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Literal Meaning:

The basic concept implied by the root word, 'abd, is thatofacknowledging someone other than oneself

Holding supremacy or enjoying over lordship

Abdicating one's freedom and independence in bigfavor, of relinquishing any resistance to or disobedience

Surrendering oneselftotally to ones authority

Its not slavery or bondage which tantamount to similar

status, the sense conveys to the mind of Arabs is of thisvery factor, namely, Slavery / Bondage

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In Fiqh

The Arabic word ibadah ) or) ibada hasconnotations of obedience, submission, andhumility.

In Islam, ibadah is the ultimate obedience, theultimate submission, and the ultimate humility toAllah (God) along with the ultimate love for Him.

Ibadah is the reason for the existence of allhumanity.. Following Islamic beliefs and practices its commands, prohibitions, the halal, and theharam.

Ibadah cannot be forced upon another person

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Concept

Classical Concept

It includes anything refined for elites in the

form of worship, flattery, gifts etc

Any thing meant for Holy Royal

Brhaman in Hinduism

Confession in ChristianityLeading congregation of Hajj in Islam

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Modern Concept:

Rituals: Prayer, fasting, Ganga Ashnan, Idolatry etc

Thoughts: Prophet S.A.W used to worship in Cave Hira.

Ibadat of Hazrat Ibrahim A.S related to thoughts.

Experience:Self denial, love, Chilla, Mediation Wajjadh,Tasawuf,Zikar etc

Amer Bil Maroof wa Nahi En-el-Munkir

Social Work: Sadka-e-JariaHuman rights- Haqooq-ul-Ebad

Truth and Truthfulness

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Cont.

Islamic concept of Ibada is beautiful mix of all

definitions of ibada. As Allah said in Holy Quran

The Quran says:

"And to every nation We sent Messengers, ordering

them that they should worship Allah alone, obey Him,

and make their worship purely for Him; and that they

should avoid at-Taaghoot." [Sooratun-Nahl 16:36]

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Nature of Ibadat in Islam

Physical Ibada

Financial Ibada

Spiritual Ibada

(Thoughts) Fikri ibada

Primary ibada it includes five basic ibada. Prayer, fasting, zakat,

Hajj,Jihad (Obligatory)

Secondary ibada e.g. Charity, Nawafil, slaughtering of animal to Seek

mercy of Allah (Recommended)

Social ibada e.g. Greetings, Eid, funeral namaz, Amanat (Optional)

Political ibada e.g. establishment of Islamic state etc (??????)

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Infradi-o-Ijtamai fwayid

Collective and Individual Benefits

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Individual Reimbursements

Individual benefits:

Faith or belief in the Oneness of God

Fulfillment of basic purpose of life

Nourishment of Self (Nafs)

Hatred for evil

Cause the mercy of Allah

Self purification

Sense of Responsibility

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Collective

Spirit of Brotherhood

Equality

Realization of others pain

Foundation of healthy society

Implementation of Shariah

Development of values

Strength of social relations

Social developmentSocial betterment/welfare

Spirit of mutual help

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Ibadat/ 5 ibadah-five pillars of Islam

1. Faith or belief in the Oneness of God and the finality

of the prophethood of Muhammad;

2. Namaz /Establishment of the daily prayers;

3. Zakat /Concern for and almsgiving to the needy;

4. Roza /Self-purification through fasting;

5. Hajj/The pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are

able.Jihad !!!!!!

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Some objectives

Namaz was declared as farz on 10 hijri

Roza was declared as farz on 2 hijri

Zakat was declared as farz on 2 hijri (9 hijri

rules)

Hajj was declared as Farz/wajib on 9 hijrai

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Zakat

Concept

Purity, Tazkiya

Three important constituents

Rate, Time, threshold

Difference B/w Zakat and

Sadq`aat,Nifaq,Khums,Fay,Haq

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Nature Rate Time ThresholdWealth &

precious Metals2.5 % Annual Equivalent of 7.5

Tola SilverAgri-Production 10% of irrigated

5% of Arid On everyyield No MinimumthresholhLive stock Goats 1/40,

Camels 1G/5C,

Cows 1/30Annual 40 Goats,

5 Camels,

30 CowsTrade-in-Stock 2.5 % Annual 52,000 Rs andmoreMinerals or

buried wealth 20% On everyyield No minimum14


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FUNCTIONS OF ZAKAT

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(a) A religious function:

In this respect zakat is a manifestation of the faith

that affirms that God is the sole owner ofeverything in the universe, and what men hold is

a trust in their hand over which God made themtrustees to discharge it as He has laid down:

Al-Quran Surah Al-Hadid (57:7) "Believe in Allah andHis Messenger and spend of that over which He madeyou trustees"

It is also an expression of gratitude towards theBestower Who said: "If you give thanks, I will give youmore." (Quran 14:7)

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(b) a social functions

Zakat makes a fair contribution to social

stability.

By purging the soul of the rich of selfishness

and the soul of the poor of envy and

resentment against society,

It stops up the channels leading to class

hatred and makes it possible for the springs of

brotherhood and solidarity to gush forth

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Socio-Economics Effects

Circulation of Wealth

Reduction in Poverty (Umer-bin abdul Aziz and

Saladin)

Economic Prosperity

Reduction in Unemployment

Increase in Investment Increase in consumption (Y= C+ S)

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Possibility of Working of Zakat

Corruption in Collection and Distribution

Increased administrative Cost

Exemptions in Payments of Zakat True Education

Collective Reimbursement by Govt

Separation of Zakat and Sadakat Trust Deficit on System

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Some important questions about

Zakat to ponder over

Can Zakat be given to Non-Muslims

Is it applicable on Non-Muslims

Can it be given to Mosques, Madaras etc

Can it be given in family ?

Do Holy Royals pay or receive Zakat ?

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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. 9-103

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Zakah expenditures are only for the poor and for the

needy and for those employed to collect [zakah] and

for bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for

freeing captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and

for the cause of Allah and for the [stranded] traveler

- an obligation [imposed] by Allah . And Allah is

Knowing and Wise. 9-6022


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Agri production and Zakat

And He it is who causes gardens to grow, [both] trellised

and untrellised, and palm trees and crops of different

[kinds of] food and olives and pomegranates, similar anddissimilar. Eat of [each of] its fruit when it yields and give

its due [zakah] on the day of its harvest. And be not

excessive. Indeed, He does not like those who commit

excess. 6-141-inaam 23


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And know that anything you obtain of war booty - thenindeed, for Allah is one fifth of it and for the Messenger andfor [his] near relatives and the orphans, the needy, and the

[stranded] traveler, if you have believed in Allah and in thatwhich We sent down to Our Servant on the day of criterion -the day when the two armies met. And Allah , over all things,is competent. 8-41-infiaal

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They ask you, [O Muhammad], what they shouldspend. Say, "Whatever you spend of good is [to

be] for parents and relatives and orphans and theneedy and the traveler. And whatever you do ofgood - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it."

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[Charity is] for the poor who have been restricted forthe cause of Allah , unable to move about in the land.

An ignorant [person] would think them self-sufficientbecause of their restraint, but you will know them bytheir [characteristic] sign. They do not ask peoplepersistently [or at all]. And whatever you spend of

good - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it. 2-273 26


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