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Scenario

When financial circumstances change during zakat calculation

My husband lost his job three months ago and I've been calculating our zakat on what we had before, but now I'm wondering if we even qualify to give it or if we should be receiving it instead.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The rigid application of religious obligations collides with the fluid reality of economic vulnerability.

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

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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