At Al Mustafa Welfare Trust, we take pride in our 100% Zakat Policy. It means that every single penny of your Zakat donation will go directly to those who need it most 100% of the time – giving you 100% of the reward. Our main aim is to guarantee that every pound of zakat paid by UK Muslims is paid appropriately - in line with Sunnah and the Holy Quran.
Zakat, also known as Zakah, represents charity and wealth purification. Financially stable Muslims must pay zakat according to Nisab. UK Muslims can calculate their zakat amount using our dynamic zakat calculator. Many Muslims in the UK and across the world are struggling to access necessities. With the help of your Zakat, we have been able to make a significant impact worldwide, reaching over 17 million needy people
Your Zakat can do so much. With your Zakat donations, you can give someone the gift of sight with cataract surgery, provide a family with clean and safe drinking water, give nutritious food to a family, care for orphans, or give children access to education.
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Zakat is a pillar of Islam and obligation that requires Muslims to share a portion of their wealth with those in need. It is a form of purification for the donor and promotes social justice and economic equality in the Muslim Ummah. Zakat is more than an act of giving; it purifies one’s heart and earnings while uplifting the less fortunate who are suffering in poverty.
It reminds the Muslim Ummah of their privileges and the blessings that need to be used for other people's benefit. Zakat builds a bridge between the elites and the less privileged individuals. This way, we bring ourselves closer to Allah (SWT) while showering mercy on the people on Earth.
The Quran designates eight particular categories for the distribution of Zakat.
“Indeed, the prescribed charitable offerings are only to be given to the 1. The poor 2. The needy 3. To those who work on administering it 4. Those who have a reconciliation of heart (those who have embraced Islam or are inclined to it) 5. To free those in bondage 6. To the debt-ridden 7. For the cause of God 8. To the wayfarer This is an obligation from God. And God is all-knowing, all-wise.” Qur’an 9:60
Do not make it complicated for yourself as you perform your Zakat duty. Whether your Zakat is based on your savings, gold, investments, or something else, our advanced Zakat calculator can quickly and accurately determine how much you owe.
As you calculate and pay Zakat, consider how much your donations could help others. Each penny you donate counts towards helping underprivileged people. We have made the process easy through our Zakat Calculator. Join us to change our lives.
With your zakat donations, we can fund amazing projects and achieve incredible results. Each year, we look to achieve more. This means we need more and more donations.
Zakat, an essential aspect of Islam, represents both charity and wealth purification, fostering social balance within the Muslim community. It's obligatory for financially stable adult Muslims, serving as a cornerstone of Islamic faith.
You can set up a regular monthly payment like a direct debit if you wish to pay your zakat in smaller instalments. If you choose to pay your zakat with Al Mustafa Welfare Trust, certain campaigns and sponsorships are zakat-eligible so you can spread the rewards of your generosity throughout the year.
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The nisab value, based on the current worth of gold and silver, determines Zakat eligibility. Zakat is due annually if one's wealth exceeds this threshold for a full Islamic lunar year. Adjustments are necessary if wealth fluctuates, and Zakat is not applicable if wealth falls below the nisab value.
Your zakat payment period for the year will start on the date when your wealth first equalled or exceeded the nisab. After this, zakat must be calculated and paid once each lunar year has passed, and it will then fall every year thereafter on that date. If you are not able to remember this date, then you should make an estimate. If this is not possible, you should select a specific Islamic date to adhere to, instead. It is not obligatory to pay zakat during Ramadan, but many Muslims prefer to give charity during Ramadan.
The recipient of Zakat must not belong to your immediate family such as your spouse, children, parents and grandparents. They are not eligible to get zakat. However, you can give your zakat to other relatives and family members except your immediate family.
Zakat must be distributed amongst eight set groups of people as defined in the Holy Qur’an:
• The Poor (Fakir)
• The Needy (Miskin)
• An Islamic Revert in Need (Muallaf)
• The Collector of Zakat (Amil)
• Slaves (Riqab)
• A Stranded Traveller in Need (Ibnus Sabil)
• A Debtor (Gharmin)
• Those Practising, But in Need and Away from Home (Fisabillillah)
Zakat is an annual obligation, following the lunar calendar in Islam. When an individual's wealth surpasses the nisab threshold for a full lunar year, they must pay 2.5% of the surplus wealth beyond the nisab, ensuring wealth circulation and societal welfare. Exemptions apply if wealth falls below the nisab within the lunar cycle.
Zakat rules define those eligible to pay as being:
• Of Muslim faith
• Sane and in good health
• Free and not in slavery
• Past the age of puberty
• With wealth greater than the nisab value
• With a positive goods or cash flow
To summarise, those eligible to give Zakat are adult Muslims, working or earning more than the nisab value and able to meet their and their family’s daily needs without struggling.
The Quran does not specify a fixed percentage for Zakat. However, scholars generally agree on a rate of 2.5% for most forms of wealth, such as business profits, savings, and investments.
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