"nisab" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Arabic نِصَاب (niṣāb) Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ar|نِصَاب}} Arabic نِصَاب (niṣāb), {{root|en|ar|ن ص ب}} Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nisab (uncountable)
  1. (Islam) A minimum amount of wealth beyond which one must pay zakat (alms). Wikipedia link: Calculation of Zakāt Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Islam
    Sense id: en-nisab-en-noun-f-UPEtXk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: Islam, lifestyle, religion
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