Zidqa

InMandaeism,zidqa(Classical Mandaic:ࡆࡉࡃࡒࡀ) refers toalmsoralmsgiving.^[1]^[2]Mandaean priestsreceive regular financial contributions from laypeople, since priesthood is typically a full-time occupation. Zidqa is also offered to the poor and needy.^[3]

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TheMandaictermzidqa brika(literally "blessedoblation") refers to a ritual meal blessed by priests. An early self-appellation for Mandaeans isbhiri zidqa,meaning 'elect of righteousness'.^[4]

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^Gelbert, Carlos (2011).Ginza Rba.Sydney: Living Water Books.ISBN 9780958034630.
^Drower, Ethel Stefana. 1937.The Mandaeans of Iraq and Iran.Oxford At The Clarendon Press.
^Nasoraia, Brikha H.S.(2021).The Mandaean gnostic religion: worship practice and deep thought.New Delhi: Sterling.ISBN 978-81-950824-1-4.OCLC 1272858968.
^Rudolph, Kurt (7 April 2008)."MANDAEANS ii. THE MANDAEAN RELIGION".Encyclopaedia Iranica.Retrieved8 January2022.

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[GR_Gelbert-1] Gelbert, Carlos (2011).Ginza Rba.Sydney: Living Water Books.ISBN 9780958034630.

[Drower_1937-2] Drower, Ethel Stefana. 1937.The Mandaeans of Iraq and Iran.Oxford At The Clarendon Press.

[Nasoraia_2021-3] Nasoraia, Brikha H.S.(2021).The Mandaean gnostic religion: worship practice and deep thought.New Delhi: Sterling.ISBN 978-81-950824-1-4.OCLC 1272858968.

[RudolphEI-4] Rudolph, Kurt (7 April 2008)."MANDAEANS ii. THE MANDAEAN RELIGION".Encyclopaedia Iranica.Retrieved8 January2022.

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