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£50 - Gift of Zakat changes lives—lifting the poor, purifying wealth, and fulfilling your obligation.
Your Zakat is Our Amānah
Since our launch in 2004, your Zakat contributions have served as a lifeline, delivering essential humanitarian aid to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.
From East Africa to the Middle East and parts of Asia, your generosity has helped save countless lives.
We recognize the profound responsibility we hold—both to you, the people we serve, and ultimately to Allah (SWT). Our duty is to ensure that your Zakat is distributed according to Islamic principles, reaching only those who are eligible.
By placing your sacred trust in Muslim Relief, you can remain confident that your Zakat will reach those who need it most.
Your Zakat Donations Have the Potential to Make a Huge Impact
The majority of our charitable work is Zakat eligible.
Our organisation operates in many countries worldwide, aiding some of the most destitute people.
Your Zakat Can Help Gift:
✅️ Life-saving food and clean water
✅️ Critical medical care: offering vital health support
✅️ Improved education: giving children the opportunity to learn and grow
✅️ Support for orphans and widows: ensuring safety and dignity for the most vulnerable
✅️ Sustainable livelihoods: empowering families with the tools to build their futures
✅️ Immediate relief in crises: delivering swift aid when it’s needed most
✅️ And much more… extending a helping hand wherever the need arises
Fulfil Your Obligations With Confidence & Compassion
Zakat isn’t just a donation—it’s a sacred pillar of Islam. When you give Zakat through Muslim Relief, you do so knowing that we uphold the highest standards of trust and integrity, guided by the principles of:
🔹️Amānah (Trust):
We fully understand the immense responsibility of handling your Zakat. Every amount entrusted to us is managed with sincerity, accountability, and utmost care.
🔹️Ihsan (Excellence):
We strive for excellence in how we distribute your Zakat, ensuring each donation has a meaningful impact on those who need it most.
🔹️Independent Approval:
Our Zakat policy and distribution methods are reviewed and approved by independent reputable scholars, who continue to monitor, advise, and guide our organization.
This ensures that our Zakat procedures fully comply with Shariah law and that your Zakat is delivered as prescribed.
100% Zakat Donations
At Muslim Relief, we’re proud to operate a 100% Zakat policy. That means every single penny of your Zakat goes directly to those in need—ensuring every donation makes a real, life-changing difference, every single time.
When you entrust your Zakat to us, you become a vital part of our life-changing work, bringing hope and dignity to countless souls.
Calculate Your Zakat With Ease
Unsure how much Zakat you owe?
Let our user-friendly Zakat Calculator take the guesswork out of it. In just a few clicks, you can calculate your obligation, donate securely, and fulfil your Islamic duty with ease—so you can focus on what truly matters… making a difference!
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Zakat Faqs
It is a form of almsgiving and an obligatory act of charity that purifies wealth, supports those in need, and strengthens the unity of the Ummah.[/lvca_panel][lvca_panel panel_id=”panel-608fceac0115b” panel_title=”What is Nisab?”]
Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must possess before being required to pay Zakat.
The Nisab value is determined by the weight of gold and silver:
• Silver: 612.36 grams
• Gold: 87.48 grams
While there are varying scholarly opinions on which value to use, both gold and silver values are valid. Using the silver Nisab value often directs more wealth toward those in need.
If you’re unsure about how much Zakat you owe, use our simple Zakat calculator tool, to help guide you through this noble act of giving.
[/lvca_panel][lvca_panel panel_id=”panel-608fcee48853f” panel_title=”Who is Eligible to pay Zakat?”]Zakat is obligatory on every sane, healthy, adult Muslim whose wealth exceeds the minimum threshold (Nisab) value.[/lvca_panel][lvca_panel panel_id=”panel-608fcf04a1c73″ panel_title=”Who is Eligible to receive Zakat?”]The Qur’ān (9:60) identifies eight categories of eligible beneficiaries:
🔹️The poor (al-fuqarā): Those who have little to no means of meeting their basic needs.
🔹️The needy (al-masākīn): Individuals who have insufficient income to fully meet their needs.
🔹️Zakat administrators: Those appointed to collect and distribute Zakat.
