sadaqah
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Zakat is a form of sadaqah or alms giving
Its name means “to purify,” and it must be given to specific recipients to complete the act of worship. It is one of the five pillars of Islam and must be paid on all surplus wealth that has been kept for a complete lunar year (Arabic: “Hijra”) after having first deducted any outstanding debts someone may owe. One may give…
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