Zidqa Explained

In Mandaeism, zidqa (ࡆࡉࡃࡒࡀ) refers to alms or almsgiving.^{[1] [2]} Mandaean priests receive regular financial contributions from laypeople, since priesthood is typically a full-time occupation. Zidqa is also offered to the poor and needy.^[3]

Other uses

The Mandaic term zidqa brika (literally "blessed oblation") refers to a ritual meal blessed by priests. An early self-appellation for Mandaeans is bhiri zidqa, meaning 'elect of righteousness'.^[4]

See also

• Charity (Christian virtue)
• Zakat in Islam
• Sadaqah in Islam (Arabic cognate)
• Tzedakah in Judaism (Hebrew cognate)
• Dāna in Hinduism

Notes and References

1. Book: Ginza Rba . Gelbert . Carlos . 2011 . Living Water Books . Sydney . 9780958034630.
2. Drower, Ethel Stefana. 1937. The Mandaeans of Iraq and Iran. Oxford At The Clarendon Press.
3. Book: Nasoraia, Brikha H.S.. Brikha Nasoraia. The Mandaean gnostic religion: worship practice and deep thought. Sterling. New Delhi. 2021. 978-81-950824-1-4. 1272858968.
4. Web site: Rudolph. Kurt. MANDAEANS ii. THE MANDAEAN RELIGION . 8 January 2022. Encyclopaedia Iranica. 7 April 2008.