Zakat/Alms
The mandatory 2.5% of their annual wealth a Muslim must give to the less fortunate or a charity.
3rd Pillar of Islam
It gets rid of geed and boosts your spiritual wealth
Importance:
3rd pillar of Islam and one of the 10 obligatory acts – it is fundamental to being a Muslim as it gives good deeds and Muslims are
judges based on their good deeds and how they helped those in need.
Qur’an emphasises the giving of charity ‘Establish prayer and give Zakah, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves –
you will find it with Allah.’
The only pillar that focuses on helping others- in Numerous hadiths the prophet emphasised the importance of serving others so
that Muslim may serve Allah.
‘None of you can be a true believer until you love for your brother what you love yourself’ You should serve your fellow
humans and this acts as a service to God
‘A man who helps and spends his time and money looking after widows and the poor holds the same position in the eyes of
God as one, who fights in a war or fasts everyday’
Ridda Wars:
A series of conflicts that Abu Bakr and Muslims waged against Arab tribes after the prophet Muhammad’s death.
After the prophet’s death some Arab tribes didn’t want to pay Zakah so this showed that they were disloyal to Islam and the Muslim
government. So, Abu Bakr went to war with the tribes, bringing them back control and making them pay zakah.
Influence:
You must do it as it is one of the 5 pillars and 10 obligatory acts – Seen through the Ridda Wars
Failure to pay Zakat is seen as a grave sin which can be seen in Surah-al-Maun.
It rids them of greed
It allows you to go to heaven and improves your closeness/gratitude is shown to God as you improve/help society.
Contrasting Beliefs:
Shia Muslims also must give Khums - An extra 1.5% of wealth they must donate to charity
Sunni only give Zakat – 2.5% of annual income
Nisab – minimum amount of wealth a Muslims has which means they must give Zakat.
If wealth is below the nisab they do not have to give to charity but if its above it then they must.
Some Muslims also give Sadaqah – any amount of extra money
What its used for: Giving to poor and needy, schools and hospitals, paying for fellow Muslim who cant afford Hajj and supporting mosque.
Importance: Obeying Gods commands, one of the 5 pillars and 10 obligatory acts, a form of worship given in the name of God, we
should help those who god has chosen to be poor, self-discipline, freeing yourself from love of possessions, greed, money and oneself
and Behaving honestly. Everything in this life is a loan from Allah as we take none of it to our graves.
Gives to: Poor, needy, zakat collectors, new Muslims, free slaves, pay off debts, cause of god and stranded travellers.
, Salah
- 2nd Pillar of Islam
- One of the most important actions in Islam and the first action that Muslims believe they will be questioned on during the Day of
judgement.
- It is mentioned 67 times in the Qur’an and is described as the act that separated those who give in to evil and those who resist it
- Some scholars say that the person who never prays is no longer a Muslim – others say is in grave sin
- Muslims must be In the right state of mind and intention to pray (Niyyah) – A Muslim must pray for the sake of god alone, not for
showing of or for looking good or any wordly gain
The prophet said: ‘The first matter that the slave (of Allah) will be brought to account for on the Day of judgement is the prayer! If it is
sound then the rest of his deeds will be sound. If it is bad, then the rest of his deeds will be bad’
‘They were succeeded by generations who neglected prayer and followed their lusts and so will soon face the evil consequences (hell)’
Wudu:
- Important set of actions a Muslim performs before prayer so all their focus can be on God and they are spiritually clean.
- Face, hands and feet under running water – if no water is available than sand or dust can be used.
- Without wudu, prayer is invalid and is a major sin for them to try and pray. - Wudu gets rid of sins
- ‘He who performs wudu perfectly, his sins will depart from his body, even from under his nails’
Process:
- Face the direction of the Kaaba (Qibla) – all Muslims focus on one place associated with god – Links to Tawhid
- Can pray on anything that is clean.
- Each prayer cycle includes saying ‘Allahu Akbar’ God is great
Salah
Give 2 Contrasting ways Muslims may perform Salah (4):
- Some Muslims may pray at home whereas others may pray at the mosque or in congregation. In a hadith the prophet Muhammad said ‘Salah in
congregation is 25 times more superior than salah performed alone.’
