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1Alms — or almsgiving exists in a number of religions. In general, it involves giving materially to another as an act of religious virtue. In Abrahamic religions, alms are given as charity to benefit the poor. In Buddhism, alms are given by lay people to …
2Alms and Almsgiving — • Any material favour done to assist the needy, and prompted by charity Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Alms and Almsgiving Alms and Almsgiving …
3alms — n. (formal) 1) to dispense, give alms 2) alms for (alms for the needy) * * * [ɑːmz] givealms (formal) to dispense alms for (alms for the needy) …
4give — I. verb (gave; given; giving) Etymology: Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Swedish giva to give; akin to Old English giefan, gifan to give, and perhaps to Latin habēre to have, hold Date: 13th century transitive verb 1. to make… …
5alms — In the Graeco Roman world charity as the source of material support for the poor and destitute was almost unknown. Gifts [[➝ gifts]] of food and money were bestowed by the wealthy on those who could give something (e.g. political support) in… …
6alms — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. charity, dole. See giving. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. charity, relief, donation, handout*; see gift 1 . III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. charity, handout, assistance, contribution, donation, benefaction …
7CHARITY — The obligation to help the poor and the needy and to give them gifts is stated many times in the Bible and was considered by the rabbis of all ages to be one of the cardinal mitzvot of Judaism. In the Bible The Bible itself legislates several… …
8Charity and Charities — • In its widest and highest sense, charity includes love of God as well as love of man Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Charity and Charities Charity and Charities …
9Church Maintenance — • The proper support of church edifices and church institutions Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Church Maintenance Church Maintenance …
102. THE HEIFER (al-Baqarah) — In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. 1. Alif, Lam, Meem. 2. This is the Book in which there is no doubt, a guide for the righteous. 3. Those who believe in the unseen, and perform the prayers, and give from what We have provided for… …
