Islam teaches us that wealth is something given by God himself, by his own will, for the benefit of humanity and therefore should be shared. In Islam sharing your wealth and giving Zakaat is a compulsory act which every Muslim should carry out.

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A1. Muslim teachings on poverty, charitable giving and charity.

Islam teaches us that wealth is something given by God himself, by his own will, for the benefit of humanity and therefore should be shared. In Islam sharing your wealth and giving Zakaat is a compulsory act which every Muslim should carry out.

Poverty

Poverty can occur to any one at any given time; it is all up to God on who should be wealthy and who should live in poverty. People who live there life in poverty have nothing. Most people have no place to live; they have no food or water, and go on for days without eating anything.

 Islam aims to overcome poverty by helping those who are unfortunate and need our help the most. Every single Muslim in the world who earns a living is obliged to pay Zakaat. All this money is given to these poor people. Also people from around the world travel to poor countries to help people, with food, water and medicine.

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Nowadays there is a lot being done to overcome poverty, there are a lot of Islamic charities, such as Islamic relief or Muslim hands that help people living in poverty.

Zakaat

Zakah is the third pillar and basic duty of Islam. Every Muslim must perform Zakah as part of their worship (ibadaah) to God. Islam also teaches that the poor and the disadvantaged have a ‘title’ or a ‘right’ in the wealth of the rich, and constantly encourage the rich Muslims to fulfil that obligatory act.

For payment of Zakah there are three conditions:

  • Zakah is payable ...

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