Task: Text Simplification
Input (English): charity the third of the five pillars of islam states that muslims are required to give approximately one-fortieth of their wealth to charity as zakat.
Output (English): charity is the third of the five pillars of islam . muslims observing this practice , called " zakat , " are required to donate approximately one fortieth , or 2 1/2 % , of their income to chari.