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almsgiving::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | alms-giving |
| Type of | gift, giving |
Examples of almsgiving
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Lent, also through the practice of almsgiving, inspires us to follow his example.
From the nzcatholic.org.nz
Charitable giving as a religious act or duty is referred to as almsgiving or alms.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The lenten practice of almsgiving thus becomes a means to deepen our Christian vocation.
From the nzcatholic.org.nz
In Islam, almsgiving is a key component of Ramadan, a 30-day fast from sunup to sundown.
From the sltrib.com
He gave them his own clothes, and spent his pocket money on almsgiving.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Almsgiving in the name of the deceased also frequently accompanies prayer for the dead.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Along with fasting, most Muslims practice zakat, or almsgiving, during the month of Ramadan.
From the tennessean.com
They advocated prayer, almsgiving and fasting as spiritual practices.
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Many Muslims choose to do their almsgiving during Ramadan, and many traditionally donate to Muslim causes.
From the stltoday.com
- Alms-giving: making voluntary contributions to aid the poor
- Alms or almsgiving is a religious rite which, in general, involves giving materially to another as an act of religious virtue.
- Gratuitously relieving the poor
- Almsgiving (zakat in Arabic) is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, almsgiving constitutes one of the main means by which Islam strives for an economically just society. ...
- Money or goods given to the poor as an act of penance or fraternal charity. Almsgiving, together with prayer and fasting, are traditionally recommended to foster the state of interior penance.
