Unit 2 Lesson 10.5 3rd Pillar of Islam

What is the third Pillar of Islam?

• Fasting
• Pilgrimage
• Prayer
• Charity

What does the word zakat mean?

• Fasting
• Prayer
• Pilgrimage
• Purification

Why do Muslims believe that sharing wealth is important?

• To control greed
• To show off their wealth
• To gain more wealth
• To avoid paying taxes

What percentage of surplus wealth are Muslims required to share each year?

• 5%
• 10%
• 2.5%
• 20%

Who decides the proper amount of zakat to pay?

• The government
• Individuals
• Religious officials
• Charitable organizations

What did zakat often go to in medieval times?

• Funding scientific research
• Constructing public fountains
• Building mosques
• Supporting the military

What does zakat pay for today?

• Expensive vacations for religious officials
• Luxury items for the wealthy
• Soup kitchens, clothing, and shelter for the poor
• Weapons for terrorists

What is an example of a good cause that zakat can support?

• Paying school fees for children
• Buying luxury cars for religious officials
• Building mansions for the wealthy
• Funding political campaigns

What is the Jewish concept of charitable giving called?

• Charity
• Zakat
• Tithes
• Tzedakah

What do Christians call their donations to support their houses of worship and charitable activities?

• Tzedakah
• Charity
• Tithes
• Zakat