| However, our lesson also states showing mercy by giving alms and earnestly praying elicits God's reward. |
| They pray five times a day, fast during the month of Ramadan, perform the sacred pilgrimage to Mecca, and give alms to the poor. |
| At the end of the communion service members give an alms offering to the deacon, the only time that offerings are collected in Amish services. |
| In other words, belief in God and efforts to please Him must be accompanied by acts of charity and alms can be both voluntary and compulsory. |
| On every poor wight have I ever had ruth and give them alms for love of thee. |
| To celebrate Id al-Fitr, Moslems say the special feast prayer in a community format and give special alms to the poor. |
