The document outlines lessons from an introductory course on Islam, including a review of the declaration of faith, a lesson on giving zakat and fasting during Ramadan. It provides details on the obligations, procedures and exceptions for performing zakat and fasting during Ramadan, as well as presenting information on upcoming lessons on prayers and a mosque visit.

1. Beginners’
Course on Islam
Lesson 7

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Revision
 TheDeclaration of Faith requires the
believer to declare two things. What are
they?
 Wouldthe declaration be valid if the
second part is left out?
 Why?

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Revision

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Lesson Outline
 Presentation by Mark and Illi
 To Give Zakat
 Fasting in the month of Ramadan

5. 23rd August 2012
The Five Daily Prayers
Will be presented by: Mark and Illi

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To Perform Zakat

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To Perform Zakat:
Introduction
 Zakat literally means:
 Growth in goodness
 Increase
 Purifying/ making pure

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To Perform Zakat:
Introduction
 The act of giving/performing zakat means purifying one’s
wealth to gain Allah’s blessings to make it grow in
goodness.
Take, [O, Muhammad], from their wealth a charity by which
you purify them and cause them increase, and invoke [
Allah 's blessings] upon them. Indeed, your invocations are
reassurance for them. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing.
Quran: 9 - 103

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To Perform Zakat:
Types of Zakat
Zakat
Zakat on
Due
Property
Ramadan

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Obligatory Zakat:
Zakat on Property
The Giver:
1. is a Muslim;
2. not a slave;
3. The owner is
known.

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Obligatory Zakat:
Zakat on Property
The Wealth:
1. The wealth has reached it’s
minimum limit (nisab);
2. The wealth is owned for a period of
one lunar year;
3. The wealth is fully owned
and controlled.

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HOW
MUCH??

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Zakat on Property:
Who are the recipients?
Needy
Poor
Aamil
Muallaf
Riqaab
Gharimeen
Sabilillah
Way-Farer

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Obligatory Zakat:
Zakat due Ramadan
 It is a zakat to be performed in the month of Ramadan.
 It is compulsory upon every Muslim who lived throughout
Ramadan.
 Can be given in the month of Ramadan, but must be
given before Eid prayers.

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HOW
MUCH??
o Head of every household is responsible for every
member of his family.
o The minimum amount for zakat al fitr is one sa`
(2.5kg approx.) of food, grain or dried fruit for
each member of the family.

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Reflect

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Fasting in the
Month of
Ramadan

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Why do Muslims Fast?

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Why do Muslims Fast?
“O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you
as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye
may (learn) self-restraint,-”
Quran, 2:183

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Types of Fasting
Fasting in the
Fasting in any
month of
other day/month
Ramadan
OBLIGATORY Recommended

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Who is it upon?
Sound Physically
Baligh Fit
Mind
Free from Not
Menstruation Travelling

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How is it observed?
I. Begin with the intention to fast.
 Can be done in Arabic or in any language
that you are familiar with.
Example:
“I Intend to fast tomorrow for the month of
Ramadan, for the sake of Allah…”
 When to make the intention?
 The intention must be made/resolved
before sunrise.

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How is it observed?
II. One must remain from:

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How is it observed?
II. For how long?
 From sunrise to sunset.

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Question
 Can I fast for 365 days?

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Answer
 No.
 Thereare days which are made forbidden
for one to fast. These days are:
I. 1st day of Syawwal
II. 10th day of Zulhijjah
III. 3 days preceding „Eidul Adha

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End
 Thank you for coming.
 Any Questions?

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Lesson 10: Mosque Visit