Zakat

Q & A

• Q1: What is Zakat and why do Muslims practice it?
• A1: Zakat which means purification is the third Pillar of Islam.
• A1: Muslims believe that wealth becomes pure by giving some of it away .
• Q2: How much of their surplus wealth are Muslims expected to give to charity?
• A2: They share about 2.5% of their surplus wealth to poorer neighbors.

Q & a

• Q3: What Kinds of things does Zakat pay for?
• A3: Soup kitchens, clothing,and shelter for the poor.