General Muslim beliefs

Wealth and money ultimately belong to Allah.

All Muslims are commanded to give generously, in their time, prayer, talents and money.

The third pillar of Islam is zakah which requires Muslims who earn enough to give a percentage of their income to help the poor and needy.

At the end of Ramadan (when the fasting helps Muslims to identify with the poor) there is a special payment for those in need called zakat-ul-fitr.

All Muslims are equal through their membership of the Ummah – the worldwide community.