Answer:
Charity or alms, also called Zakat or Sadaka in Arabic, is the third of the Five Pillars of Islam and thus, fundamental teaching of the Islamic faith. Being charitable and taking care of the weak and poor are essential aspects of the Muslim character. Charity is so important that it comes only after the declaration of faith (shahada) and prayer (salat).
Explanation:
Charity is connected to generosity, a virtue that, not surprisingly, is central in Islam. It is considered a quality of the soul that Allah gives to those He loves, those who are not attached to material wealth, and instead use what they are given to please God and, thereby, make the world a better place. That is, it is not the generous person herself who possesses the attribute of generosity, but Allah who, because of His love for that person, causes her to be generous. This distinction is essential to understanding Islam as a whole.
Muslims believe that everything we are given is bestowed upon us by Allah and therefore, nothing, not even our bodies, belongs to us, but to God. We are merely trustees of these bounties and we are to use them in the best of ways, as God wills, to uplift the rest of His creation. It is the same with wealth. Wealth does not belong to us, but to Allah.
Resource Used:
https://insidearabia.com/charity-the-third-pillar-of-islam-is-at-the-heart-of-the-islamic-faith/
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