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In Mandaeism, zidqa (Classical Mandaic: 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]
In Mandaean scriptures, including the Qulasta, the term kana ḏ-zidqa is used to refer to alms collection.[4] The word kana is originally used to refer to vessels for storing water or milk, and is of Akkadian origin.[5]
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