Why Is Zakat Important?

Giving Zakat—or almsgiving—is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is obligatory for every sane adult Muslim who owns wealth over a certain amount, known as Nisab. Zakat is a right that the poor in your community have over its wealthy members.

Know that donating your Zakat is more than just an ethical and religious duty. By paying Zakat, you gain more blessings:

• Zakat adds to wealth. Allah promises to compensate for every act of spending in His cause.
• You play your part in bridging social gaps and bringing a community together for the sake of Allah.
• Zakat acts as a shield against the fires of hell for those who follow Allah with unwavering faith.

This pillar of Islam also fosters wealth distribution, enabling more support for the less fortunate, which helps and promotes equality. At Hazrat Rukun ud Din Trust, we strive to ensure fair Zakat distribution, prioritising your peace of mind when you pay Zakat online.

Understanding Nisab of Zakat:

Zakat is due on all forms of wealth, including salary, savings in cash, and gold. You are eligible for Zakat if your wealth meets the Nisab of Zakat—i.e. the least amount of net capital a Muslim needs in order to be eligible to pay Zakat. It is set at the value of 87.48 grams (7.5 tolas) of gold and 612.36 grams (52.5 tolas) of silver.

There are various ways of giving Zakat, such as:

• Donating directly to eligible recipients
• Delegating Zakat distribution to a collector
• Donating it to a reputable Islamic charity organisation

If you have several years’ worth of Zakat to pay, you can settle the entire amount at once or create a plan to pay it off gradually. It’s essential to understand that delaying Zakat payments doesn’t eliminate the obligation.

Who Is Eligible To Receive Zakat?

“Alms are only for the poor and the needy, and those who collect them, and those whose hearts are to be reconciled, and to free captives and debtors, and for the cause of Allah, and for travellers”. (Quran 9:60)

If you want to request where your Zakat contributions go, or you want to make sure that we are distributing your Zakat donation properly, the Quran provides proper guidance in this regard.

There are eight categories of people who are eligible to receive Zakat. The verse of the Quran specifies that these include:

1. The poor,
2. The needy,
3. Those who collect Zakat
4. The people who are to be reconciled,
5. Those in slavery,
6. Those in debt,
7. Those who are travelling (while cut off from everything),
8. Those in the way of Allah.

When you choose to pay Zakat online through Hazrat Rukun ud Din Trust, you’re helping with lodging, education and all related resources for thousands of orphans worldwide.

How to Calculate Your Zakat Donation?

Before you pay Zakat online, you can use a Zakat calculator to check how much is to be donated. You can also calculate your Zakat manually—by working out 2.5% of each form of wealth you own, be it your salary or a fixed savings amount. Verify your calculations carefully. For example, if you have £10,000 saved in cash, paying Zakat at a rate of 2.5% means you donate £250.

If necessary, seek advice from an Islamic scholar before fulfilling any Zakat donations. It is also important to remember that Zakat is a form of worship, so it should be given with the intention of pleasing Allah.

Our Efforts Toward Effective Zakat Distribution:

We are a non-profit organisation committed to facilitating Zakat services to our community. At Hazrat Rukun Ud Din Trust, we prioritise distributing Zakat in a manner that helps individuals escape the poverty cycle of poverty. Our primary focus is the betterment of the lives of orphans, overseeing their living and education—including Quran teachings—to help them have a bright future.

Our team comprises skilled and passionate professionals and volunteers, who ensure that your Zakat contributions are delivered to the right individuals in the most effective manner.

It is fairly simple to donate Zakat online to Hazrat Rukun Ud Din Trust, as we accept donations via online forms, by phone, or by in person at our office. If you need guidance to pay Zakat online, our team can help you calculate your Zakat and provide the necessary information about our policies.

Your contributions go a long way to make a positive impact on the lives of several—donate Zakat online today for a better world!