TRANSFORM LIVES WITH YOUR ZAKAT

At Islamic Welfare Trust, we believe in the transformative power of Zakat to uplift communities and support those in need. Your decision to ‘Donate Zakat to Muslim Charity’ is a sign that you doing this action firstly to please your Creator and secondly to make sure your fellow brothers and sisters in faith benefit from your act of kindness. In every Zakat donation lies the potential to change lives, reflecting the compassionate spirit of Islamic philanthropy.

Your Zakat is more than just a religious obligation; it’s a bridge of hope and solidarity. Guided by the principles of Islamic charity, we ensure that your generosity reaches and positively impacts the lives of the underprivileged. From providing essential aid to supporting sustainable development, your Zakat donations are a source of relief and joy for many.

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The Essence behind the Principle of Zakat

Zakat, one of the five pillars of Islam, is not just a charitable act but an act of worship that purifies wealth and soul.

Zakat is a symbol of a Muslim’s social responsibility and a sign of mutual support within the Muslim community.

Allah says:

“Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase…”

(Quran, 9:103)

This ayah highlights how Zakat can cleanse our wealth and at the same time bring comfort to the lives of the less fortunate.

According to a narration in Al-Bayhaqi, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

“Zakat is a bridge of Islam.”

We already know Zakat is a pillar of Islam but this statement further highlights the importance of Zakat. It is an act performed by an individual for the benefit of many.

Donate Zakat to Muslim Charity (Islamic Welfare Trust) and help widows and orphans in need.

A MUST-READ: BEFORE YOU DONATE ZAKAT TO MUSLIM CHARITY

Zakat is an act of worship. We must know that Allah does not prescribe anything that is not for the best reasons and does not achieve the best interests of humanity. Allah is the All-Knowing, Who encompasses all things by His knowledge, and He is the All-Wise Who does not prescribe anything except for a reason.

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How Your Zakat is Helping the Ones in Need?

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Donate Zakat to Gaza

October 2023 will never be forgotten in the sad story of Gaza as if the plight and hardships of people weren’t enough. A war was waged on the innocent people of Gaza.

  • Over 20,000 lives lost.
  • Northern Gaza flattened to the ground.
  • Everywhere you look it’s destruction.

This is where your Zakat can bring hope and life into the dead. Donate Zakat to Gaza and help protect and save lives.

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Donate Zakat to Yemen

Due to instability, conflict, and tensions in the region, millions in Yemen are only weeks away from starvation and malnutrition. If they don’t receive help from outside, Yemeni people will starve and eventually lose the battle of life.

  • 24.1 million are at risk due to extreme food shortages.
  • 16.2 million require emergency aid.

During these testing times, your Zakat will bring change and hope. Donate Zakat to Yemen and show your love and care for the people of Yemen.

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Donate Zakat to Yemen

Due to instability, conflict, and tensions in the region, millions in Yemen are only weeks away from starvation and malnutrition. If they don’t receive help from outside, Yemeni people will starve and eventually lose the battle of life.

  • 24.1 million are at risk due to extreme food shortages.
  • 16.2 million require emergency aid.

During these testing times, your Zakat will bring change and hope. Donate Zakat to Yemen and show your love and care for the people of Yemen.

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Donate Zakat to Pakistan

The largest Muslim-populated country on the earth despite being rich in natural resources. 4 out of 10 Pakistanis cannot even afford 2 nutritional meals a day.

  • 39.4% of Pakistanis are living in poverty.
  • More than 10 million are just one paycheque away from poverty.

As Muslims, we must take care of the ones in need. Donate Zakat to Pakistan and help eradicate poverty.

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Donate Zakat to Syria

A country destroyed by ‘one of the brutalist civil war’. We must help Syrians recover from this devastation.

  • Over 90% of Syrian refugee families are living in extreme poverty.
  • More than 2 million children out of school

Islamic Welfare Trust is on the ground helping Syrian refugee families. Donate Zakat to Syria and help widows, orphans, and poor families.

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Donate Zakat to Syria

A country destroyed by ‘one of the brutalist civil war’. We must help Syrians recover from this devastation.

  • Over 90% of Syrian refugee families are living in extreme poverty.
  • More than 2 million children out of school

Islamic Welfare Trust is on the ground helping Syrian refugee families. Donate Zakat to Syria and help widows, orphans, and poor families.

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Donate Zakat to Afghanistan

Grappling with severe poverty, exacerbated by years of conflict and instability, millions need our support.

  • 28.8 million in urgent need of humanitarian aid.
  • 40% facing acute food insecurity.

When the situation is at such a level. Your Zakat can bring hope and comfort to those fighting for their survival. Donate Zakat to Afghanistan and help save lives.

