Islamic Accounting Standards: Accounting for Zakah
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What is the meaning of Zakah?

  • Blessing, purification, increase, and cultivation of good deeds (correct)
  • A voluntary donation for the needy
  • A charitable contribution for specific categories
  • A religious tax on wealth and income
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the central features of Islam's five pillars?

  • Declaration of faith (shahada)
  • Charitable donations (sadaqah) (correct)
  • Pilgrimage (hajj)
  • Fasting
  • What is the difference between Zakah and charity?

  • Charity is specified in the Quran, while Zakat is not
  • Zakat is a compulsory levy on wealth and income, while charity is voluntary (correct)
  • Zakat can be given to any person, while charity has specific beneficiaries
  • Charity is paid for a specified purpose, while Zakat is not
  • Who are allowed to receive Zakah according to the Quran?

    <p>The poor, the needy, and those employed to administer the funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sadaqah refer to in relation to Zakah?

    <p>Charitable donations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Zakah and Charity

    • Zakah means purification and growth, as it purifies one's wealth and soul, and brings growth to the individual and society.

    Difference between Zakah and Charity

    • Zakah is obligatory for Muslims who meet certain conditions, whereas charity (Sadaqah) is voluntary and can be given at any time.

    Central Features of Islam

    • The five pillars of Islam are Shahadah, Salat, Zakah, Sawm, and Hajj; the correct answer is that Jihad is NOT one of the central features.

    Recipients of Zakah

    • According to the Quran, the following eight categories of people are allowed to receive Zakah: the poor, the needy, the zakah collectors, the new converts to Islam, the slaves in bondage, the debtors, the warriors in the cause of Allah, and the wayfarers.

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    Learn about the Islamic perspective on accounting for Zakah, including its meaning, significance, and regulations. Explore the obligations and purposes of Zakah in accordance with Shari'ah law.

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