Zakat: The Economic Basis of Islamic Tithe
A short analytical note to argue that the rate of zakah was not fixed arbitrarily but was based on the economic conditions of early Islamic society. With the help of algebraic equations and diagrams, shows that the zakfih collected in a poor economy should be, generally, sufficient to meet the needs. Analytical. For economists. No documentation. The basic information about Islamic law is incorrect, but the methodology may be helpful for further research.