Muslims' religious requirement to give a portion of their wealth to the poor is called:
A) Khidma
B) Charity
C) Qard
D) Zakat

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Zakat is the Islamic religious requirement to give a portion of their wealth to the poor. It is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is obligatory for all financially capable Muslims to pay a certain percentage of their accumulated wealth to support those in need. Khidma refers to voluntary service to the community, charity is a broader term that can refer to giving to any cause, and Qard refers specifically to an interest-free loan in Islamic finance.

Muslims' Religious Requirement to Give a Portion of Their Wealth