🔹️New Muslims (Mu’allafah Quloobuhum): Those who have recently embraced Islam and need financial assistance to strengthen their faith and community bonds.
🔹️Freeing slaves (Riqab): In modern contexts, this extends to efforts to free individuals from modern slavery and debt.
🔹️Those in unmanageable debt (al-ghārimīn): Individuals who are overwhelmed by debt and unable to pay it back.
🔹️For the cause of Allah (Fi Sabilillah): This includes initiatives that promote the welfare of society, such as building schools, mosques, and water wells etc.
🔹️The wayfarer (Ibn Al-Sabeel): Travelers in need, especially those stranded far from home with no means of return.[/lvca_panel][lvca_panel panel_id=”panel-608fcf6caad5f” panel_title=”How to calculate my Zakat?”]
1. Combine Your Sources of Wealth
Identify all the assets you’ve owned for the past year, such as:
- Cash and savings
- Gold and silver
- Investments (e.g. shares, stocks, investment properties, crypto etc.)
- Business assets
- Debts owed to you
Add these together to find your Total Income.
2. Subtract Immediate Needs and Living Expenses
Sum up your essential costs:
- Personal & living expenses
- Debts you owe
- Business expenses
These form your Living Expenses.
3. Determine Your Zakatable Wealth
Zakatable Wealth=Total Income−Living Expenses
4. Check Against the Nisab Threshold
Decide whether you are using the gold or silver standard for nisab, then determine the current cash value of that threshold. If your Zakatable Wealth is greater than the nisab value, move on to the final step.
5. Calculate Your Zakat
Total Zakat Owed=Zakatable Wealth×2.5%
We hope this overview helps you understand the fundamentals of how Zakat is calculated.[/lvca_panel][lvca_panel panel_id=”panel-608fcf826c68d” panel_title=”When is Zakat Paid?”]Zakat is due after a full lunar year has passed since your wealth first exceeded the Nisab threshold.
While there is no fixed date for paying Zakat, many people prefer to fulfil their obligation during Ramadan, due to the increased rewards and extra blessings associated with the holy month.[/lvca_panel][lvca_panel panel_id=”panel-608fcf95886dd” panel_title=”Can I pay my Zakat in instalments?”]Zakat should ideally be paid in full at the end of the lunar year as soon as it becomes due, without unnecessary delay.
However, if paying in a lump sum causes financial hardship, you may choose to pay in advance instalments.
Any shortfall should be settled promptly once the year ends and your final calculation is complete.
You can easily set up regular Zakat contributions by clicking the “Donate” tab on our Zakat Donations page.
[/lvca_panel][lvca_panel panel_id=”panel-608fcf95886dd” panel_title=”What if I Missed Zakat for Previous Years?”]We understand that sometimes things get overlooked. If you’ve missed your zakat deadline, it’s crucial to take necessary action and fulfil your obligation as soon as possible.
Your Zakat is a sacred duty, and making up for missed payments is a significant step in restoring blessings to your wealth.[/lvca_panel][lvca_panel panel_id=”panel-608fcfae99ed5″ panel_title=”What is Zakat Al Fitr?”]Zakat Al-Fitr (also known as Fitrana) is a separate compulsory donation given at the end of Ramadan before the Eid Al-Fitr prayer.
While Zakat and Zakat Al-Fitr can be easily confused, they serve different purposes and are calculated separately.
For 2025, the Zakat Al-Fitr amount is £5.00 per person.[/lvca_panel][/lvca_accordion]
Questions Regarding Your Zakat Calculation
For complex Zakat queries, it is advisable to consult a scholar or your local imam. Insha’Allah, their expertise can help provide clarity and ensure that your Zakat is calculated correctly.
Additionally, the Muslim Relief Team is here to assist.
For enquiries regarding your zakat, please email us at: mail@muslimrelief.org.uk
Give Zakat ➡️ Save Lives ➡️ Earn Endless Rewards!
Millions of people across the globe are facing unimaginable hardship.
Your Zakat can be the lifeline that turns hunger into nourishment, despair into hope, and struggle into survival.
Fulfil your Islamic duty now, and let your generosity be the reason someone’s life is changed forever.
“Indeed, the mercy of Allah is near to the doers of good.” (Qur’ān 7:56)
