1. Muslim organisationMuslim organisation to relieve poverty
into relieve poverty in the UKthe UK
2. 4.10 How Muslim organisations help to4.10 How Muslim
organisations help to relieve poverty in the UKrelieve poverty in
the UK It distributes Zakah and Sadaqah locally to support families
on low incomes It helps widows and orphans financially It organises
the collection of unwanted furniture and distributes it to those in
need, free of charge It has a volunteer service that provides home
help and respite through carers and visitors for the elderly who
live alone and people who are ill at home or in hospital 3. Why do
they help?Why do they help? Care and compassion for others is part
of showing ones love for Allah. The Quran saysAllah will deprive
usury of all blessing, but will give increase for deeds of charity:
for He loves not creatures ungrateful and sinner.(Quran, 2: 276)
Muhammad is the final prophet and we must follow his path , he
said:"Indeed, an ignorant man who is generous is dearer to God than
a worshipper who is miserly." Muslims are part of the ummah
(worldwide Muslims community) which means that they are equal and
should help each other no matter what. Faith in Allah is not just
about belief but also about action Muslims believe that Allah had
created everyone equal and therefore no-one should be rich at the
expense of others 4. How do you feel when looking at theseHow do
you feel when looking at these pictures?pictures? ? 5. An exam
question for you to answer...An exam question for you to answer...
Describe the work of one Muslim agency aiming to end world poverty
(i.e. Muslim welfare house) (8 marks) Possible points you should
have in your answer To improve living conditions of the whole
community in Islington To help people improve their quality of life
through long term , well paid employment and self- employment. To
encourage young people to be part of the community by providing
skills training and healthy lifestyle programs. 6. 4.11 The
reasons4.11 The reasons why Muslimwhy Muslim organisations work
toorganisations work to 7. Recap: Why do they help?Recap: Why do
they help? Care and compassion for others is part of showing ones
love for Allah. The Quran saysAllah will deprive usury of all
blessing, but will give increase for deeds of charity: for He loves
not creatures ungrateful and sinner.(Quran, 2: 276) Muhammad is the
final prophet and we must follow his path , he said:"Indeed, an
ignorant man who is generous is dearer to God than a worshipper who
is miserly." Muslims are part of the ummah (worldwide Muslims
community) which means that they are equal and should help each
other no matter what. Faith in Allah is not just about belief but
also about action Muslims believe that Allah had created everyone
equal and therefore no-one should be rich at the expense of others
8. Why is it important for Muslims to helpWhy is it important for
Muslims to help others?others? Obeying Allah is the most important
thing for any Muslims, and Allah has commanded that they should
give to charity and care for the needy Muslims wish to become
closer to Allah. Muhammad (PBUH) said that an ignorant person who
is generous is closer to Allah than someone who is full of prayer
but mean Muslims believe that on the last day they will have to
explain how they have used the gifts (especially wealth) that Allah
has entrusted to them Giving will be rewarded by Allah Giving Zakah
purifies everything a Muslim owns Islam is a brotherhood Ummah and
all Muslims should share with each other Muhammad (PBUH) always
helped other people in need and Muslims should follow his example
9. Youre taskYoure task Give 2 examples on why it is important for
Muslims to help others (4 marks)
