It is an act of worship and spiritual investment. The literal meaning of "Zakah" is purity and it refers to the annual amount, in kind or coin, which a Muslim with means must distribute among the rightful beneficiaries. zakah does not only purify the property of the contributor but also purifies his heart from selfishness and greed. It also purifies the heart of the recipient from envy and jealousy, from hatred and uneasiness, and it fosters insted: good-will and warm wishes for the contributors...
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