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WE DELIVER YOUR ZAKAT
Zakat is an obligatory act of worship, one of the five pillars of Islam. To ensure this obligation is fulfilled in full, we calculate your zakat correctly and distribute it to orphans, those in need and students in Africa, Sudan, Palestinian refugee camps and various parts of Asia.
To calculate your zakat
Visit our Zakat Calculation Page

WHAT IS ZAKAT?

Zakat is an annual financial act of worship. It is the obligation of wealthy Muslims (those possessing the nisab) to give one fortieth (i.e. 2.5%) of their wealth, for the sake of Allah’s pleasure, to one of the categories specified in verse 60 of Surah At-Tawbah in the Holy Qur’an.
Zakat is not merely a material act of sharing; it is also a means for the believer to purify their wealth and cleanse their heart.
The purpose of this act of worship is to help meet the basic needs of those in need, to save the wealthy from stinginess and the poor from despair.

Allah the Almighty has said – in meaning –: “Establish prayer properly and give zakat. Whatever good you send ahead for yourselves, you will find it with Allah (as something even better). There is no doubt that Allah the Almighty sees all that you do.”

(Surah al-Baqarah, verse 110)

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TO WHOM IS ZAKAT GIVEN?

As stated in the Holy Qur’an, zakat is given to the following seven categories:
- The poor
- The destitute
- Zakat collectors
- Those to be ransomed from slavery
- Debtors
- Those striving in the cause of Allah (fi-Sebilillah)
- Wayfarers

The most virtuous form is to give it to the destitute who possess nothing and to those striving in the cause of Allah.
Our association works to ensure your act of worship is fulfilled in the most beautiful manner by distributing zakat donations in accordance with the criteria set forth by Almighty Allah. Click here to ensure your zakat reaches its intended recipients.

WHO IS OBLIGED TO PAY ZAKAT? WHAT IS THE NISAB AMOUNT?

Zakat becomes obligatory for a Muslim who is of age, of sound mind and free, provided they possess wealth exceeding their debts and basic necessities by the nisab of wealth.

The nisab amount:
-20 miskals of gold and silver (approximately 80.18 grams of gold) or an equivalent value in money or trade goods,
-40 sheep, 5 camels, or 30 cattle.
-Additionally, there is ushr, which is the zakat on agricultural produce. If the land is irrigated naturally, one-tenth of the crop is given; if irrigation involves costs, one-twentieth is given.

WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR ZAKAT?

At Qurbanuk, we collect your zakat donations transparently and distribute them to those entitled to receive them, as specified in the Holy Quran. In African and Asian countries, we strive to ensure that your zakat reaches orphans and the poor who are on the path of Allah, thereby helping to fulfil your obligatory worship in the best possible way and to strengthen the faith.

You can send your zakat as cash or food aid to orphans, hafiz students, needy children striving to continue their education, and poor families in Africa, Palestinian refugee camps, Sudan, Rakhine, Indonesia, Yemen, Pakistan and Central Asia.

HOW CAN YOU CALCULATE YOUR ZAKAT?

Calculating your zakat amount correctly is the first step towards fulfilling your religious duty in full.
You can easily calculate it by taking into account your assets, including gold, cash, business profits, investments and livestock.
Our association’s zakat calculator enables you to accurately determine your zakat in just a few steps, based on the nisab threshold.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ZAKAT

Who is obliged to pay Zakat?
Zakat is obligatory for Muslims who are of age (mature), of sound mind and free. This person must possess an amount of wealth equal to the nisab, needs, and that a year has passed since they came into possession of the nisab amount of wealth .
When should Zakat be paid?
Zakat becomes obligatory once a year has passed since the nisab amount of wealth was acquired. It may be given at any time. However, it is considered virtuous to give it on blessed days and nights, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan .
To whom should Zakat not be given?
Zakat must not be given to the wealthy, to children who have not reached puberty (if they possess property), to parents, to grandparents, to children and grandchildren, to non-believers, or to those considered wealthy. Furthermore, zakat may not be used for one’s own benefit.
What is the nisab amount?
It is the minimum amount of wealth required to pay zakat. 20 miskals (80.18 grams) of gold or the equivalent in cash.
What is Ushr?
Ushr is the zakat on agricultural produce. One-tenth of the harvest, or one-twentieth if irrigation costs are incurred, is paid.
What happens if a person dies before paying their zakat?
If they have made a will, zakat is paid from one-third of their estate; if not, the heirs may, if they wish, pay it from their own shares.
Is it permissible to pay zakat in cash?
Yes, zakat may be given in the form of cash or goods. What is important is that the amount is calculated correctly.
What is the rate of zakat?
The zakat rate is generally 2.5% (one in forty). However, for agricultural produce, the ushr rate is 10% (if the farmer has not provided the irrigation themselves) or 5% (if the farmer has provided the irrigation themselves).