ZAKAT
Fulfil Your Obligation, Change a Life
Every penny of your Zakat goes directly to those who need it most
What is Zakat?
Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam — an obligatory annual payment made by eligible Muslims to support those in need. It is not a gift or charity; it is a right owed to the poor and a purification of your wealth before Allah.
Who Must Pay Zakat?
Zakat is obligatory on every adult Muslim who possesses wealth equal to or above the nisab threshold for a full lunar year. The nisab is calculated based on the value of 87.48g of gold or 612.36g of silver — whichever is lower is used as the threshold.
How Much Zakat Do I Pay?
Zakat is calculated at 2.5% of your total zakatable wealth — this includes savings, gold, silver, stocks, and business goods held above the nisab for one lunar year. Debts you owe can be deducted before calculating.
Is Hayat Charity Zakat-Eligible?
Yes. Hayat Charity is a UK registered Islamic charity (Reg. No. 1212073) and your Zakat can be given to us with confidence. We distribute Zakat only to those who qualify under the eight categories of Zakat recipients defined in the Quran (Surah At-Tawbah 9:60), including the poor, the needy, and those in debt.
Where Does Your Zakat Go?
Your Zakat through Hayat Charity reaches families in Bangladesh, Bosnia, Jordan, Chad, Indonesia and beyond. We fund emergency food parcels, clean water, and essential aid to those who qualify as Zakat recipients — ensuring every penny reaches those it is owed to.
Give Your Zakat Today
Pay your Zakat with Hayat Charity and trust that it reaches those who need it most, distributed in accordance with Islamic principles. Every pound is tracked and every project reported.