Re: Paying zakat twice
^ Walaikum Asslaam,
Wouldn't it be better to not respond if you don't know or have doubts rather than post as if you know even though you don't? :)
Granted. I just posted this because it is very thought provoking in understanding the true economic aspect of zakat. Scholars have elaborate theories to support their stance but it defies all logic and common sense if you understand what zakat achieves for the rich. It provides them little economic benefit, it is to purify their wealth. It provides economic benefit for those who are poor. Its purpose in my opinion is not to establish an equilibirum by draining the wealth from one and tranfering it to another, no. If that were the case then the state can just distribute common earning to all its citizens irrespective of their jobs.