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zakat
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zakat [ˈzakat]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Islam) Islam an annual tax on Muslims to aid the poor in the Muslim community
[from Arabic zakāt alms]
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Noun1.zakat - the fourth pillar of Islam is almsgiving as an act of worshipzakat - the fourth pillar of Islam is almsgiving as an act of worship; "the zakat is earmarked for the poor and disabled"
charity - an activity or gift that benefits the public at large
pillar of Islam - (Islam) one of the five religious obligations accepted by all Muslims
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5% of their annual savings in cash, and in certain mentionable commodities as Zakaat, yet they were expected to give away everything beyond their immediate requirement i.
A taxonomy of Jihad by Zaidi, Manzar / Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ)
ae A Ramadan appeal from the Dhaka Project During the Holy Month of Ramadan and the season for Zakaat, may I, on behalf of The Dhaka Project appeal to your generosity to help the 700 children under our care and attention.
A Ramadan appeal from the Dhaka Project by 7 Days (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
The primary responsibility of the Religious Affairs Ministry is to organize participation in the Hajj and other Muslim religious pilgrimages and to distribute zakaat.
Pakistan by International Religious Freedom Report
 
 
 
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