Religious Studies GCSE

Khums

What Khums means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Khums

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In Shi'a Islam, a 20% tax on surplus income, half going to religious leaders for Islamic education and half supporting the poor and descendants of Muhammad.

AQA · Islam - 3.1.5.2 Practices

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Islam - 3.1.5.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)

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