Religious Studies A-Level
Khums
What Khums means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Khums
A 20% tax paid by Shi'a Muslims on their excess income.
Topics that use Khums
- Islam – Practices that shape and express religious identity: The Five Pillars and the ummah (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
Using Khums in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
Practise Religious Studies questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Religious Studies A-Level terms7 days Premium · Then free forever · No card, no charge