- Sunni Muslims will pray on any clean place regardless of the material. ‘The prophet Muhammad said ‘the earth was created pure so pray on it’.
Shi’a Muslims will pray on any natural material eg clay and stone. Some may put a stone down to prostrate upon. They will avoid any artificial
material especially when prostrating.
- Shi’a Muslims will combine the evening prayers and pray at three different times. Sunni Muslims will pray at 5 distinct times.
- Sunni pray with their hands folded. Shia pray with their hands by their side.
Influence of Salah (5):
Increases your Iman (faith) and closeness to God. As Muslims pray to him 5 times a day and recite the words and perform prayer for the sake of
him, which shows their gratitude to him. Surah-al-Fatiha, asks Allah for help, which can make them feel closer
Increases your Tawa (God-consciousness) – your mindful of God at all times. You live your life according to god because you know God sees and
hears everything and will judge everyone on everything they have ever done. ‘O believers! Be mindful of Allah and be with the truthful’ It also
makes you a better and moral person.
Importance of Salah (5):
One of the 5 pillars/ 10 obligatory acts so following it will enable you to go into heaven ‘Establish Salah, then give Zakah’
The Qur’an encourages praying of Salah/following its teachings helps Muslims to remain on the straight path
The prophet instructed his followers to play salah/ following his instructions Is what a Muslim should strive to do
Congregational prayer HELPS TO BUILD THE ummah (Brotherhood)
QUOTES: ‘Those we will give a great reward’ ‘Salah, will be the first thing to be judged on the day of judgement’
Jummah:
Friday prayer
Friday is the holy day of Muslims.
Sermon is given by Imam and men must attend it unless they are travelling.
The prophet said ‘Salah in congregation is 25 times more superior than salah performed alone’
It is a religious ritual that goes back to the practise of the prophet.
Bathe (ghusl) / wear clean clothes / apply perfume / attend the mosque / listen to the sermon (khutbah) / give charity
The mandatory 2.5% of their annual wealth a Muslim must give to the less fortunate or a charity.
3rd Pillar of Islam
It gets rid of geed and boosts your spiritual wealth
Importance:
3rd pillar of Islam and one of the 10 obligatory acts – it is fundamental to being a Muslim as it gives good deeds and Muslims are
judges based on their good deeds and how they helped those in need.
Qur’an emphasises the giving of charity ‘Establish prayer and give Zakah, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves –
you will find it with Allah.’
The only pillar that focuses on helping others- in Numerous hadiths the prophet emphasised the importance of serving others so
that Muslim may serve Allah.
‘None of you can be a true believer until you love for your brother what you love yourself’ You should serve your fellow
humans and this acts as a service to God
‘A man who helps and spends his time and money looking after widows and the poor holds the same position in the eyes of
God as one, who fights in a war or fasts everyday’
Ridda Wars:
A series of conflicts that Abu Bakr and Muslims waged against Arab tribes after the prophet Muhammad’s death.
After the prophet’s death some Arab tribes didn’t want to pay Zakah so this showed that they were disloyal to Islam and the Muslim
government. So, Abu Bakr went to war with the tribes, bringing them back control and making them pay zakah.
Influence:
You must do it as it is one of the 5 pillars and 10 obligatory acts – Seen through the Ridda Wars
Failure to pay Zakat is seen as a grave sin which can be seen in Surah-al-Maun.
It rids them of greed
It allows you to go to heaven and improves your closeness/gratitude is shown to God as you improve/help society.
Contrasting Beliefs:
Shia Muslims also must give Khums - An extra 1.5% of wealth they must donate to charity
Sunni only give Zakat – 2.5% of annual income
Nisab – minimum amount of wealth a Muslims has which means they must give Zakat.
If wealth is below the nisab they do not have to give to charity but if its above it then they must.
Some Muslims also give Sadaqah – any amount of extra money
What its used for: Giving to poor and needy, schools and hospitals, paying for fellow Muslim who cant afford Hajj and supporting mosque.
