Salat is considered the most vital pillar after the declaration of faith and is widely referred to as the key to Paradise in Islamic traditions.

Shawāl is the month immediately following Ramadan, which is the ninth month, making Shawāl the tenth.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is a fundamental pillar of Islam.

The Arabic root of Zakat implies purification of wealth and soul, which is its core meaning.