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100% Zakat Policy
Alhamdulillah, we operate a 100% Zakat Policy, which means every single penny of your Zakat donation is distributed among the eight categories mentioned in the Quran. No portion of your Zakat is used for salaries, administrative costs, or marketing expenses. We are committed to ensuring that your contributions go directly to those in need, providing vital support to the poorest and most vulnerable in the Muslim community. Your generosity helps us make a real difference in the lives of those suffering from poverty, violence, and injustice.
What is the wisdom of zakat in Islam?
Zakat purifies and cleanses wealth, and purifies the soul from stinginess and miserliness. It strengthens the love between the rich and poor, takes away hatred, makes security prevail and brings happiness to the ummah.
Islam is Built on Five Pillars
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Islam is built upon five [pillars]: the testimony that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; establishing regular prayer (salah); paying the zakat; Hajj (pilgrimage) and fasting Ramadan.”
(Agreed upon; narrated by al-Bukhaari, no. 8)
The third pillar of Islam: Zakat (poor due, ‘compulsory’ charity)
Just as Allah has created people with different colours, attitudes and levels of knowledge, so too their deeds and provision vary. He has made some of them rich and some poor, to test the rich as to whether they show gratitude, and to test the poor as to whether they are patient. Because the believers are a brotherhood, and brotherhood is based on compassion, kindness, love and mercy, Allah has enjoined upon the Muslims zakat which is taken from the rich and given to the poor. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Take Sadaqah (alms) from their wealth in order to purify them and sanctify them with it, and invoke Allah for them. Verily, your invocations are a source of security for them.”
[al-Taubah 9:103]
Donate Zakat to a Muslim charity and help the poorest in the Muslim communities we serve. We operate a 100% Zakat Policy, ensuring that every penny of your Zakat is distributed among the eight categories mentioned in the Quran.
Image: A victim of the Gaza war who lost an eye receiving Zakat you donated.
What is the rate of zakat?
“And perform As-Salah (Iqamat-as-Salah), and give Zakat, and whatever of good (deeds that Allah loves) you send forth for yourselves before you, you shall find it with Allah. Certainly, Allah is All-Seer of what you do.”
[al-Baqarah 2:110]
Withholding zakat brings disasters and evils upon the ummah. Allah has threatened those who withhold it with painful torment on the Day of Resurrection. He says (interpretation of the meaning):
“O you who believe! Verily, there are many of the (Jewish) rabbis and the (Christian) monks who devour the wealth of mankind in falsehood and hinder (them) from the way of Allah (i.e. Allah’s religion of Islamic Monotheism). And those who hoard up gold and silver (Al-Kanz: the money, the Zakat of which has not been paid) and spend them not in the way of Allah, announce unto them a painful torment.
On the Day when that (Al-Kanz: money, gold and silver, the Zakat of which has not been paid) will be heated in the fire of Hell and with it will be branded their foreheads, their flanks, and their backs, (and it will be said unto them:) ‘This is the treasure which you hoarded for yourselves. Now taste of what you used to hoard’”
[al-Taubah 9:34-35]
Concealing one’s zakat is better than paying it openly in front of people, as Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“If you disclose your Sadaqat (almsgiving), it is good; but if you conceal them and give them to the poor, that is better for you. (Allah) will expiate you some of your sins. And Allah is Well-Acquainted with what you do.”
[al-Baqarah 2:271]
Image: A grandfather who doesn’t have any family receiving Zakat you donated.
Who is eligible to receive zakat in Islam?
When a Muslim pays his zakat, it is not permissible for him to give it to anyone except those whom Allah mentions in the ayah (interpretation of the meaning):
“As-Sadaqat (here it means Zakat) are only for the Fuqara (poor), and Al-Masakin (the poor) and those employed to collect (the funds); and to attract the hearts of those who have been inclined (towards Islam); and to free the captives; and for those in debt; and for Allah’s Cause, and for the wayfarer (a traveller who is cut off from everything); a duty imposed by Allah. And Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise.”
[al-Taubah 9:60]
Image: A young mother from Africa receving Zakat. Donate your Zakat online with HCR.
Donate Zakat to a Muslim charity – Help Alleviate Poverty
We are a UK-based international relief and development charity. Inspired by Islamic teachings of empathy, generosity, and selflessness, we focus on alleviating poverty and suffering across the world. We operate a 100% Zakat Policy, which means every single penny of your Zakat will go to the victims of poverty, wars, and natural disasters.
Before you support our Food Appeal, Water Appeal, Gaza Emergency Appeal, Syria Emergency Appeal, Yemen Emergency Appeal, Pakistan Appeal, or any Emergency Appeal, remember to make the intention that you are donating for the sake of Allah first and helping your fellow Muslim brothers and sisters second. This is very important because as Muslims, whatever act of worship we do, we do it for the sake of Allah.
Along with our emergency appeals, we are working on some amazing projects which will, Insha’Allah, bring prosperity to many Muslim homes from around the world. Donate your Sadaqah and Zakat to our projects like Build a Masjid, Livelihoods for the Poor, Sponsor a Widow, Sponsor an Orphan, Sponsor a Nikah, Donate a Sewing Machine, or help educate the Ummah by donating towards education projects, Sponsoring a Hafiz, Sponsoring a Child in Education, or supporting young people in university and Islamic education. Donate with confidence, Insha’Allah, every penny of your donation is your Amanah, and we will try our best to spend it on people who are in need.
Donate Zakat to a Muslim charity and help alleviate poverty, especially among widows, orphans, people with disabilities and Muslims facing persecution, violence and injustice.
Every year, we as Muslims celebrate two seasons the most: one, Ramadan, and two, the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. During these blessed days, we put all our efforts into pleasing Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى by performing good deeds. Here at HCR, we provide you with the platform to perform an important act of worship: charity. In Ramadan, you can donate to the Ramadan Food Appeal, and Ramadan Zakat Appeal, Donate Your Fidyah, Donate Your Fitrana, and Pay Your Kaffarah for Breaking Oath or Breaking Fast, especially during the blessed nights of Laylatul Qadr. In Dhul Hijjah, we are here to help fulfil your duty of performing Qurbani. Whichever cause you choose, choose it with confidence. Insha’Allah.