DONATE NOW APPEALS OUR WORK GET INVOLVED ABOUT ZAKAT £100 £240 £290 Other can provide emergency food for three families in Yemen DONATE NOW What is Zakat? Zakat, or almsgiving, is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with prayer, fasting, pilgrimage (Hajj) and belief in Allah (SWT) and His Messenger, Prophet Muhammad (SAW). For every sane, adult Muslim who owns wealth over a certain amount – known as the nisab – he or she must pay 2.5% of that wealth as Zakat. “…and those in whose wealth there is a recognised right, for the needy and deprived” (Qur’an 70:24-5) Donate Zakat Now. Click here for Zakat Calculator What is Nisab? The nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must possess before they become eligible to pay Zakat. This amount is often referred to as the nisab threshold. Gold and silver are the two values used to calculate the nisab threshold. The nisab is the value of 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver. Current Nisab threshold (as of 12/04/2021): Using value of silver (612.36 grams) – approximately £363.13 Using value of gold (87.48 grams) – approximately £3,576.18 Zakat: A sacred pillar Zakat is not just a fundamental pillar of Islam. It is also a revolutionary concept with the potential to ease the suffering of millions around the world. As Allah (SWT) tells us in the Holy Qur’an: “And be steadfast in prayer and regular in charity: And whatever good ye send forth for your souls before you, ye shall find it with Allah” (Qur’an 2:110) It is also a right that the poor have over us as for “Those in whose wealth there is a recognised right for the needy and the poor” (Qur’an 70:24-25) Picture this: if just the ten richest people in the world paid Zakat – that would be a staggering £7.7 billion! The power of that money in tackling poverty would be huge. At Islamic Relief, we use your Zakat in the most effective way possible to relieve the suffering of the world’s most vulnerable people. Last year alone, your donations enabled us to save lives Your Zakat has funded some of our crucial work with people and communities living in disaster and war zones: drought and famine-struck countries across East Africa and communities affected by conflict in Yemen. Your generosity has enabled communities to build sustainable livelihoods in the face of climate change, and enabled better lives for vulnerable orphans and families across the globe. Alhamdulillah, you have the power to transform people’s lives. Give your zakat today! What is Fitrana? Fitrana is a charitable donation of food that is given before Eid prayer, therefore it must be given before the end of Ramadan. Fitrana must be given by every self-supporting adult Muslim who has food in excess of their needs, on behalf of themselves and their dependants. How much is Zakat? Your Zakat donation should amount to 2.5% of your total wealth. Therefore, if your total assets (after any debts owed) amounted to £10,000, you would pay £250. Who is eligible to receive Zakat? There are eight categories of people who are eligible to receive Zakat. The poor The needy Administrators of Zakat Those whose hearts have been recently reconciled Those who have been enslaved Those in debt In the cause of God Travellers (including refugees) A poor person is someone whose property, in excess of his basic requirements, does not reach the nisab threshold. The recipient must not belong to your immediate family, therefore; your spouse, children, parents and grandparents cannot receive your zakat. Other relatives, however, can receive your zakat. Zakat FAQs Please note that for any specific queries, it is advisable to contact your local imam. You can also call our office on 020 7593 3232. During Ramadan, Islamic Relief has a scholar available to issue specific guidance. You can use our Zakat Calculator to calculate how much you need to give. Here’s a list of Frequently Asked Questions that you can use for further guidance: I owe several years of Zakat, how do I pay? Does the non-Muslim have to pay Zakat? Miscellaneous Questions I normally give a lot of money in charity throughout the year, do I still have to pay Zakat? I paid Zakat on £4,000 last Ramadan. This year I have a total of £10,000 of wealth liable to Zakat. What value do I take the 2.5% from as I paid for the £4,000 last year? If a child’s wealth has satisfied all the conditions of Zakat (i.e. it is above the Nisab and has been in their possession for one year), should Zakat be paid on it? I have mixed jewellery consisting of gold, silver and precious stones. How do I calculate the value on which Zakat must be paid? I have savings which I shall use to go for Hajj, is this to be included in my wealth when calculating Zakat? Miscellaneous Questions: Business, Property and Debt I lent some money to a friend who informed me that s/he is able to return the money; do I have to include this in my wealth when calculating Zakat? 10 years ago I lent some money to a friend who is poor and I did not expect to get the money back. S/he has now paid me back, is this money liable for Zakat? My Zakat is due in Dhul-Qa’dah but I would like to pay in advance (in Ramadan). I have a debt which must be paid in Shawwal (after Ramadan). Can this be deducted from my wealth when calculating Zakat? I bought a house for the purpose of renting 5 years ago. Last year I decided that I would sell the house. How do I pay Zakat on this? I have a shop where I sell clothes. How do I pay Zakat? You can also watch this YouTube video series where scholars answer FAQs. 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