Zakat
Zakat is an obligatory 2.5% of a Muslim's income and savings after they have taken care of their families.
Zakat is an obligatory 2.5% of a Muslim's income and savings after they have taken care of their families.
Your zakat contributions have provided ease and relief to many of our brothers and sisters across various calamity-stricken countries worldwide including Burma, Palestine, Kenya, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and others. The zakat recipients are very grateful for your donations, may Allah swt accept it from you all.
Zakat is 2.5% of a Muslim’s income and savings after they have taken care of their families. It is an obligation like the five daily prayers, and is not a voluntary act of worship. Your zakat is providing relief to many people worldwide including food, shelter, medication and monetary contributions to the beneficiaries.
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One Ummah has a 100% Zakat Donation policy
Your zakat donations are used across Yemen, Syria, Gaza and many other calamity-stricken countries to provide those who are eligible with life-saving food, monetary contributions and emergency aid.
Allah swt says in the Qur’an:
“And establish prayer and give Zakat, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves – you will find it with Allah.” [2:110]
Donate your Zakat today and fulfil the third pillar of your faith, Islam. Rest assured, One Ummah will use your zakah to provide the most needy people worldwide with their rightful aid, which will ultimately bring them some relief during their times of hardship.
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Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is a religious obligation or tax for all Muslims who meet the necessary criteria. It is a vital part of the social islamic welfare system. Zakat is 2.5% or 1/40th of one's savings/wealth.
Beneficiaries of Zakat are made up of eight categories. These are 1 The poor 2 The needy 3 Administrators of Zakat 4 Those whose hearts are to be reconciled (recently converted) 5 Those in bondage (to be freed from slavery) 6 Those is debt 7 In the cause of Allah 8 wayfarer (stranded traveller)
If you are an Adult and sane minded then you are eligible to pay Zakat.
Yes, Zakat is compulsory for every Muslim.
Zakat is paid annually i.e. every single year.