InMandaeism, zidqa (Classical Mandaic: ࡆࡉࡃࡒࡀ) refers to almsoralmsgiving.[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]
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]
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