Causes and Solutions to Poverty

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What are some of the main causes of poverty according to the text? (Give at least three).

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Illness, disability, and accidents; internal and external wars; natural disasters; unemployment; economic and social injustice; shift from agriculture/manufacturing to consumer-based services.

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How do internal and external conflicts contribute to poverty?

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They destroy capabilities, drain resources, and displace people.

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What does the Prophet (PBUH) say about a believer who ignores his hungry neighbor?

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“He is not a believer whose stomach is filled while his neighbor goes hungry and he knows about it.”

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How does Islam encourage protecting the environment as part of addressing poverty?

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The Prophet (PBUH) said planting trees or cultivating land is charity if people or animals benefit from it.

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What is the role of Zakat in reducing poverty?

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It redistributes wealth, ensures fairness, and provides for the poor under state supervision.

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How does trust in Allah and avoiding laziness help Muslims fight poverty?

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It motivates people to work hard while relying on Allah for sustenance, just like birds that seek food daily.

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Why does poverty exist in the Muslim world today?

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Because of wars, misuse of resources, unemployment, natural disasters, economic injustice, and lack of investment in education/skills.

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Which of the mentioned causes of poverty do you think has the biggest effect today? Why?

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Unemployment, because population growth is high and many people lack opportunities for decent work.

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What role can education and skill training play in solving poverty?

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It empowers people to find jobs, start businesses, and become independent instead of depending on charity.

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If you were to design an app to reduce poverty, what features would you include?

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Donation tracking, skill-training resources, job-matching services, Zakat calculator, and direct support to needy families.