Pronunciation:
zack-ah • (noun)
Alternate Spellings:
Zakah
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Definition:
Almsgiving; one of the five "pillars" of
Islam. Muslims who have wealth remaining over the year must pay a certain
percentage to aid those in need. While it can be paid anytime during the
year, many people prefer to pay it during Ramadan.
Related Terms
• Sadaqah
• Sadaqah
al-Fitr
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