OUR ZAKAT PROJECTS
Learn how your Zakat contributions can bring about positive change, providing crucial support to those in need.
GIVE ZAKAT TO OTHER COUNTRIES
While global attention often focuses on major crises, many communities in less-publicized regions are still facing severe hardship. Action For Humanity is committed to reaching these forgotten areas, delivering essential relief and long-term support.
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OUR ZAKAT POLICY
Transparent
We allocate Zakat with full transparency. No more than 12.5% is used for project delivery and essential admin costs.
Trusted by Scholars
We have tailored this policy to our own governance, whilst maintaining full compliance with Islamic principles.
Maximum Impact
With one of the lowest admin fees in the sector, you can ensure your Zakat reach those most in need.
Reach People in Need
We deliver emergency aid in areas that other organizations are unable to reach, fulfilling your religious obligations, while ensuring those in desperate need receive help.
Dedicated Bank Accounts
Your Zakat funds will be held in a dedicated, interest-free, bank account prior to being dispersed on programs in designated countries, ensuring Zakat funds are only used for sole Zakat purposes.
Secure Administration
Your Zakat is securely administered according to Islamic principles. We adhere to strict interpretation of where Zakat can be spent to ensure it aligns with donor intentionality, as well as in accordance with divine command.
ZAKAT FAQs
Define the meaning and purpose of Zakat?
The term "zakat" literally translates to "purification" and "growth" in Arabic. It represents a form of alms-giving and religious tax in Islam. By giving zakat, Muslims purify their wealth and souls, and it helps in redistributing wealth in society, thereby reducing economic disparity.
When is Zakat eligible and how do we calculate it?
Zakat is obligatory for adult Muslims who meet the necessary criteria of wealth, known as the "nisab." The nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must possess before they are liable to pay zakat. This threshold varies depending on the current value of gold or silver. Zakat is typically 2.5% of a Muslim's total savings and wealth, calculated over a lunar year.
Visit our Zakat Calculator page for more information.
Which group of people are eligible to receive Zakat?
There are specific categories of people who are eligible to receive zakat, as mentioned in the Quran. These include the poor, the needy, those employed to collect zakat, to reconcile hearts, free captives, help those in debt, for the cause of Allah, and for the stranded traveler.
What is the significance of Zakat in our society?
Zakat plays a crucial role in Islamic societies. It's a key tool for social welfare and poverty alleviation. By redistributing wealth from the richer segments of society to the poorer, zakat helps in balancing social inequality and is seen as a form of social solidarity.
What is Zakat modern application?
In the contemporary world, the practice of zakat has adapted to include modern financial systems. Muslims worldwide give zakat through various channels, including online platforms, to organizations that allocate the funds to those in need.
