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This Eid, an opportunity to give zakat with a strategic outlook
June 25, 2017 9:24 am
Zakat is 2.5 per cent of a family or a person’s wealth and annual savings. It is given mostly during Ramzan as Muslims believe blessings become manifold in this holy month of fasting. It is not a charitable contribution, it is considered to be a tax.
Bid to use zakat to fund defence of Muslims accused in terror cases
June 07, 2016 4:29 am
The zakat is given either to a needy person or to an organisation.
A pitch to route zakat towards education and jobs
July 09, 2015 3:28 am
The Muslim community donates an estimated Rs 7,500 to 40,000 crore as zakat in the month of Ramzan.
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