1. Ibadat –Rituals or More

2. Literal Meaning:
The basic concept implied by the root word, 'abd, is that of acknowledging someone other than oneself
Holding supremacy or enjoying over lordship
Abdicating one's freedom and independence in big favor, of relinquishing any resistance to or disobedience
Surrendering oneself totally to one’s authority
Its not slavery or bondage which tantamount to similar status, the sense conveys to the mind of Arabs is of this very factor, namely, Slavery / Bondage

3. In Fiqh
The Arabic word ibadah (عبادة) or ibada has connotations of obedience, submission, and humility.
In Islam, ibadah is the ultimate obedience, the ultimate submission, and the ultimate humility to Allah (God) along with the ultimate love for Him.
Ibadah is the reason for the existence of all humanity.. Following Islamic beliefs and practices – its commands, prohibitions, the halal, and the haram.
Ibadah cannot be forced upon another person

4. 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 Christianity
Leading congregation of Hajj in Islam

5. 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-Jaria
Human rights- Haqooq-ul-Ebad
Truth and Truthfulness

6. 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]

7. 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 (??????)

8. Infradi-o-Ijtamai fwayid
Collective and Individual Benefits

9. 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

10. Collective Spirit of Brotherhood Equality Realization of others’ pain
Foundation of healthy society
Implementation of Shariah
Development of values
Strength of social relations
Social development
Social betterment/welfare
Spirit of mutual help

11. Ibadat/ 5 ibadah-five pillars of Islam
Faith or belief in the Oneness of God and the finality of the prophethood of Muhammad;
Namaz /Establishment of the daily prayers;
Zakat /Concern for and almsgiving to the needy;
Roza /Self-purification through fasting;
Hajj/The pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are able.
Jihad !!!!!!

12. 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

13. Zakat Concept Difference B/w Zakat and Sadq`aat,Nifaq,Khums,Fay,Haq
Purity, Tazkiya
Three important constituents
Rate, Time, threshold
Difference B/w Zakat and Sadq`aat,Nifaq,Khums,Fay,Haq

14. Nature
Rate
Time
Threshold
Wealth & precious Metals
2.5 %
Annual
Equivalent of 7.5 Tola Silver
Agri-Production
10% of irrigated
5% of Arid
On every yield
No Minimum thresholh
Live stock
Goats 1/40,
Camels 1G/5C,
Cows 1/30
40 Goats,
5 Camels,
30 Cows
Trade-in-Stock
52,000 Rs and more
Minerals or buried wealth
20%
No minimum

15. Functions of Zakat

16. (a) A religious function:
In this respect zakat is a manifestation of the faith that affirms that God is the sole owner of everything in the universe, and what men hold is a trust in their hand over which God made them trustees to discharge it as He has laid down:
Al-Quran Surah Al-Hadid (57:7) "Believe in Allah and His Messenger and spend of that over which He made you trustees"
It is also an expression of gratitude towards the Bestower Who said: "If you give thanks, I will give you more." (Quran 14:7)

17. (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

18. 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)

19. 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

20. 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 ?

21. 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

22. 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. 9-60

23. 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 and dissimilar. 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 inaam

24. And know that anything you obtain of war booty - then indeed, for Allah is one fifth of it and for the Messenger and for [his] near relatives and the orphans, the needy, and the [stranded] traveler, if you have believed in Allah and in that which 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 infiaal

25. They ask you, [O Muhammad], what they should spend
They ask you, [O Muhammad], what they should spend. Say, "Whatever you spend of good is [to be] for parents and relatives and orphans and the needy and the traveler. And whatever you do of good - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it."

26. [Charity is] for the poor who have been restricted for the cause of Allah , unable to move about in the land. An ignorant [person] would think them self-sufficient because of their restraint, but you will know them by their [characteristic] sign. They do not ask people persistently [or at all]. And whatever you spend of good - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it