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How to handle zakat obligations while carrying debt

I'm in debt from student loans but I also have savings from working multiple jobs, and I'm confused about whether I'm supposed to be giving zakat or focusing on getting out of debt first.

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The intersection of religious duty and financial pragmatism creates moral confusion for those navigating modern economic pressures.

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