INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT

ISLAMIC INSTITUITION
(MPU 3313)
FOM3
ISLAMIC INSTITUITION
ISLAMIC AND CULTURE CENTRE IN
BELGIUM (ZAKAT)

Name : PRASHANTINI
ID

: 1132701751

Date

: 14 January 2016

ISLAMIC AND CULTURE CENTRE IN BELGIUM (ZAKAT)

The Institute has been established in 1983 in order to

accomplish the following objectives such as training second and
third generation Islamic religion teachers to meet the needs in
this area. Moreover Training imams by putting at their disposal all
the required material. This will give them the chance to provide
the best performance by completing the trainings of the religious,
professional and language teachers who are already employed.
Enrich the religious and pedagogic training of imams so that they
can complete their task in the best way. This involves prayer and
preaching. Contributing towards Muslims who want to support the
education in Belgium. Familiarize second and third generation
Muslims by giving them the opportunity to study Islam. Provide
diplomas recognized by both the Belgian government and the
Islamic universities. Turning the Islamic Institution into the future
Islamic university of Europe.
They
also
emphasise
on
the
study of
regulations of the Institute
since students have different occupations,
the Institute opted for a credit system.
A module takes 18
weeks and is
concluded with an examination session.
Classes
take place every Saturday and Sunday from 9h till 15h.
The entire course takes four years. Afterwards the student obtains
a degree in Islamic sciences and the Arabic language. The classes
are given in Arabic. The faculty consists of specialists in the
Arabic language, science and education. These experts reside in
Belgium and have extensive experience in the field of education.
Besides achieving the self-imposed targets,
including the
training of teachers, imams and preachers, the
Institute also offers a variety of services such as Knowledge of the
Arabic
language,
The
sciences
of
islamic
law
,
Qur'ansciences,Hadithsciences and Educational sciences.
What is zakat?

Established in the second year of the Hegira, the zakat (the

purifying social taxes) represents the third pillar of Islam.
The purpose of paying zakat is purification: zakat is purifying
because it purifies the soul from greediness and establishes a
sense of sharing. It doesn't diminish what we have since it's
bringing us blessings.
Zakat is often linked to prayer in about 82 verses in the Qur'an.
This twinning is of great importance, stresses Sheik alSa'dy (deceased in 1376 of the Hegira /1956 AD.):
In the Quran, God often links prayer to zakat. The reason behind
this is that prayer symbolizes the sincerity and adoration towards
the Adored and his/her contribution to helping others, whereas
zakat and alms are symbol for the generosity toward His
creatures. Op deze manier wordt de uiting van geluk van een
dienaar(es) gellustreerd door zijn medewerking om zich nuttig te
stellen
voor
de
gewone
mensen...".
(Taysr al-Karm al-Rahmn f tafsr kalm al-Mannn p.24)
Zakat was established by the Holy Qur'an and the Sunna (the
prophetic traditions): In the Qur'an we read: "Levy alms on thei
belongings
in
order
to
purify
and
bless
them.
(Sura Repentance, nr. 9, verse 103)
The Prophet (pbuh) presents zakat as one of the pillars of Islam:
"Islam is based on five pillars: testifying that there is no deity but
Allah and that Muhammad is His Messenger, fulfill Salaah
(prayer), paying Zakat (compulsory charity),fasting Ramadan
and making the Hajj (pilgrimage) to the House, . Transmitted by
al-Bukhary and Muslim (according
to
the companion Abdullah Ibn'Umar).