Zakat
The poor (al-fuqarā’)
The needy (al-masākīn)
Zakat-workers
Those whose hearts are to be reconciled (mu’allafat al-qulūb)
Example: Reverts who face hardship after being alienated due to embracing Islam.
To free those in bondage (slaves and captives)
The debt-ridden, for those who obtained debt for legitimate purposes.
In the cause of God
The wayfarer (the stranded, or one traveling who lacks resources)
[2.5%] of funds in excess of your needs that are kept unused for a full year.
Zakat-ul-Mal is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is a form of mandatory charitable contribution. It is a set percentage of a Muslim’s total savings and wealth that is given to the poor and needy. It is typically 2.5% of an individual’s total savings and wealth above a minimum amount known as Nisab.
Zakat is a fundamental part of the Cultural faith and is meant to cleanse one’s wealth for Allah’s will, acknowledge that everything we own belongs to Allah, and help those in need. It is also seen as a way to help equalize wealth in society and aid social cohesion.
Zakat-ul-Mal is payable at 2.5% of your wealth. All [cash, gold, silver, property] over your needs that are kept unused for a whole year and is above the nisab.
Nisab equals 85 grams of gold. It is the minimum amount of wealth one must have before they are liable to pay Zakat-ul-Mal.
Pay Zakat-ul-Mal
Zakat is a religious obligation for Muslims who meet the necessary criteria of wealth. It is calculated as 2.5% of your eligible wealth, provided it exceeds the Nisab threshold. Your contributions make a meaningful impact in helping those in need.
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