Importance: Obeying Gods commands, one of the 5 pillars and 10 obligatory acts, a form of worship given in the name of God, we
should help those who god has chosen to be poor, self-discipline, freeing yourself from love of possessions, greed, money and oneself
and Behaving honestly. Everything in this life is a loan from Allah as we take none of it to our graves.
Gives to: Poor, needy, zakat collectors, new Muslims, free slaves, pay off debts, cause of god and stranded travellers.
, Salah
- 2nd Pillar of Islam
- One of the most important actions in Islam and the first action that Muslims believe they will be questioned on during the Day of
judgement.
- It is mentioned 67 times in the Qur’an and is described as the act that separated those who give in to evil and those who resist it
- Some scholars say that the person who never prays is no longer a Muslim – others say is in grave sin
- Muslims must be In the right state of mind and intention to pray (Niyyah) – A Muslim must pray for the sake of god alone, not for
showing of or for looking good or any wordly gain
The prophet said: ‘The first matter that the slave (of Allah) will be brought to account for on the Day of judgement is the prayer! If it is
sound then the rest of his deeds will be sound. If it is bad, then the rest of his deeds will be bad’
‘They were succeeded by generations who neglected prayer and followed their lusts and so will soon face the evil consequences (hell)’
Wudu:
- Important set of actions a Muslim performs before prayer so all their focus can be on God and they are spiritually clean.
- Face, hands and feet under running water – if no water is available than sand or dust can be used.
- Without wudu, prayer is invalid and is a major sin for them to try and pray. - Wudu gets rid of sins
- ‘He who performs wudu perfectly, his sins will depart from his body, even from under his nails’
Process:
- Face the direction of the Kaaba (Qibla) – all Muslims focus on one place associated with god – Links to Tawhid
- Can pray on anything that is clean.
- Each prayer cycle includes saying ‘Allahu Akbar’ God is great
Salah
Give 2 Contrasting ways Muslims may perform Salah (4):
- Some Muslims may pray at home whereas others may pray at the mosque or in congregation. In a hadith the prophet Muhammad said ‘Salah in
congregation is 25 times more superior than salah performed alone.’
- Sunni Muslims will pray on any clean place regardless of the material. ‘The prophet Muhammad said ‘the earth was created pure so pray on it’.
Shi’a Muslims will pray on any natural material eg clay and stone. Some may put a stone down to prostrate upon. They will avoid any artificial
material especially when prostrating.
- Shi’a Muslims will combine the evening prayers and pray at three different times. Sunni Muslims will pray at 5 distinct times.
- Sunni pray with their hands folded. Shia pray with their hands by their side.
Influence of Salah (5):
Increases your Iman (faith) and closeness to God. As Muslims pray to him 5 times a day and recite the words and perform prayer for the sake of
him, which shows their gratitude to him. Surah-al-Fatiha, asks Allah for help, which can make them feel closer
Increases your Tawa (God-consciousness) – your mindful of God at all times. You live your life according to god because you know God sees and
hears everything and will judge everyone on everything they have ever done. ‘O believers! Be mindful of Allah and be with the truthful’ It also
makes you a better and moral person.
Importance of Salah (5):
One of the 5 pillars/ 10 obligatory acts so following it will enable you to go into heaven ‘Establish Salah, then give Zakah’
The Qur’an encourages praying of Salah/following its teachings helps Muslims to remain on the straight path
The prophet instructed his followers to play salah/ following his instructions Is what a Muslim should strive to do
Congregational prayer HELPS TO BUILD THE ummah (Brotherhood)
QUOTES: ‘Those we will give a great reward’ ‘Salah, will be the first thing to be judged on the day of judgement’
Jummah:
Friday prayer
Friday is the holy day of Muslims.
Sermon is given by Imam and men must attend it unless they are travelling.
The prophet said ‘Salah in congregation is 25 times more superior than salah performed alone’
It is a religious ritual that goes back to the practise of the prophet.
Bathe (ghusl) / wear clean clothes / apply perfume / attend the mosque / listen to the sermon (khutbah) / give charity
