Word: zakat
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Afghanistan is a nation of villages. They are the basis of its social structure and its Muslim faith. At communal events like weddings, villagers come together for days to feast, dance and race horses. More practically, the Muslim system of zakat (tithing) binds the community together by ensuring that a part of its wealth goes to its poor. Villages have therefore been the primary source of food, support and intelligence for the mujahedin guerrillas who oppose the Soviet-backed regime of Babrak Karmal. That is why the Soviets have used their bombs and tanks to reduce scores of communities...
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