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Zakaah

Zakaah (زكاة), also spelled Zakāt, is a pillar of Islam and a right the poor have upon the wealth of the rich. It is a means to purify wealth and support the most vulnerable in our communities. Alḥamdulillāh, our masjid collects and distributes Zakāh responsibly in accordance with the Qur’ān and Sunnah.

There are various types of Zakaah legislated in the religion of Islam, and some types are binding on some of the Muslims. Click on the option drop down to see the information regarding each one.
Zakaah (Zakāt al-Māl)

The masjid collects the legislated zakaah, for distribution to those eligible in various ways. Those categories of people are mentioned in the Qur’an in Surah At-Tawbah 9:60:

  1. The very poor (fuqaraa)
  2. The needy (masaakeen)
  3. Those employed to collect the zakaah
  4. To attract the hearts of those non-Muslims who are inclined towards Islam
  5. Freeing captives
  6. Helping those in genuine debt
  7. To the governmental army of a Muslim country (done by the government only)
  8. The traveller (wayfarer) to help him reach his destination

We try our utmost to distribute this money to the poor in our own community, people in debt, single mothers or fathers with children, who may have crippling debts and more. As well as attempting to assist the local brothers and sisters, we also have good connections with trustworthy brothers and sisters in various countries, where there are poor muslims in need. Places include Egypt, Nigeria, Uganda, Pakistan and more; and the brothers and sisters there, assist with this for Allah’s sake. Please see the bottom of this page for information on how to give or send this Zakaah.

Zakāt al-Fiṭr

Each year we appoint those whom we know and trust to distribute Zakaat al Fitr, which is the one saa’ of the staple food of the locality, per person given out before the end of Ramadhaan before Eid Prayer. We have trustworthy brothers who buy the products and give out in both the local community and many other places around the world. This amount is given as per the legislation and not in monetary value; and is done to help those who need help in distributing it. This must be given at the earliest time possible as there is a lot to arrange for. This year the amount comes to £3 in value, at the locations we are distributing it.

Fidyah

We also collect and distribute fidyah- which are meal payments for those allowed in the legislation to pay in replacement for fasts- such as pregnant or breastfeeding women. This is the price of a meal which we value at £4.00 to cover.

Pay Your Zakaah

You can pay your Zakaah via Bank, PayPal or Cash.
Paying via Paypal requires you to add a small amount on for the processing fee (5%) to ensure your zakaah is fully paid.

The correct references are: “Zakaah”, “Zakaat Al-Fitr”, “Fidyah”.

Cash

Please place your payment in a clearly marked envelope with the correct reference (“Zakaah”, “Zakaat Al-Fitr”, “Fidyah”) and hand it in at the Masjid Office.

Bank Transfer

Transfer directly to our account:

Account Name: Dar ul Hadith
Sort Code: 30-95-42
Account Number: 76138268

Reference: Please use one of the following: “Zakaah”, “Zakaat Al-Fitr”, “Fidyah”.

PayPal or Card

You can also donate securely online.

Important: To ensure your zakāh is fully received without deduction or deficiency, please add 5% to cover the processing fee.

(A PayPal account is not required & card payments are accepted.)

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