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Zakah

The third pillar of Islam is Zakah,
Charity ordered by Allah.

Zakah is charity for the poor,
Give Zakah and Allah will give you more.

If Allah you please,
Your wealth will increase.

To secure your wealth,
Pay 2.5% of your wealth.

To avoid calamity,
Give something in charity.

To shield from the fire of hell,
Pay the due charity as well.

Allah gave us enough for our need,
But not for our greed.

Obaid Ahmed, 9 years old

Published: July 2003