{"name":"Faith in action","slug":"faith-in-action","description":"In our units on faith in action, we move beyond the scope of the mind and into the realm of practice. In these units, students are taught the foundational rituals of Islam, such as the five pillars, in order to cultivate a meaningful relationship with God.","url":"https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/faith-in-action","units":[{"name":"Fasting and zakat: Winning through sacrifice","slug":"fasting-and-zakat","number":"Unit 2.1","description":"It is normal for Muslim youth to question the purpose of religious rituals, especially those that involve sacrifice. This unit takes a multi-dimensional approach—physical, social, and spiritual—to understanding two core Islamic rituals: zakat and fasting in Ramadan. Students may wonder: Why do we give zakat, and how does it purify wealth? Is fasting just about avoiding food, or does it have a deeper purpose? In this unit, we examine how zakat and fasting foster spiritual purification, strengthen community bonds, and cultivate self-discipline in our lives. By the end of this unit, students will gain a greater appreciation for zakat and fasting, shifting their perspective on the role of rituals in daily life. Ultimately, they will recognize that Islamic rituals benefit us in both this life and the next.","category":"high_school","educational_level":"High School","url":"https://yaqeeninstitute.org/curriculum/faith-in-action/fasting-and-zakat","download_url":"https://4713562.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4713562/Teacher%20Portal/2.1%20Winning%20through%20sacrifice%20A%20rewarding%20means%20of%20worship/Unit-Kit-Winning-Through-Sacrifice.zip"}]}