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friday
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Islamic cultures
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Fridays are important as a day of congregational prayer in Islamic cultures.
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5
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2
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day of week
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Islamic cultures
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Friday is the holiest day in Islamic culture, dedicated to communal prayer and rest.
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4
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3
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calligraphy
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Islamic cultures
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Calligraphy holds religious and artistic significance in Islamic cultures.
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3
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4
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geometric patterns
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Islamic cultures
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Geometric patterns in Islamic art and architecture symbolize the infinite and unchanging nature, often representing the spiritual.
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3
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5
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polygamy
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Islamic cultures
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Polygamy is allowed in Islamic cultures with specific conditions and limitations.
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3
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6
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dates (fruit)
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Islamic cultures
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Dates are a staple food in Islamic cultures and are used to break fast during Ramadan.
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2
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7
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faith
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Islamic cultures
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Faith heavily influences daily life and societal norms in Islamic cultures.
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2
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8
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forearm
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Islamic cultures
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In Islamic cultures, exposing the forearm, especially for women, may be considered immodest.
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2
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9
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funeral
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Islamic cultures
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Islamic funerals emphasize simplicity and prompt burials within 24 hours after death.
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2
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10
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gender segregation
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Islamic cultures
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In Islamic cultures, gender segregation is common in public spaces and social events.
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2
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11
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marriage
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Islamic cultures
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In Islamic cultures, arranged marriages with family involvement and marriage contracts are common.
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2
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12
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celebration of the sun
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Islamic cultures
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Islamic cultures celebrate the sun's influence on religious holidays and feasts.
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1
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13
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color blue
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Islamic cultures
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In Islamic cultures, the color blue is believed to symbolize protection against the evil eye.
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1
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14
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community connectivity
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Islamic cultures
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Community connectivity in Islamic cultures is promoted through communal religious gatherings and shared charitable initiatives, fostering interpersonal bonds and social harmony.
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1
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15
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embroidery
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Islamic cultures
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Embroidery is an important form of artistic expression in Islamic cultures, often used to decorate clothing and textiles.
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1
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16
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explode
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Islamic cultures
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Explosions in Islamic cultures are often associated with violence and conflict and are seen as destructive and dangerous.
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1
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17
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fountain
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Islamic cultures
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Fountains are important to Islamic cultures, often used in mosque courtyards and symbolizing cleanliness and purification.
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1
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18
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gall
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Islamic cultures
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Gall in Islamic cultures refers to the gallbladder and is seen as important for digestion and health.
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1
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19
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harem
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Islamic cultures
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The harem historically referred to the private quarters of a household or palace in Islamic cultures.
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1
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20
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honor and shame
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Islamic cultures
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In Islamic cultures, maintaining personal and family honor is of great importance and can result in social ostracism and familial repercussions.
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1
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21
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human remains
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Islamic cultures
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Islamic cultures prefer immediate burial without embalming for handling human remains.
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1
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22
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icons
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Islamic cultures
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In Islamic cultures, icons in the form of human or animal figures are generally avoided or prohibited in religious contexts to prevent idolatry.
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1
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23
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image
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Islamic cultures
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In Islamic cultures, images of religious figures, particularly Prophet Muhammad, are generally prohibited.
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1
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24
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lunar new year
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Islamic cultures
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The Lunar New Year is not a significant celebration in Islamic cultures.
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1
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25
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minaret
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Islamic cultures
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A minaret is a tower attached to a mosque used for the call to prayer in Islamic cultures.
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1
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26
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money lending
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Islamic cultures
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Islamic cultures prohibit the charging of interest in money lending.
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1
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27
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nail
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Islamic cultures
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Nail painting is discouraged in Islamic cultures due to potential interference with ritual ablution.
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1
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28
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optical illusions
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Islamic cultures
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Islamic cultures view optical illusions with caution due to their potential to deceive or mislead.
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1
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29
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outdoor footwear removal in religious contexts
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Islamic cultures
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In Islamic cultures, removing outdoor footwear before entering a mosque is a sign of respect and etiquette.
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1
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30
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purification techniques
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Islamic cultures
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In Islamic cultures, ritual purification (wudu) involves specific cleansing of body parts before prayers.
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1
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31
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redeem
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Islamic cultures
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Seeking redemption through charity and supplication is integral to religious life in Islamic cultures.
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1
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32
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sacred chanting
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Islamic cultures
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In Islamic cultures, sacred chanting is expressed through Quranic recitation, highly valuing melodious and rhythmic recitation.
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1
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33
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scientific research ethics
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Islamic cultures
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Scientific research ethics in Islamic cultures prioritize human dignity, privacy, and communal benefit over individual autonomy.
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1
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34
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sharing resources
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Islamic cultures
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Islamic cultures encourage sharing resources as a religious duty and form of charity.
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1
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35
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shura
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Islamic cultures
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Shura is a vital principle in Islamic governance, involving community consultation and consent.
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1
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36
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spicy food
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Islamic cultures
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Islamic cultures have fewer spicy food options due to dietary restrictions.
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1
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37
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taking oath
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Islamic cultures
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In Islamic cultures, taking an oath is a significant religious and legal practice, often involving the Quran and holding deep significance in truth and promises.
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1
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38
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tattoos
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Islamic cultures
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Tattoos are generally considered forbidden in Islamic cultures.
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1
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39
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use of arabic script
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Islamic cultures
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Arabic script is widely used in Islamic cultures for religious texts, calligraphy, and official documents.
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1
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40
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visual art
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Islamic cultures
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Traditional Islamic art avoids depicting living creatures due to religious beliefs.
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1
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41
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wearing hats in church
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Islamic cultures
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In Islamic cultures, removing shoes, but not head coverings, is a sign of respect when entering a mosque.
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1
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42
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zakat
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Islamic cultures
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Mandatory charitable giving in Islamic cultures, known as zakat, is typically calculated as a percentage of one's wealth.
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