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sadaqat

American  
[sah-dah-kaht] / ˈsɑ dɑ kɑt /

noun

Islam.
  1. zakat.


Etymology

Origin of sadaqat

From the Arabic word ṣadaqah

Example Sentences

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Irish singer-songwriter and activist Sinéad O’Connor, who took the name Shuhada’ Sadaqat later in life, died last year of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, according to a report citing her death certificate.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2018 the Dublin singer converted to Islam and changed her name to Shuhada' Sadaqat, but continued to perform under her birth name.

From BBC

In 2018 the Dublin singer converted to Islam and changed her name to Shuhada' Sadaqat, but continued to perform under her birth name.

From BBC

The singer, who changed her name to Shuhada’ Sadaqat later in life when she converted to Islam, was a fierce and outspoken activist who infamously took her views to her “Saturday Night Live” appearance in 1992.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet by 2018, when Ms. O’Connor converted to Islam and changed her name to Shuhada Sadaqat, the response was more muted.

From New York Times