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What is the literal meaning of the word Zakat?
What is the literal meaning of the word Zakat?
- To give
- To fast
- To purify (correct)
- To pray
What is the purpose of Zakat according to the text?
What is the purpose of Zakat according to the text?
- To increase the wealth of the giver
- To benefit only the person who performs it
- To fulfill a personal obligation
- To establish economic security for the poor (correct)
What is the difference between Zakat and the other pillars of Islam?
What is the difference between Zakat and the other pillars of Islam?
- Zakat is not an act of worship
- Zakat is only for the benefit of the giver
- Zakat is not an obligatory payment
- Zakat is a material form of worship (correct)
Flashcards
Meaning of 'Zakat'
Meaning of 'Zakat'
Zakat means 'to purify' in Arabic.
Zakat's Purpose
Zakat's Purpose
Zakat's main purpose is to ensure economic security for the poor and needy.
Zakat & Other Pillars
Zakat & Other Pillars
Zakat is a material act of worship, unlike prayers, fasting, or pilgrimage, which are spiritual.
Study Notes
Etymology of Zakat
- The literal meaning of the word Zakat is "to cleanse" or "to purify"
Purpose of Zakat
- The purpose of Zakat is to purify one's wealth and soul by giving a portion of it to the poor and needy
Distinction from Other Pillars of Islam
- Zakat is distinct from the other pillars of Islam as it is a financial obligation, whereas the others are physical or spiritual obligations
- Zakat is also unique in that it is a mandatory act of charity, unlike other acts of charity which are voluntary
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