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The term Zakaat has been translated as Islamic tax, poor due, poor
rate, charity etc. but these words fail to convey the real meaning of the
term. This term appears to convey the dual meaning of personal
purification and growth of the community through distribution of
wealth. Technically it refers to the small part of the wealth of rich
Muslims which was in their possession for one lunar year, which they
give away to the poor Muslims as part of their religious duty, with a
good intention of helping them to meet their essential expenses, seeking
the Attention of Allah (SWT) 92:17-21.
Zakaat is contrasted on personal level with sin and indecency 24:21
and 30 and with Riba meaning usury on the social level 30:39, Allah
(SWT) purifies whom He wills 24:21. These derivatives are associated
with belief 9:18, holding fast to Allah (SWT) 22:78 Sadaqa (charity)
9:103, Salat 2:83, guarding against evil 7:156, repentance 9:5 cleanliness
2:232 etc.
185. ARKAUU (Bow down) 2:43 ) (
(Keeping the upper half of the body parallel to the ground
supporting it with the palms kept on the knees before performing
prostration during salat). The order in this verse to bow down with those
who bow down appears to mean offering salat in congregation.
This bowing down is associated with prostration and worship 22:77,
turning to Allah (SWT) 38:24, repentance, praising Allah (SWT), who
fast, who enjoin good and forbid evil and remain within limits 9:112,
who go round Kaaba, those who stay therein for devotion 2:125, 22:26.

186. AL-BIRR (Righteousness) 2:44 -- ) (
Other derivatives: Kindness 60:8, being dutiful 19:14, virtuous
80:16 etc. Details of one who is righteous are given in 2:177. These
derivatives are associated with mercy 52:28 justice 60:8, guarding
against evil and reconciliation 2:224. The opposite sense is conveyed by
being infidels 76:4-5 rebellious and disobedient 19:14, wretched 19:32,
sinful and transgressing 5:2, 82:14. The word Barr is used for land
which is associated with sea 5:96. One of the Attributes of Allah (SWT)
is Al Barr meaning Benign (obliging, kind) 52:28.
187. TANSAWN (You forget) 2:44 - ) (