Outline a Muslim teaching on wealth and poverty, Explain why there is a need for world development, Analyse and explain the work of ONE Muslim agency working for world development.

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1A) Outline a Muslim teaching on wealth and poverty.

2A) Explain why there is a need for world development.

3A) Analyse and explain the work of ONE Muslim agency working for world development.

Islam is a complete way of life; Islam is a faith which is appreciated all over the world and embraced by the young and old. Islam is derived from the Arabic root "Salema": peace, purity, submission and obedience. In the religious sense, Islam means submission to the will of God and obedience to His law.

Islam has 5 main principles (laws) which must be obeyed by every Muslim, these are a frame work of a Muslims life, these five principles are also known as the five pillars of Islam these five pillars consist of -

  •  “Shahaddat” which means “To bear witness that there is none worthy of worship save Allah and that Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is the Messenger of Allah.”
  •  “Salat” which means and consists of 5 daily prayers to Allah.
  • “Zakat” this is when a Muslim gives their money to people in needed
  • “Sawam” this is when a Muslim fasts in the month Ramadan for Allah.
  • “Hajj” this is when a Muslim performs the holy pilgrimage to Mecca, the house of Allah.

Giving charity is recognized all over the world, and in many religions giving charity is compulsory. Even people with no faith recognize generosity as a unique quality.  Islam is a religion which acknowledges the importance of giving charity. Zakat is the third obligatory pillar of Islam; Zakat is an act of generosity towards people in poverty, in order for any Muslim to perform Zakat it is important for them to have reached the Nisab which is a certain amount of wealth, 2.5% of your wealth is the minimum amount and qualifies for Zakat. The word Zakat means ‘purification’, when a Muslim is performing Zakat they are purifying their wealth and they are purifying their heart from greed. Zakat is an obligation upon every Muslim.

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BUT! To give Zakat you’re earnings must be halal. Allah has showered us with blessings and favours and one of those blessings which he has bestowed upon us is wealth.

The Quran deals with the economic aspects and provides teachings for a Muslim on the correct way of earning and spending their money. The wealth which you earn must be spent for the pleasure of Allah and spent on yourself enough to fulfil your own needs.  

The Quran indicates a way to deal with economic infrastructure. It clearly states a “halal” and “haram” way to earn a living. The ...

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