Zakat
The obligatory wealth purification and social welfare pillar of Islam
"And establish prayer and give Zakat, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves - you will find it with Allah."
- Quran 2:110What is Zakat?
Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam - an obligatory act of charity calculated as 2.5% of one's qualifying wealth annually.
Zakat Eligibility
Zakat becomes obligatory when wealth reaches the Nisab threshold and has been held for one lunar year. The Nisab is equivalent to the value of 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver.
Who Must Pay Zakat?
- Muslims who have reached the age of maturity
- Those whose wealth exceeds the Nisab threshold
- Wealth has been possessed for one lunar year
- Wealth is in excess of basic needs
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Who Receives Zakat?
The eight categories of Zakat recipients as defined in the Quran
The Poor (Al-Fuqara)
Those who lack the minimum necessities of life.
The Needy (Al-Masakeen)
Those who have some resources but not enough to meet their basic needs.
Zakat Administrators
Those employed to collect and distribute Zakat funds.
New Muslims
Those who have recently embraced Islam and need support.
Freeing the Enslaved
Helping those in bondage or captivity attain freedom.
The Indebted
Those who are in debt and unable to repay their obligations.
In the Cause of Allah
Supporting righteous causes and the way of Allah.
Stranded Travellers
Wayfarers who are in need while away from home.
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