The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophets (sa) – Volume III — Page 232
offering of Ṣalāt. Zakāt: The fourth pillar in Islām known as obligatory almsgiving, which constitutes the social support system in Islām for the distribution of wealth. The poor and needy are provided for by the contributions of the rich and affluent. Literally means, ‘increase’ or ‘purification’.