Lexical entry

ザカート

zakaato

Obligatory almsgiving in Islam.

Society & InstitutionsPure GairaigoSource: Arabic

Meaning

One of the five pillars of Islam, referring to the requirement that certain individuals give a portion of their wealth to charity.

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イスラム

The Islamic religion.

コーラン

The Islamic holy book, the Qur'an.

ジハード

A religious struggle or effort, especially in Islam; sometimes used for armed struggle.

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