3. Almsgiving: Arabic term is zakat = purification.
a. Muslims must give a certain percentage of their wealth to the needy, which helps them recognize that all things belong to God.
b. Zakat is paid once a year in the form of a tax.
c. Most donations go to mosques, Islamic centers, or welfare organizations
http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar282380&st=islam
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