ovde - vera znanje mir

unable to ensure the means of their development by themselves.”
(Catechism of the Catholic Church)
This tells wealthy nations, like the G8 countries, that they have the
responsibility to help the other nations develop. A Christian would
respond to this by attempting to persuade governments to aid
lesser-developed countries more through protests and petitions. This
was done in 2002 when over 750,000 people marched in London and
persuaded the British Government not to supply Israel with weapons
that cause havoc in Palestine. Though this may not be directly aimed
at poverty, wars, as I mentioned before, are a huge cause of Less
Developed Countries.
Too much wealth, and the desire for wealth, is looked down upon by
Christianity. In the New Testament, it says,
“People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into
many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and
destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” (1
Timothy 6: 9-10)
This evidently claims that the desire for money leads people into evil
and wrongdoing. A Christian would respond to this by using their money
effectively, throughout life, and also setting an example by not
desiring wealth. If there is money left over, they would save it and
not spend it all. It seems that religion has predicted the troubles of
the modern world, i.e. debt, and has warned followers of it.
Islam teaches that wealth is given by Allah to humanity and therefore
is not owned by anyone. Wealth is seen as a test for humans to see
their approach towards money and how rich should help the poor. Allah
instructs Muslims to give charity to unfortunate people, like those
poverty-stricken. There are three main forms of giving:
· Sadaqah is something done to help someone for Allah. Most of it
involves money but some simply giving their time, talents, or prayer
instead.
· Zakat is the third pillar of Islam and involves a Muslim, with
reasonable wealth, to give 2.5% of their income to the needy. Zakat is
a test to Muslims. Wealth is Allah’s and Muslims have to use money
efficiently; Zakat is the perfect thing to do or it would be
considered stealing from Allah. Most Muslims, including myself,
believe that 2.5% is far too little to donate and donate more. This
sign of charity has originated from Zakat and that is why it is so
important in teaching the values of a religious Muslim.
· Zakat-ul-Fitr is an additional payment at the end of Ramadan.
Muslims donate on the festival Id-ul-Fitr to the poor. This usually
represents the cost of a meal for each family member. As I mentioned
before, Muslims usually donate more than what is required.
Zakat-ul-Fitr is commanded because it comes after the month of
Ramadan; the month of Muslim fasting. After a month of fasting and
realizing the pain & hunger of the poor, most Muslims donate out of
kindness.
Islam undoubtedly considers wealth and charity a very large part of
judgment by God. In the Qur’an it states:
“Those who in charity spend of their goods by night and by day, in