terminology
Zakat
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What is Zakat in Islamic practice?
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The mandatory charitable giving of 2.5% of one's accumulated wealth (surplus capital) to the poor and needy. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Explanation
Zakat is viewed as a form of purification and a means to mitigate wealth inequality within the Ummah.
Source or basis: Quran 9:60
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