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Scenario

How to handle guilt about wealth when calculating zakat

I live in a wealthy neighborhood and I'm embarrassed that my 2.5% zakat is more than most people's entire salary, but I also don't think I should feel guilty about being blessed.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Gratitude and guilt intertwine when religious obligation highlights the uncomfortable reality of extreme inequality.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Zakat — Islamic charitable giving as financial system?”

Peri

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