What the Bait might be.

unknownuser

Salaams,

An English saying ? Set your own House in order.
Bait = An abode of a thing and things like minded/home of things similer,i.e similer to one another-I think.
=congregation/Council/society=And a House for a family, as the members will be related.

Examples ,from lanes,

Bait-ul-Maal = the treasury.
Bait-ul-Fraag = The Privy ,for people who want to empty themselves.
Bait-ul-Kasseerate = The chief verse of a poem. Here the poem is bait of the verses,according to lanes.

In QD.
Makaan=place/position/status/way/abode/plight.

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And (remember) when we assigned to Abraham status/way (of) the House(for trading) that associate not with me anything and cleanse my House for those visited by a calamity and those who stand up firmly and those who humble , the submitting.

Salaams.

Grourself

Peace Mz,

I agree with your understanding. By this reasoning, following the usage in the Book, we allow God to explain what He means by bayt. I am not concerned with what the arab means when he say bayt. I've been watching one of my newest grandchildren learn language. I repeat as I put on her shoes, Give me your foot. I asked her (she is one yr. old) where is your foot. She showed me. She has not learned to express herself in language, she knows no grammar, uses no dictionary but she understands my expression. Tasreef, repetition and words expressed from different angles teaches us language and understanding of the message in the same manner.

unknownuser

Peace be upon you Grourself,

I agree with your understanding. By this reasoning, following the usage in the Book, we allow God to explain what He means by bayt. I am not concerned with what the arab means when he say bayt. I've been watching one of my newest grandchildren learn language. I repeat as I put on her shoes, Give me your foot. I asked her (she is one yr. old) where is your foot. She showed me. She has not learned to express herself in language, she knows no grammar, uses no dictionary but she understands my expression. Tasreef, repetition and words expressed from different angles teaches us language and understanding of the message in the same manner.

Going back to the beginning always shows us the TRUTH. D Is that not unlike the teaching of "adam" the descriptions of all things? D

afridi220

What is maaser?
by Rabbi Mendy Hecht

A. Maaser means ?a tenth.? It?s based on the Hebrew word eser (pronounced EH-sehr), or ten. As a rule, it refers to donating ten percent of whatever to whomever. While maaser may seem like a lot of giving, it?s actually all about receiving. Just like sacrifices, which primarily benefit those who bring them, giving maaser whips you into spiritual shape by forcing you to extend yourself.

B. The original concept of maaser is Torah-based. There we find several Mitzvot requiring Farmer Jew to give a tenth

Positive Mitzvah #78 Maaser Behema (the Livestock Maaser)

All Kosher cattle were tithed, and one tenth of the animals were brought to Jerusalem and offered as a sacrifice in the Holy Temple. The flesh of these animals was consumed within the confines of Jerusalem by the owners and their guests.

Positive Mitzvah #127 Maaser Rishon (the First Maaser)

One tenth of a farmer's produce was given to the Levite. Historically, the Levites served as the spiritual leaders of the Jews and therefore did not have their own portion of land in Israel. This Maaser was the basic livelihood of the average Levite.

Positive Mitzvah #128 Maaser Sheni (the Second Maaser)

Jewish agriculture followed a seven year cycle -- with the farming observing the Sabbatical every seventh year. On the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th year of this cycle, after separating the First Maaser, a second tithe was taken from the remaining crop. This produce was taken to Jerusalem and eaten there.

Positive Mitzvah #130 Maaser Ani (the Poor Man?s Maaser)

On the 3rd and 6th year of the aforementioned cycle, the second tithe was given to the poor, who ate (or sold) it wherever they wished.

C. Additionaly, every person is obligated to give a tenth of his earnings to charity.1 We already find this custom by our patriarchs. Before Jacob went to his uncle Laban he pledged to G-d that "everything that You give me, I will surely tithe to You."

How do I give maaser?

Be specific

Depends on which type you?re talking about. Firstly, all except the "income maaser" are only obligatory in the Holy Land. And many of their laws apply only when the Beit Hamikdash stands ? which means, when Moshiach comes.

Deductions

Income maaser is given from all gross income and monetary gifts which a person earns or receives. There are certain deductions and credits -- such us tuition costs -- speak to a rabbi to find out if you are eligible. Similarly, if you are in a financial predicament, a rabbi should be consulted to find out what your obligations are.