What’s the difference between zakat and charity?

I previously posted a question asking whether it was haram to give charity to non-muslims, and some answers said that charity can be given to non-muslims, but zakah can only be given to muslims. Ummm aren’t they the same thing? Zakah IS charity, isn’t it? addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Foneback.com%2F2011%2F10%2F31%2Fwhats-the-difference-between-zakat-and-charity%2F’; addthis_title = ‘What%26%238217%3Bs+the+difference+between+zakat+and+charity%3F’; addthis_pub = ”; Sphere: [...]

Rammstein – Halleluja [HQ] English lyrics

English lyrics are from Herzeleid.com : He is religious and very sensitive on his wall is a picture of the Lord he wipes the spots from the Bible he gladly distributes the Communion He loves the boys in the choir they keep their souls pure but the tenor worries him so he must be the [...]

ANT Farm – PhilANThropy – Promo

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What’s proper etiquette for donating to a charity instead of giving a gift?

My mother continues to give $50 in my name on my birthdays and Christmas to a charity I have nothing to do with. She sends a nice card with a copy of the letter she sent to the charity. Shouldn’t she be making all these donations to the charity I donate my money and time [...]

Red Envelopes For Charity

In Penang, Malaysia, after returning to school from the Chinese New Year holidays, Tzu Chi preschoolers made chocolate coins, to wish people living nearby a prosperous year. In return, they received red envelopes, which they decided to donate to people in greater need. One student was reluctant to do so at first, because he wanted [...]

What if religions die out and there were only atheists on this planet?

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How is giving money to a charity charity?

I don’t understand the whole concept of giving money to charity. If money is needed then somebody somewhere is getting paid for something and then it’s no longer charity it’s just a job being funded out of other people’s pockets. So can someone please explain it to me? addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Foneback.com%2F2011%2F10%2F03%2Fhow-is-giving-money-to-a-charity-charity%2F’; addthis_title = ‘How+is+giving+money+to+a+charity+charity%3F’; addthis_pub [...]

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