Zakat- poor-due, almsgiving, charity
Zakat is found in the early Medinan suras and described as obligatory for Muslims. Poor-due, almsgiving, charity. S7(156) And ordain for us in this world that which is good, and in the Hereafter (that which is good), Lo! we have turned unto Thee. He said: I smite with My punishment whom I will, and My mercy embraceth all things, therefore I shall ordain it for those who ward off (evil) and pay the poor-due, and those who believe Our revelations; https://archive.sacred-texts.com/isl/pick/007.htm Notice the conditions of the Allah's mercy: a/ for those who ward off (evil) [isn't warding off evil Allah's job?] b/ pay the poor-due c/ believe Our revelations d/ bonus material:"Our". Allah is not singular! S9(60) The alms are only for the poor and the needy, and those who collect them, and those whose hearts are to be reconciled, and to free the captives and the debtors, and for the caus...