Remembrance of Allah — Page 139
Glossary 139 Tirmidh i A book which contains collections of a ha d i th. Zakat The fourth pillar in Islam known as obligatory almsgiving, which constitutes the social sup- port system in Islam for the dis- tribution of wealth. The poor and needy are provided for by the con- tributions of the rich and affluent. Literally means, ‘increase’ or ‘puri- fication. ’ Zuhr Lit. midday, noon. Refers to the early afternoon Prayer (one of the five daily Prayers in Islam).