Almsgiving in Islam is:

**The reasoning** In Islam, there are Five Pillars—core acts of worship every Muslim must observe. Each has a specific Arabic name: - **Salat** = Prayer (five times daily) - **Zakat** = Charitable giving/almsgiving (usually 2.5% of wealth annually to help the poor) - **Hajj** = Pilgrimage to Mecca (once in a lifetime if able) - **Sawm** = Fasting (especially during Ramadan) The question asks for *almsgiving*—giving to the needy. That's **Zakat**, which literally means "purification" because it purifies your wealth by sharing it. **Why the wrong options tempt you** - **Salat (A)** sounds important and is a pillar, but it's about prayer, not giving. - **Hajj (C)** involves financial sacrifice, but it's a journey, not routine charity. - **Sawm (D)** is fasting—denying yourself food, not giving money. All are pillars, but only Zakat directly means giving to others. **Quick takeaway** Remember: **Zakat = Zakaat your wallet** (you give from what you have)—it's the *money pillar* that helps the poor.