Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam and is more than just an act of giving. It is an order from Allah Almighty to purify wealth and uplift the needy. Over the years, this obligatory charity has been a source of social justice, uplifting lives. Let’s explore some important facts about Zakat that must be carried out to follow Islam.
Zakat is an Obligation, Not an Option
Zakat is an obligatory charity for all eligible Muslims. It is not an optional act of kindness but our spiritual obligation to Allah (SWT). By giving Zakat, you perform an Islamic duty and bless your wealth at the same time.
The Nisab Threshold Protects the Vulnerable
One of the most important facts about Zakat is the 2.5% value for all Muslims whose income meets or exceeds the Nisab level. Only those Muslims whose income surpasses the Nisab level are required to pay Zakat, therefore ensuring equality. The value of gold or silver is used to calculate the Nisab threshold, which ensures that only people can afford to donate a part of their wealth. This system of kindness is designed to uplift and protect the vulnerable. You can calculate and donate your Zakat quickly by using our Zakat Calculator.
When do you need to pay Zakat?
Paying Zakat is an annual obligation that must be fulfilled when one's wealth reaches the Nisab threshold. In Islam, Zakat can be paid at any time, but it is usually calculated and paid during Ramadan because giving Zakat during Ramadan, especially the blessed Night of Power (Laylat ul-Qadr), brings rewards that are multiplied, making it an even more rewarding act of worship.
Who is Eligible to Receive Zakat?
Zakat is meant to uplift and support those in need. As mentioned in the Holy Quran, it is given to the eight categories who are eligible to receive Zakat are the poor, the needy, those in debt, enslaved people, new Muslims, zakat administrators, those who are striving in the path of Allah (SWT) or those working to free other from bondage. By giving Zakat to the needy, we can bring hope to the vulnerable people in society.
Zakat’s Ripple Effects is Eternal
The Impact of Zakat extends beyond the immediate relief it provides. It helps communities grow in the long term by funding sustainable projects like water wells, sponsoring Hafiz and Orphans, and offering Cataract surgeries.
A Heartwarming Impact of Your Zakat
Fatima Tuz Zahra is a mother of three small children living in a small village in Pakistan. After she lost her husband, she never had enough resources to feed her children. With the support of your Zakat donations, we sponsored and helped her begin a small tailoring business. Today, she not only supports her family but also employs other widows in her village.
“I never thought life could change this way with the support of Al Mustafa Welfare Trust. People who donate Zakat did not just give us money; they gave us the honors to live life peacefully,” she says with tears in her eyes.
Support the Needy with your Zakat
Donate to us to bring hope and kindness to people. Give Zakat now, and we will use it to support our ongoing projects around the world. Together, we can change the world for the better and earn rewards by fulfilling our obligations.
“One who pays Zakat, Allah will make their wealth increase” (Sahih Bukhari) .
