I'm a doctor and I want to count my free clinic work as zakat, but the traditional interpretation says it has to be direct financial giving, not service, and I'm frustrated by the rigidity.
More people experience this than they realize.
Professional expertise seeks spiritual validation through service while traditional frameworks privilege monetary exchange over human capital.
“Where Are You with Zakat — Islamic charitable giving as financial system?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.