How Islam Views Wealth and Charity
A divine trust and a sacred responsibility — Islam teaches that wealth is a test, and charity is its purification in Muslim practice.
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A divine trust and a sacred responsibility — Islam teaches that wealth is a test, and charity is its purification in Muslim practice.
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