Zakat facts for kids

Recipients waiting to receive zakat in India.

Zakat (Arabic: زكاة) is one of the five most important aspects of Islam. Zakat means giving charity to the poor. Generally, a Muslim is expected to give zakat as long as they are able. Through Zakat wealth reaches to the poor class of the society. It is considered to be a personal responsibility for Muslims to help those in need and eliminate inequality. It is often 2.5% of what the Muslim has.

Related pages

• Altruism
• Five Pillars of Islam

Images for kids

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  Silver or gold coinage is one way of granting zakat.

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  A slot for giving zakat at the Zaouia Moulay Idriss II in Fez, Morocco

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  Zakat donation box at Taipei Grand Mosque in Taipei, Taiwan

See also

In Spanish: Azaque para niños