q8penpals
Junior Member
Salam
Ok, so I have calculated out my zakat, and it really popped my eyes out of my head! I am quite a saver, since I am working outside the US, and therefore not contributing to a retirement fund (my retirement fund IS my savings) nor to Social Security. And since my husband pretty much pays all the bills, I have no real debts.
I have no problem paying my zakat, but honestly, the amount I am required to pay makes me think, "Geez, and I have given so much charity the REST of the year, that maybe I don't want to give so much next year!"
Now, I know that kind of thinking is not nice, but the amount I am paying in Zakat will be about as much as one complete month's salary for me (and I work full-time as an experienced professional and make a nice salary, masha'Allah). Is it possible I am calculating it wrong?
It is really hard to type out what I am trying to ask, without it seeming like I am trying to be less than charitable, but I also don't want to rip myself off. I give frequently to charities (and beggars) throughout the year (in small amounts each) and I sponsor a child in Egypt through a charity organization.
So, is there anyone here who is quite knowledgeable about the calculations of Zakat? I tried several different zakat calculators online, and got several different amounts. *sigh* Help?
(Although I will say, that the link regarding the house I own but don't live in - my parents do - was helpful in discovering that my parents using it is considered being used since I don't charge rent and make no money off the house - thanks to whomever that was that posted that - I forgot who!)
Ok, so I have calculated out my zakat, and it really popped my eyes out of my head! I am quite a saver, since I am working outside the US, and therefore not contributing to a retirement fund (my retirement fund IS my savings) nor to Social Security. And since my husband pretty much pays all the bills, I have no real debts.
I have no problem paying my zakat, but honestly, the amount I am required to pay makes me think, "Geez, and I have given so much charity the REST of the year, that maybe I don't want to give so much next year!"
Now, I know that kind of thinking is not nice, but the amount I am paying in Zakat will be about as much as one complete month's salary for me (and I work full-time as an experienced professional and make a nice salary, masha'Allah). Is it possible I am calculating it wrong?
It is really hard to type out what I am trying to ask, without it seeming like I am trying to be less than charitable, but I also don't want to rip myself off. I give frequently to charities (and beggars) throughout the year (in small amounts each) and I sponsor a child in Egypt through a charity organization.
So, is there anyone here who is quite knowledgeable about the calculations of Zakat? I tried several different zakat calculators online, and got several different amounts. *sigh* Help?
(Although I will say, that the link regarding the house I own but don't live in - my parents do - was helpful in discovering that my parents using it is considered being used since I don't charge rent and make no money off the house - thanks to whomever that was that posted that - I forgot who!)
