Money in Islam

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/money-in-islam

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scope of wealth?Encompasses livestock, commodities, real estate, and currency
2. What is the permissible economic activities?Trade, agriculture, industry, handicrafts, and ethical investments
3. What kinds of things are considered money in Islam?In Islam, money includes not just coins but also things that can be sold or traded, like animals, crops, metals, and houses.
4. Why is it important to earn money in a good way?Muslims believe money is a trust from God, so it must be earned honestly and used to help others and keep fairness.

Riba: Interest or usury; any excess charged on a loan or commodity exchange, strictly forbidden in Islam.
Halal: Permissible or lawful according to Islamic law; applies to earnings, investments, and consumption.
Haram: Forbidden or unlawful according to Islamic law; includes earnings from prohibited activities or dealings.
Amanah: A trust or responsibility, particularly referring to wealth as a trust from God to be managed ethically.