‘Take from their wealth so that you might purify and sanctify them.’
(Surah At-Tawbah 9:103)
Zakat is the concept of obligatory charity in Islam. It is how we give back out of our own wealth, to those less fortunate after what has been spent on basic necessities, family expenses, due credits etc. In a world of gross social and economic inequality, it is vital for Muslims to uphold the obligation of Zakat.
Your Zakat last year enabled us to change and save many lives in East Africa, West Africa, Pakistan, Kashmir, Syria
Many people in countries such as Pakistan, Kashmir, Africa (to name a few), do not have access to government funds, decent education or even clean water for that matter. Therefore the vulnerable people, (single mothers, widows, the disabled, the elderly, etc) in those communities are left completely to their own devices. Save the Mothers Trust
What do you pay Zakat on?
Many of us living in the west may not know of anyone in poverty to pay our Zakat to, therefore the Zakat Project provides an easy, reliable and secure way of doing so. Save the Mothers Trust will ensure your Zakat will be spent on those that need it the most. People in countries such as Pakistan, Uganda
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Wells built in Congo late 2018
Sa’d ibn Ubadah reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, my mother has died. Shall I give charity on her behalf?” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Yes.” I said, “Which charity is best?” The Prophet said, “A drink of water.” Although this project...