Concept of Zakat Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It refers to the obligatory almsgiving or charity that Muslims must offer from their wealth to help the poor and needy. It is usually calculated as 2.5% of a Muslim’s annual savings. Zakat purifies wealth, promotes social justice, and reduces inequality. It reflects […]
In pre-modern India, religion and polity were deeply intertwined. Religious traditions often shaped political ideas, and rulers frequently used religious symbols and values to gain legitimacy. By “pre-modern,” we usually refer to the period before the major influences of colonialism and modern western ideas—roughly up to the 18th century. During this time, various dynasties, empires,
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