I give my zakat to my adult daughter who's struggling financially, but my friends say that doesn't count because family support is a separate obligation and I'm just looking for easy credit.
More people experience this than they realize.
The intersection of parental duty and religious obligation blurs the lines between self-interest and genuine charity.
“Where Are You with Zakat — Islamic charitable giving as financial system?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
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