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Zakat
- Parts of Speech: Noun
- Definitions: In Islam, zakat is the obligatory giving of a set proportion of ones wealth to charity.
- Pronunciations: US: /zəˈkɑt/; UK: /zɑːˈkæt/
- Origin and Usage: The word zakat comes from the Arabic root word "z-k-w" which means "to grow" or "to increase". In Islam, zakat is considered one of the five pillars of the faith, along with shahada (faith), salat (prayer), sawm (fasting), and hajj (pilgrimage). Muslims are required to give 2.5% of their wealth to charity each year, and this giving is seen as a way to purify ones wealth and help those in need.
- Synonyms: Charity, almsgiving, tithe
- Related Words: Faith, mosque, prayer, Quran, Sunni
- Example Sentences:
- Every year, during Ramadan, Muslims around the world give zakat to help the poor and needy.
- Zakat is not just a way to help those in need, it is also seen as a way to purify ones wealth.
- The amount of zakat that a Muslim is required to give is 2.5% of their wealth.