A type of this practice in Hinduism involves a meal known as bhiksha prepared for a religious leader. Maimonides stated that 
A type of this practice in Hinduism involves a meal known as bhiksha prepared for a religious leader. Maimonides stated that the highest form of this action results in self-reliance for those affected by it. In Buddhism, this action is known as Dana and can involve either spiritual or physical objects. The Hebrew word for this practice in Judaism literally means "righteousness." In Islam, the nisab is a minimum mandated amount for this practice, which is mandated by the third pillar, Zakat. For 10 points, name this religious practice which Jews call tzedakah, and is often solicited in churches by collection plates.
A type of this practice in Hinduism involves a meal known as bhiksha prepared for a religious leader.
almsgiving [or charity; or tithe; or giving to the poor; accept equivalents] 