The Third Pillar of IslamThe Third Pillar of IslamThe Third Pillar of IslamThe Third Pillar of Islam

By Christine Jiyoung KimBy Christine Jiyoung KimBy Christine Jiyoung KimBy Christine Jiyoung Kim

AlmsgivingAlmsgivingAlmsgivingAlmsgiving

The Arabic word for this pillar is: “Zakat”

⇐This is how you would write it

The Arabic word for this pillar is: “Zakat”

⇐This is how you would write it

What is “Zakat”? What is “Zakat”? What is “Zakat”? What is “Zakat”?

Zakat, or almsgiving, is considered to be expression of devotion to God for Muslims. It represents the attempt to provide food and give financial support to the poorer individuals of society, and it offers a means for a Muslim to purify his or her wealth and acheive salvation in return.

Zakat, or almsgiving, is considered to be expression of devotion to God for Muslims. It represents the attempt to provide food and give financial support to the poorer individuals of society, and it offers a means for a Muslim to purify his or her wealth and acheive salvation in return.

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Do devote 2.5% of your yearly income and spend it for the benefit of a widow, orphans, and the poor.

Do devote to god in the form of a Zakat tax.

All Muslims must pay the Zakat tax.

Do devote 2.5% of your yearly income and spend it for the benefit of a widow, orphans, and the poor.

Do devote to god in the form of a Zakat tax.

All Muslims must pay the Zakat tax.

Don’tDon’t s sDon’tDon’t s s

Don’t be late when paying the Zakat tax.

Don’t pay Zakat ul-Fitr(The food form of Zakat tax) for the non-Muslim poor.

Don’t run away after not paying the tax.

Don’t be late when paying the Zakat tax.

Don’t pay Zakat ul-Fitr(The food form of Zakat tax) for the non-Muslim poor.

Don’t run away after not paying the tax.

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How do people know when someone paid the tax or not?

They have a certificate of proof.

How do people know when someone paid the tax or not?

They have a certificate of proof.

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