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16.c THE ZAKAT

One of the most important principles of Islam is that all things belong to God, and that wealth is therefore held by human beings in trust. The word zakat means both 'purification' and 'growth'. Our possessions are purified by setting aside a proportion for those in need, and, like the pruning of plants, this cutting back balances and encourages new growth.

Each Muslim calculates his or her own zakat individually. For most purposes this involves the payment each year of two and a half percent of one's capital.

A pious person may also give as much as he or she pleases as sadaqa, and does so preferably in secret. Although this word can be translated as 'voluntary charity' it has a wider meaning. The Prophet said 'even meeting your brother with a cheerful face is charity.'

The Prophet said: 'Charity is a necessity for every Muslim. ' He was asked: 'What if a person has nothing?' The Prophet replied: 'He should work with his own hands for his benefit and then give something out of such earnings in charity.' The Companions asked: 'What if he is not able to work?' The Prophet said: 'He should help poor and needy persons.' The Companions further asked 'What if he cannot do even that?' The Prophet said 'He should urge others to do good.' The Companions said 'What if he lacks that also?' The Prophet said 'He should check himself from doing evil. That is also charity.'

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1. What is Islam
2. Who are the Muslims?
3. What do Muslims believe?
4. How does someone become a Muslim?
5. What does Islam mean?
6. Why does Islam often seem strange?
7. Do Islam and Christianity have different origins?
8. What is the Ka`bah?
9. Who is Muhammad?
10. How did Muhammad become a prophet and a messenger of God?
11. How did the spread of Islam affect the world?
12. What is the Qur`an?
13. What is the Qur`an about?
14. Are there any other sacred sources?
15. Examples of the Prophet`s sayings
16. What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
16.a Faith
16.b PRAYER
16.c THE ZAKAH
16.d THE FAST
16.e PILGRIMAGE (Hajj)
17. Does Islam tolerate other beliefs?
18. What do Muslims think about Jesus?
19. Why is the family so important to Muslims?
20. What about Muslim women?
21. Can a Muslim have more than one wife?
22. Is Islamic marriage like Christian marriage?
23. How do Muslims treat the elderly?
24. How do Muslims view death?
25. What does Islam say about war?
26. What about food?
27. The Muslim World
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