Difference between Zakat and Tax First I would like to say that Zakat is related to religion and tax is related to government. In no way Zakat and tax can go together; they are different in many respects. While zakat has a religious sanctity‚ tax is not like that. Tax is collected from all citizens of a country. The government collects tax for the overall development of the country; On the other hand‚ Zakat is only imposed on Muslims. Zakat is fixed as per the Holy Quran and cannot be changed by
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surrender Jhansi and fought bravely attired as a male during the Revolt of 1857 and died in the battle field fighting the British forces. Her courage inspired many Indians to rise against the alien rule. Another woman whom we remember in this context was Hazrat Mahal Begum. She was the wife of the deposed ruler of Lucknow who actively took part in the revolt of 1857 against the Doctrine of Lapse under which Dalhousie wanted her to surrender Lucknow. She gave stiff resistance. But after the fall of Lucknow
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CHAPTER 9 The Sasanid Empire and the Rise of Islam‚ 200–1200 I. The Sasanid Empire‚ 224–651 A. Politics and Society 1. The Sasanid kingdom was established in 224 and controlled the areas of Iran and Mesopotamia. The Sasanids confronted Arab pastoralists on their Euphrates border and the Byzantine Empire on the west. Relations with the Byzantines alternated between war and peaceful trading relationships. In times of peace‚ the Byzantine cities of Syria and the Arab nomads who guided
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Development of Accounting Theory Based on Islamic Principles and Accounting Standards Setting Mechanism Shaukat Amer Assistant Professor COMSAT Institute of Information Technology Attock Pakistan Shaukat_amer@comsats.edu.pk Abstract The purpose of this paper to explore the possibility to look for a new accounting theory and accounting standards setting mechanism under some of Islamic principles.The paper has discussed basic Islamic principles of “Amanah” (Custody)‚ “Shahadat” (Testimony)
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Define the Terms of Qiyas Describe the terms of Qiyas In Sunni Islamic jurisprudence‚ the qiyas (Arabic قياس) is the process of analogical reasoning in which the teachings of the Hadith are compared and contrasted with those of the Quran‚ i.e.‚ in order to make an analogy with a known injunction (nass) to a new injunction. As a result of this method‚ the ruling of the Sunnah and the Qur’an may be used as a means to solve or provide a response to a new problem that may arise. This‚ however‚ is only
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Delhi Attractions Delhi has seen a number of dynasties to take birth and die in its soil for many centuries. The monuments‚ cenotaphs and mausoleums of kings and queens fringed in the city still narrate the bloody heritage of the city. You will also be amazed to see the sky high forts and palaces depicting the grandeur of yore as you take tour in Delhi. Some famous destinations which you should visit once you come in Delhi are - Red Fort Red Fort‚ New Delhi Built in the red sandstone‚ the magnificent
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Muhammad’s mother Aminah died when he was a young child. * Muhammad was raised by his uncle Abu Talib who was a wealthy merchant. * In the course of working for his uncle‚ Muhammad met his future wife the wealthy widow Khadija * The marriage of Muhammad and Khadija saw the birth of six children * After spending considerable time in prayer and spiritual searching Muhammad experienced the night of power "Laylat-ul-Qadr * It was here he received the command to proclaim the message
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Jammu and Kashmir i/ˌdʒɑːmuː/ & /ˈkæʃmɪər/ is the northernmost state of India. It is situated mostly in the Himalayan mountains. Jammu and Kashmir shares a border with the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south and internationally with the People’s Republic of China to the north and east and the Pakistan-administered territories of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit–Baltistan‚ to the west and northwest respectively. Formerly a part of the erstwhile Princely State of Kashmir and Jammu‚ which governed
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The status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millennia.[4][5] From equal status with men in ancient times[6] through the low points of the medieval period‚[7] to the promotion of equal rights by many reformers‚ the history of women in India has been eventful. In modern India‚ women have held high offices in India including that of the President‚ Prime Minister‚ Speaker of the Lok Sabha and Leader of the Opposition. As of 2011‚ the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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1. My Favourite monument- TAJ MAHAL Everyone has their own favorite time to see the Taj Mahal. Crowds will distract you from the cool‚ serene presence of this flawless monument. The best way is to try arriving just as it opens or as it is about to close. A few minutes alone in the perpetually echoing inner sanctum will reward you far more than several hours spent on a guided tour. The sensuously curving lines of the temple of love demand to be savored without interruption‚ then the presence
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