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Donate Zakat to Rohingya Muslims

Persecuted community, living in some of the world’s poorest conditions, Rohingya Muslims are one of the most deserving communities of our Sadaqah and Zakat.

  • Nearly 1 million in daily hardships.
  • 90% don’t have adequate food for daily consumption.

Donate Zakat to Rohingya Muslims and show them you care and pray for them sitting thousands of miles away from them.

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Donate Zakat to Rohingya Muslims

Persecuted community, living in some of the world’s poorest conditions, Rohingya Muslims are one of the most deserving communities of our Sadaqah and Zakat.

  • Nearly 1 million in daily hardships.
  • 90% don’t have adequate food for daily consumption.

Donate Zakat to Rohingya Muslims and show them you care and pray for them sitting thousands of miles away from them.

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ZAKAT FAQ

Zakat is the third pillar of Islam. Zakat becomes obligatory if the following two conditions are met:

1 – That it reaches the nisaab (minimum threshold)

2 – One year has passed since it reached the nisaab

If the money/assets’ value is less than the nisaab, then no zakaah is due.

Once the savings/assets reach the nisaab, and one year (lunar/hijri year) has passed since possession, zakat becomes due at that point.

Every adult, sane, free, and financially able Muslim must pay Zakat. This includes both men and women. The criteria for financial capability is the possession of wealth above a certain threshold, known as Nisab, for a lunar year.

Zakat nisaab is the equivalent of 85 grams of gold or 595 grams of silver.
The rate that must be paid for Zakat is one-quarter of one-tenth (2.5%).

Zakat can only be given to one or a combination of the eight categories mentioned in the Quran, including the poor, the needy, and those in debt. It is extremely important that the Muslim charity or organisation you’re donating to uses Zakat funds according to Islamic guidelines. Donate your Zakat with Islamic Welfare Trust and bring a positive change in the lives of widows, orphans and the needy.

When you donate your Zakat to the Islamic Welfare Trust, one thing you can guarantee is that your Zakat will help Muslim families in need. Right now our Zakat projects include

  • Helping poor and needy families in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Gaza, Yemen, Syria, Turkey and Africa.
  • We sponsor orphans and widows with your Zakat.
  • In an emergency, your Zakat provides a lifeline to the victims of wars and natural disasters

Donate your Zakat to Islamic Welfare Trust in confidence and if you would like to know where your Zakat is being spent, please do not hesitate to contact us.

No, Zakat applies to various types of wealth, including cash, gold and silver, business merchandise, agricultural produce, stock shares, and livestock. The specific rules for each type of wealth can vary, so it’s important to consult knowledgeable sources or scholars for accurate calculations. You can use our Zakat calculator to correctly calculate your Zakat.

No Zakat and Sadaqah are two different things and general Sadaqah does not cover your Zakat obligation. Zakat is an obligatory charity with specific rules and conditions, while Sadaqah is a voluntary charity without any fixed amount or specific beneficiaries. Sadaqah can be given at any time and to anyone in need.

CHANGE MUSLIM LIVES – DONATE YOUR ZAKAT

“The best of people are those that bring the most benefit to the rest of mankind.” (Daraqutni)

Unfortunately, recent human history has emphatically confirmed this reality. Since the turn of the century, we have seen disaster after disaster unfold, some natural but predominantly manmade. As a Muslim Humanitarian Charity, it’s crucial for us to have emergency funds readily available to respond swiftly to these disasters.

Whether it’s the Gaza Emergency Appeal, Yemen Emergency Appeal, Syrian Refugee Crisis, Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal, Pakistan Floods Appeal, Bangladesh Floods Appeal, Rohingya Crisis Appeal, or Africa Drought Appeal, our ability to continue helping those affected by these conflicts, wars, and crises relies on your ongoing support. We urge you to donate your Sadaqah and Zakat to these appeals, aiding in the protection of lives throughout the year and in times of crisis.

However, if you are looking to build a Masjid as Sadaqah Jariyah for your loved ones, or if you wish to build a water pump, donate a food pack, sponsor a sewing machine, or need to give Kaffarah for Breaking an Oath, consider our appeals. Donate to the Ramadan Food Appeal, the Ramadan Zakat Appeal, Donate your Sadaqah Online, or simply donate Zakat to Muslim Charity to assist the poor and needy around the world. Insha’Allah, donate with confidence for the sake of Allah.

Islamic Charity – Under the Supervision of Islamic Scholars

Islamic Welfare Trust strictly adheres to a 100% donation policy for Emergency Appeals and Zakat, ensuring complete transparency with details available on the Charity Commission website. We promise to allocate £9 out of every £10 of general donations directly to those in need, honouring your trust and our commitment to the Ummah. All our activities and projects receive full approval from scholars who are part of our board of trustees.

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