakah, which is the third pillar of Islam. We will explore the role of Zakah, calculation of Zakah, who Zakah is given to and Khums in Shi'a Islam.
Zakah
In this lesson, we will focus on Zakah, which is the third pillar of Islam. We will explore the role of Zakah, calculation of Zakah, who Zakah is given to and Khums in Shi'a Islam.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The role of Zakah.
- Calculation of Zakah.
- Who Zakah is given to.
- Khums in Shi'a Islam.
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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7 Questions
Q1.
What key term is best defined by 'One of the Salah prayers. It is the congregational prayer held every Friday at midday'?
Du'a prayers
Private prayers
Public prayers
Salah
Q2.
What key term is best defined by 'Prayers held in a public place so Muslims can pray together'?
Du'a prayers
Jummah prayers
Private prayers
Salah
Q3.
What key term is best defined by 'The personal prayers offered to Allah by Muslims.'?
Jummah prayers
Private prayers
Public prayers
Salah
Q4.
When can Muslims perform a Du'a prayer?
Friday
Monday
Sunday
Q5.
When do Muslims need to perform their Jummah prayers?
Anytime
Monday
Sunday
Q6.
Are Du'a prayers an example of public or private worship?
Public
Q7.
Are Jummah prayers an example of public or private worship?
Private
7 Questions
Q1.
For which denomination of Islam is Zakah obligatory?
Neither
Shi'a
Sunni
Q2.
Which denomination has to pay Khums?
Both
Neither
Sunni
Q3.
How is nisab calculated?
It is fixed to 20%
It is set to £2,000
Muslims work out how much they would like to save
Q4.
Which denominations of Islam must pay sadaqah?
Both
Shi'a
Sunni
Q5.
What is the percentage used to calculate Zakah?
10
20
5
Q6.
Which of these defines nisab?
A savings allowance below which you do not need to pay Khums.
The amount of Zakah a Muslims ought to pay.
The amount on which you do pay Zakah.
Q7.
Which of these is not a group who receive Zakah?
Converts to Islam
The needy
The poor