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n. - Making voluntary contributions to aid the poor.

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  • His righteousness, that is, his almsgiving, endureth for ever.
  • And for one in afflictions to give thanks looseth his sins; and almsgiving, which is greater than all.
  • The Prophet, however, fixed the meaning here to that of "almsgiving," and said, "Give of your substance one-fortieth part."
  • Of course Catholics have never believed that almsgiving which is not beneficial to the receiver could be spiritually helpful to the giver.
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