Zakat: Purification for Your Wealth, A Lifeline for the Ummah
Allah the Almighty says: "Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase."
Zakat is not merely a financial obligation; it is the third pillar of Islam and a profound covenant of solidarity that binds Muslims together. It purifies the soul from greed, brings blessings and growth to one's wealth, and delivers a message of mercy and comfort to the poor and needy. In times of severe hardship and crisis, Zakat transcends being just a religious duty—it becomes a true lifeline, rescuing entire families from the clutches of hunger, displacement, and death.
Zakat Nisab and How to Calculate It
Zakat becomes obligatory on wealth when it reaches the minimum threshold ("Nisab") and a full Islamic lunar year ("Hawl") has passed over it. The Nisab for cash and savings is equivalent to the current market value of 85 grams of pure gold (24-karat). If these two conditions are met, the mandatory amount to be paid is 2.5% of the total eligible savings.
Where Does Your Zakat Go?
(Sharia-Compliant Categories)
At the Hürrem Sultan Foundation, we comprehend the immense weight of this trust. We are strictly committed to distributing Zakat funds exclusively among the eight Sharia-eligible categories specified in the Holy Quran, primarily focusing on the poor and the destitute. We direct your Zakat to be an urgent response in the most critical conflict zones and crisis areas:
- Gaza (Amidst Siege and Destruction): Providing shelter tents, hot meals, food parcels, and urgent cash assistance for families who have lost their homes and livelihoods.
- Sudan (Displacement and Hunger): Delivering relief to millions of displaced individuals fleeing the horrors of war without shelter, and supplying food and medicine to save them from the looming specter of famine.
- Yemen (Famine and Health Deterioration): Distributing comprehensive food baskets and essential healthcare to save children and mothers from severe acute malnutrition.
Let Your Zakat Be Their Support
Your Zakat is a gifted mercy that relieves the distressed, feeds the hungry, and sustains those who cannot find their daily bread. Do not miss out on this immense reward. Pay your Zakat now and be their support in their darkest hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Zakat is the third pillar of Islam. It becomes an obligation upon every sane, adult Muslim when their wealth reaches a minimum threshold called "Nisab", and after one full Islamic lunar year (Hawl) has passed while the wealth remains in their possession, free from debts that would drop it below the Nisab.
Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must own before Zakat becomes due. For cash and trade goods, the Nisab is equivalent to the current market value of 85 grams of pure gold (24-karat) or 595 grams of silver, based on the prices on the day Zakat is paid.
If your saved wealth reaches the Nisab and a lunar year has passed, you must pay 2.5% of your total eligible savings. You can easily calculate this by dividing your total eligible wealth by 40.
Scholars unanimously agree that Zakat must be paid on gold and silver kept for savings or trade. However, there is a difference of opinion regarding jewelry kept for personal use. To be safe and to comfort the poor, it is highly recommended to pay Zakat on it if its weight reaches the Nisab threshold (85 grams of gold).
Yes, the majority of Islamic scholars permit paying Zakat before the year has ended once the wealth reaches Nisab. It is highly encouraged during times of disasters, wars, and crises to provide urgent relief to those in desperate need.
We distribute Zakat strictly to the eight Sharia-eligible categories. Our efforts primarily focus on the poor and needy in severe crisis zones like Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen, as well as supporting orphans, widows, and marginalized families.
Absolutely. Our platform allows you to select the specific country or project you wish your Zakat to fund upon donating. We are religiously and ethically committed to executing your request and delivering your trust to your chosen destination.
We operate through specialized committees and trusted field teams within these regions. We conduct careful needs assessments to ensure beneficiaries meet the Sharia criteria. Furthermore, we rely on visual documentation and periodic reports to maintain the highest standards of transparency and reliability.