What is Zakat?
Zakat is a compulsory act of charity in Islam, designed to support the poor and those in need. Every adult Muslim who meets the required minimum wealth (Nisab) is obligated to give 2.5% of their qualifying wealth.
Allah says in the Qur’an (Surah At-Tawbah 9:60):
“Zakat expenditures are only for the poor and the needy, and for those employed to collect it, and for bringing hearts together, and for freeing captives and those in debt, and for the cause of Allah, and for the stranded traveler — an obligation imposed by Allah.”
By giving Zakat, you purify your wealth and contribute to a more just and compassionate society.
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“The best charity is that given when one has surplus wealth, and the upper hand is better than the lower hand.”
Zakat-Applicable Projects Changing Lives
Giving your Zakat to Alkhidmat ensures that your contribution reaches those who need it most. Through its Zakat-eligible projects, Alkhidmat Foundation distributes your Zakat responsibly to support orphans, vulnerable families, and communities.
Empower deserving students by covering annual tuition and educational expenses.
Provide basic living needs and care to orphaned families for a year.
Sponsor an orphan child residing at Alkhidmat Aghosh Home.
Help vulnerable families achieve sustainable livelihoods through small enterprise.
Provide essential monthly food rations to needy families.
Restore mobility and independence to disabled individuals.
Support underprivileged brides with essential wedding household sets.
Provide vital hygiene supplies to promote family health and dignity.
Our Success Stories
With no proper healthcare nearby, my pregnancy was filled with fear and uncertainty. The opening of Alkhidmat Safe Mother Safe Family Center changed everything for me. I received free, compassionate care and regular checkups from qualified lady doctors. Today, I hold my healthy baby with confidence and hope, and for that, I am deeply thankful to Alkhidmat.
Sakina Bibi, Sindh
After my father’s passing, my education and hopes for the future began to fade. I felt lost and believed my life had come to a halt. Alkhidmat supported me during this difficult time, helped me regain confidence, and guided me toward a brighter future. Today, I am hopeful and moving forward again. I am truly grateful to Alkhidmat for their support. Ibrahim Khan – Peshawar, KPK
How to Calculate Zakat?
Step 1: Add your assets (gold, silver, cash, savings, stock, investments).
Step 2: Subtract short-term debts and liabilities.
Step 3: If the remaining amount is above Nisab, pay 2.5% as Zakat.
What Is Nisab?
Nisab is the minimum wealth required for Zakat to become obligatory.
Nisab (2025):
- Gold: 85 grams
- Silver: 595 grams
When Is Zakat Due?
- Paid once a year after holding wealth for a full Islamic year (355 days).
- Personal-use items are exempt.
- Businesses pay Zakat on stock and profits.
Where Does Your Zakat Go?
Your Zakat supports orphans, needy families, clean water, healthcare, education, and emergency relief.
“Take from their wealth charity to cleanse and purify them.” Qur’an 9:103
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Ways To Donate Zakat
Become Volunteer
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference guided by Islamic principles? Become a volunteer with Alkhidmat Foundation and discover the transformative power of volunteerism and change lives.
Cheques & Bank Drafts Collection
You can donate through cheques or bank drafts made out in favour of “Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan”. To have these cheques picked up from your doorstep, simply call at 0800 44 44 8 or 0304 111 4 222 and Alkhidmat’s representative will collect it.
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Meezan Bank Account Title: Al Khidmat Foundation Pakistan
Account no. (PKR): 02140101095120 IBAN: PK94MEZN0002140101095120 SWIFT code: MEZNPKKA
Learn Zakat
زکوٰة فرض ہے اور یہ اسلام کے پانچ ارکان میں سے ایک رکن ہے
Himmat Rakho Hum Sath Khary Hy – Zakat Online
Zakat Farz Hai – Urdu
𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐙𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩?
Alkhidmat Orphan Case Study-2023—“Join Hands in Building a Better Future for 20,000 Orphan.”
Zakat FAQs
Every adult Muslim who possesses wealth above the Nisab threshold for a full lunar year (Hawl) is obligated to pay 2.5% Zakat.
Zakat can be given to eight categories stated in Surah At-Tawbah 9:60: the poor, the needy, Zakat administrators, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, freeing slaves, those in debt, in the cause of Allah, and stranded travelers.
Personal-use items such as your primary residence, personal vehicles, furniture, and clothing are completely exempt from Zakat.
The Zakat year begins on the specific date you first acquired wealth exceeding the Nisab threshold.
Zakat cannot be given to immediate family members (parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, or spouse). However, needy brothers, sisters, uncles, and cousins are fully eligible.
Yes, Zakat is due at 2.5% on commercial stock-in-trade and inventory meant for sale. Business machinery, premises, and operational equipment are exempt.