Civic engagement is more correlated with giving than religiosity, new research indicates.
During the month-long period of fasting, the obligation of zakat takes on heightened significance.
The kind of giving known as Zakat can include everything from donating to nonprofits to smiling at strangers.
Zakat, or charity, is a fundamental practice within the Islamic faith.
Muslims also gave more to causes tied to relief from economic and health problems that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic.