concept   zakat
culture   Muslim-majority countries
statement   In Muslim-majority countries, zakat is a mandatory form of almsgiving, calculated as 2.5% of one's wealth, and is considered an important pillar of Islamic finance.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 zakat Muslim-majority countries Zakat is a mandatory form of almsgiving for Muslims, typically calculated as 2.5% of one's wealth and assets. 1
2 zakat Muslim-majority countries Considered an obligatory form of almsgiving for wealthy individuals and an important pillar of Islamic finance 1