Zakat Appeal

Zakat is the third pillar of Islam.

It is obligatory on every sane, adult Muslim who owns wealth equal to over the value of Nisaab for one calendar year (Hijri Calendar). He or she must pay 2.5% of that wealth as Zakat.

Zakat Nisaab

Nisaab based on Gold: 85 grams of pure gold

Nisaab based on Silver: 595 grams of pure silver

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Allah says:

“And establish prayer and give zakat, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves – you will find it with Allah.” (Qur’an – 2:110)

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Zakat for Widows & Orphans

“As-Sadaqaat (here it means Zakaah) are only for the Fuqaraa’ (poor), and Al‑Masaakeen (the poor) and those employed to collect (the funds); and to attract the hearts of those who have been inclined (towards Islam); and to free the captives; and for those in debt; and for Allaah’s Cause (i.e. for Mujaahidoon — those fighting in a holy battle), and for the wayfarer (a traveller who is cut off from everything); a duty imposed by Allaah. And Allaah is All-Knower, All-Wise.” (Qur’an 9:60)

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The first and second are the fuqara’ and masaakeen (the poor and needy). They should be given zakaah to meet their needs. The difference between the fuqara’ and the masaakeen is that the fuqara’ are in greater need; one of them cannot find enough to suffice himself and his dependents for half a year. The masaakeen are better off than the fuqara’, because they can find half of what will suffice them or more. These people should be given zakat because of their needs.

All widows and orphans we help fall under both of these categories. Your Zakat is in safe hands and will be delivered to the people who deserve it the most.

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Simple Way to Calculate Your Zakat

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Let’s say you calculate your Zakat on the 1st of Ramadan every year.

Amount of cash you have (Cash in Hand & in Bank)

Plus the value of your metals (Gold, Silver, Diamonds etc.)*

*Search online for gold/silver rate the UK to find the current per gram or per tola rate of gold and silver. You will have to get your diamond and other metals valued independently from official dealers.

Plus the value of your business stock

Plus the value of your shares

Plus the value of any tradeable goods or assets

Minus what you owe (liabilities)*

*Interest-based bank loans are not considered as liabilities (Note: According to Allah and His Messenger ﷺ Interest is Haram)

Times by 2.5

Divide by 100

This will give you the value of Zakat you are obliged to pay.

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