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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.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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

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