Zakat

What is Zakat?

Zakat is an obligatory charity in Islam that helps the poor and needy. Every adult, financially stable Muslim must give 2.5% of their wealth if they meet the required minimum (Nisab).

Allah says in the Qur’an (9:60):

“The 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 the captives and the debtors, and for the cause of Allah, and for the wayfarers; a duty imposed by Allah.”

By giving Zakat, you purify your wealth and help those in need.

When is Zakat Due?

Zakat is due once a year, after you’ve held the wealth for one full Islamic year (355 days).
Your home and daily-use items are exempt from Zakat.
Businesses must pay Zakat on stock and profits.

Where Does Your Zakat Go?

Hamza Foundation uses your Zakat for:

Helping orphans & widows
Providing clean water
Supporting education & healthcare
-Emergency disaster relief

Your Zakat directly reaches those in need!

Take from their money a charity to cleanse them and purify them – Al Qur’an 9:10

What is Nisab

Nisab is the minimum wealth you must have before Zakat becomes due.

Nisab for 2025:

Gold: 85g of pure gold
Silver: 595g of pure silver

Use our Zakat Calculator for easy calculation!