Islamic Wealth and Poverty
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- Created on: 30-11-13 11:27
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- Wealth and Poverty
- What are the causes?
- War
- Unfair trade
- Being born into debt
- Natural Disasters
- Lack of Education
- Why might a Muslim give to the poor?
- The Qur’an encourages you to share your wealth with others.
- One of the pillars of Islam is Zakat. It is a duty to give 2.5% to the poor once a year.
- Muhammad (pbuh) did this. He encouraged people to help those in need.
- Allah is always watching. Your good deeds will be rewarded.
- “He is not a true Muslims who eats his fill while his neighbour is hungry.”
- Why do Muslims teach about the use of money?
- Wealth is a test from Allah. God is watching how you use your money.
- Muslims should take care of their own families first and then help others.
- Zakat that involves sharing money once a year with those in need.
- It is wrong to charge interest as this enables the rich to take advantage of the poor.
- Money should be used responsibly not on drugs or gambling.
- “O you who believe, do not charge people interest (riba) , doubling and quadrupling your money”
- How might
Islamic belief affect choice of career?
- Gambling is haram. No jobs that involve gambling or making things involved with this.
- Charging interest is haram. This enables the rich to take extra from the poor. No jobs in banks.
- Alcohol and smoking is haram. No jobs involving selling or making these products
- Helpful jobs that care for others are halal eg. Doctor, Nurse, teacher, Vet, Lawyer, Postman.
- Jobs that care for the environment and Allah’s world is halal, eg. Gardner, environmentalist, Politician.
- “Allah has created you and your handiwork.”
- What are the causes?
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