My local imam keeps emphasizing that zakat is only for Muslims, but I see so much suffering in my community that doesn't break down along religious lines and it feels wrong to exclude people.
More people experience this than they realize.
Sectarian limitations on charity challenge expanding circles of moral concern in an interconnected world.
“Where Are You with Zakat — Islamic charitable giving as financial system?”
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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