its either zakat or zakah. It is an Arabic word written in Arabic as زكاة
i am not sure where zakah is paid, but i guess it is given near the poor becasue as the money is given to the needy.......
Zakah is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, hence voluntary. It is very important to pay Zakah, and those who don't will be punished severely in Hell (according to the Holy Quran). Hope that answers the question.
charity i think
The poor and needy.
A Muslim pays zakah to those in need directly, or through an Islamic organization designated to collect and distribute zakah to eligible recipients. It is typically given to the poor, needy, or those facing financial hardship in the community. Zakah cannot be used for mosques, Islamic institutions, or other charitable causes unless specifically mentioned in Islamic teachings.
iman or faith,salad or prayer,zakah,sawm or fasting,hajj or pilgrimage
because your giving to the poor
Zakah is one of the five pillars of Islam and holds great importance for Muslims. It is an obligatory act of giving a portion of one's wealth to those in need. While zakah is significant, it should be viewed in the context of all other Islamic obligations, such as performing prayer, fasting, and obeying the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah. Therefore, it can be said that zakah is an integral part of a Muslim's religious duties, but not necessarily the most important thing.
the Muslims people give zakah to those people who in need...........
The reason is clear from the box name. Zakah box is for collecting charities and Alms giving that Muslims offer for the mosque to distribute on the poor and needy people as one of the social activities that mosque practices.
Check this and see whether it helps http://www.islamicperspectives.com/Zakah-Diamonds.htm