I've been giving zakat for fifteen years but I realized I've never actually seen any evidence that it's helped anyone, and I'm starting to wonder if I'm just making myself feel better.
More people experience this than they realize.
The invisibility of charity's effects challenges sustaining belief in the meaningfulness of religious obligation over time.
“Where Are You with Zakat — Islamic charitable giving as financial system?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.