As a universal religion born initially in the harsh deserts of Arabia to complete the message of former prophets and convey the divine revelation in its last testament (Qur’an), Islam ascribes the most sacred qualities to water as a life-giving, sustaining and purifying resource.
At Tawba - 103 Zakaah ni nguzo ya tatu ya Uislam iliyofaradhishwa katika Qur-aan tukufu na katika mafundisho ya Mtume mtukufu (Swalla Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), na kwa sababu ya umuhimu wake, Allaah ameitaja mara themanini na mbili katika Qur-aan kwa kuifuatanisha pamoja na Swalah.