Zakat : A Convergence of Religion and Politics
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Authors
Stefl, Katharine
Issue Date
2009
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
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Abstract
The author asks if Islamic nations have a tendancy toward welfare states due to the basic Muslim prescription for the giving of alms or "zakat." The author begins discussing the political and religious practice of zakat. Next, the evolution of Pakistan as an Islamic state is considered. Finally the author addresses the intersection of religion and politics represented by zakat
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v, 73 p.
Citation
Publisher
Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College
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