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Religion Requires One To Distribute Alms Crossword Clue

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noun

• the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion

• the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran

30%12Requires reliance on alms
noun

• the state of being a beggar or mendicant

• a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

25%3 Ask alms
verb

• call upon in supplication; entreat

• make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

• ask to obtain free

• dodge, avoid answering, or take for granted

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