Send us a textA common question that comes in from listeners is the soul searching question of “how much should I donate?” There are lots of ways to make that decision, for example, by studying various religious and cultural practices. In today’s episode, the concept of zakat, the third pillar of Islam will be discussed. This is the religious obligation to donate 2.5% of your wealth above a minimum threshold.Tune in today to learn about how zakat is calculated and the guidelines for who can give and who can receive. Whether or not you practice this faith or any faith at all, sometimes it can be helpful to get a peek into how other people make their giving decisions. Links from today’s episode:Muslim American Zakat Report 2023https://scholarworks.iupui.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/720d569d-3cfb-432b-9ec0-f5d7924ccf4c/content Online Zakat Calculatorhttps://irusa.org/zakat-calculator/ ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode 2 How Much Should I Donate? (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:Website https://www.progressivepockets.comTwitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts Work With Me:Email [email protected] for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.Support the show

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