Clearly the rector was not what is called in these days an "earnest" man: he was fonder of church history than of divinity, and had much more insight into men's characters than interest in their opinions; he was neither laborious, nor obviously self-denying, nor very copious in
alms-giving, and his theology, you perceive, was lax.
His
alms-giving, I have heard, was most exten- sive, covering almost the whole Archipelago.
Zakat (
Alms-giving) at the bank amounted to EGP 581m, provided to more than 1,722 million beneficiaries .
"It could be considered as
alms-giving, and not blackmail," he said.
Time-tested traditions and practices in solemn commemoration of the Lord's Passion will be held in many parts of the country on Good Friday, which is observed as a day of fasting, abstinence, penance, prayer, and
alms-giving.
Colombo, March 24 -- A total of 100 members of the Maha Sangha were hosted at a massive
alms-giving ceremony at the Kalyani Raja Maha Vihara in Kelaniya on last Wednesday here.
According to the priest, it is because Muslims believe in
alms-giving. And I thought to myself, if only the world's "haves," who comprise a minority, share generously with the world's "have-nots," who comprise the majority, there will be fewer beggars on our streets.
He also instructed the Zakat, a form of
alms-giving, panels to provide assistance to those in need.
Al-Asousi also emphasised that it is necessary to hold an international conference, together with an OIC ministerial gathering, to discuss religious endowments, Zakat (
alms-giving), mosques and moderation.
Al-Asousi also emphasized that it is necessary to hold an international conference, together with an OIC ministerial gathering, to discuss religious endowments, Zakat (
alms-giving), mosques and moderation.
'Christmas is a season of love and
alms-giving, and these prisoners are part of the society, so we need to show them love and care.