Zakah Typeit

is the Pillar of Sunni Islam which refers to giving of money to the less fortunate. It is also one of the Ten Acts of Shi'a Islam, therefore it is a practice observed by both Sunnis and Shi'as. It is prescribed giving of % of the combined worth of the income and savings of a Muslim. Zakah is collected and distributed amongst the poor in the , which is the term for the Islamic community of believers, as well as going to other charitable efforts. It should be given completely so that neither the giver nor the receiver knows who is who – this way the charity remains free from piety for the giver or shame for the receiver. It is considered a way for believers to their remaining money, having used it first to serve the purpose of Allah. Additionally, Shi'a Muslims give what is known as which is the giving of % of their disposable income each year. Shi'as also give Zakah, but Sunnis do not give Khums.