[justiceseeker93]

Can someone pleas explain the meaning of zakat in Islamic law? Can it possibly be stretched to include the giving of donations to purchase arms for jihadists?

[ml/nj]

"Rules on charitable giving have made it harder for Muslims to fulfill their religious obligation. That's why I'm committed to working with American Muslims to ensure that they can fulfill zakat," said Obama, referring to the Muslim obligation to be charitable.

This must be the reason why the list of Muslim hospitals, especially given all their "great" Medical history, is such a short one.

ML/NJ