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Zakat is the Islamic principle of giving a percentage of ones income to poor, deprived, less fortunate Muslims. Muslims strive to be humble in their charitable contributions which is why so many Islamic charities have been established. These organizations make every effort to contribute to the future and well being of Muslims. Three Cups of Tea is the perfect example of how a small humanitarian operation can result in the complete transformation of a small secluded group of people into educated individuals. Because of Greg Mottelson’s efforts, the remote areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan now have over fifty learning institutions for these impoverished kids.

The word Islam is derived from the Arabic word "salaam" which is defined as peace, purity, and submission. One of the main ideas of Islam is that man is ordained by Allah to extend his utmost help and kindness to others no matter what. That’s why it is important for Muslims to find different ways to set up......

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