Zakah is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, a divine obligation that plays a fundamental role in the spiritual and social fabric of Muslim life. More than just a charitable donation, Zakah is a compulsory act of worship, required from every eligible Muslim who possesses wealth above a certain threshold (nisab).
What is Zakah?
Literal Meaning: “Purification” and “growth”
Religious Definition: A fixed portion (typically 2.5%) of a Muslim’s wealth given annually to eligible recipients
Purpose: Purifies wealth, fosters economic justice, and supports those in need
Why Is Zakah So Important?
Spiritual Benefit: Purifies the giver’s soul from greed and attachment to material wealth
Social Justice: Reduces inequality and bridges the gap between rich and poor
Economic Balance: Promotes circulation of wealth, avoiding its hoarding
Community Bonding: Builds empathy, compassion, and collective responsibility.
Why give Zakah Locally?
Immediate Impact
Helping your neighbors, local families, and community members has a visible, direct effect. Your support can help someone:
Pay for food and shelter
Settle essential medical bills
Support education or job-seeking efforts
Fulfills Qur’anic Guidance
The Qur’an outlines specific categories of recipients (asnaf), including the poor, needy, and those in debt—many of whom live around us.
Strengthens Community Bonds
Giving locally reinforces community solidarity and mutual support. It shows that no one is left behind.
Promotes Sustainable Development
When local needs are addressed, the community becomes more self-reliant, empowered, and resilient.
Who Might Need Help in Your Local Area?
Families struggling with the cost of living
Single mothers and widows
Refugees and new immigrants
Students facing tuition and housing costs
Elderly individuals with limited income
How You Can Help
Calculate Your Zakah with our online Zakah calculator
Choose Local Causes to support through our verified recipient program
Partner with Us to deliver Zakah directly to those in need within your city.
Give Where You Live
Zakah is not just about charity it’s about building a compassionate and just society. By giving locally, you embody the true spirit of Islam: lifting others, strengthening community, and purifying your own wealth and soul.
Let’s fulfill our obligationand change lives, right here at home.
The Qur’an says:
“Take, [O Muhammad], from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase…”
(Surah At-Tawbah 9:103)
Zakah transforms lives by ensuring equitable support for those in need within our communities.