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Zakat is an obligatory charitable practice for which donations are traditionally made through institutions.
Aga Khan, the religious leader of the Ismailis – a sect of Islam – established the Aga Khan Foundation in 1967. It has served millions around the world since then.
Gifting has evolved dramatically in Africa since humans first evolved the instinct to give.
Civic engagement is more correlated with giving than religiosity, new research indicates.
During the month-long period of fasting, the obligation of zakat takes on heightened significance.
Zakat, or charity, is a fundamental practice within the Islamic faith.
The case of Zanzibar shows that, given certain political conditions, even low-income countries in Africa can introduce and pay for a universal pension programme.
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