Muslim Practices

What are the types of obligatory charity in Islam?

Zakat, Zakat al-Fitr, and Qurbani.

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What is Zakat?

A donation made by Muslim’s whose personal wealth exceeds the Nisab threshold. It can be donated at any time of the year, but most choose to donate in the last 10 days of Ramadan as it is believed the rewards for doing so are greatly increased at this tim

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What is Zakat al-Fitr

A donation made by all Muslims who are eligible to partake in Ramadan and those living within in their house (such as children). It is given at the end of Ramadan, before Eid prayers.

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What is Qurbani?

A donation made by those who meet the Nisab threshold. Traditionally, a livestock animal is sacrificed, but a lot of Western Muslims and those living in non-Islamic countries provide a monetary donation instead. It must be donated across the three-day per

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What are the types of non-obligatory charity in Islam?

Sadaqah and Sadaqah Jariyah.

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What is Sadaqah?

This is a type of voluntary charity that is not demanded but that is highly recommended. This includes doing something outside of your religious obligations, be it volunteering at a homeless charity or making a charity donation off your own back.

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What is Sadaqah Jariyah?

This, like Sadaqah, is a type of voluntary charity, but it relates to acts that keep on giving, so long-term acts. This doesn’t include things like donating a food parcel, but rather installing a water well or planting a tree.

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What is the night of power?

An Islamic festival to commemorate the reciting of the Qur'an by the Prophet Muhammed.

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Why is the night of power important for Muslims?

The night of power is important for muslims as it is seen as the holiest night of the year, where angels come down to earth.

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What is the Hajj?

The Hajj is the pilgrimage to the Holy City of Mecca.

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What are the 7 stages of Hajj?

Step 1 – Ihram and Intentions.
Step 2 – Mina aka “City of tents”
Step 3 – Mina to Arafat, 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah.
Step 4 – Muzdalifah.
Step 5 – Rami – Stoning the devil.
Step 6 – Nahr.
Step 7 – Farewell Tawaf.

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How many obligatory acts are there in Shi'a islam?

Ten.

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What are the obligatory acts of Shi'a islam?

Salah
Sawm
Zakah
Hajj
Jihad
Khums
Amr-bil-Maroof
Nahil Anril Munkar
Tawalia
Tabarra

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What is Salah?

Committing to daily prayers.

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What is Sawm?

Fasting from just before dawn until sunset.

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What is Zakah?

Giving a proportion of your wealth to help the poor.

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What is a Jihad?

The struggle to keep belief in Allah and follow his rules, to follow the Five Pillars of Islam successfully and to defend Islam.

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What is Khums?

20 per cent annual tax. This tax is paid on any profit earned by Shi’a Muslims. The money is split between charities supporting Islamic education and anyone who is descended from Muhammad who is in need.

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What is Amr-bil-Maroof?

Encouraging people to do what is good: Enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong (Surah 9:71). Maruf is anything that has been approved in Shari’ah law.

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What is Nahil Anril Munkar?

Forbidding evil by discouraging people from doing what is wrong.

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What is Tawalia?

Showing love. This includes both love for God and love for those who follow him.

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What is Tabarra?

Disassociation. Shi’a Muslims should not associate with God’s enemies.

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