Give Your Zakat Today
Purify your wealth. Strengthen communities. Change lives.
Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam — a sacred obligation that purifies wealth and supports those in need. By giving your Zakat through Lifeline Aid International, you help relieve poverty, provide essential support, and restore dignity to vulnerable families.
Your Zakat can help fund food assistance, healthcare support, education, and refugee services for eligible recipients.
What Is Zakat?
Zakat is an obligatory annual charity due on qualifying wealth once it exceeds the Nisab threshold and has been held for one lunar year.
It is both:
- A spiritual act of worship
- A social responsibility to support the poor and vulnerable
Zakat ensures wealth circulates within the community and protects those facing hardship.
How Much Zakat Do I Pay?
Zakat is typically calculated as:
2.5% of eligible savings and assets
Zakat may apply to:
- Cash savings
- Gold and silver
- Investments
- Business inventory
- Certain rental income
Who Receives Zakat?
Zakat is distributed to eligible recipients as outlined in Islamic teachings, including:
- The poor
- The needy
- Those in debt
- Stranded travelers
- Other qualifying categories
Lifeline Aid International ensures Zakat funds are distributed in accordance with Islamic guidelines.
How Your Zakat Makes Impact
Your Zakat helps:
- Provide food and essential supplies to families in poverty
- Support health and medical needs
- Expand access to education for vulnerable children
- Assist displaced families and refugees rebuilding their lives
- Deliver urgent humanitarian assistance
Your contribution directly supports those most in need.
When Should Zakat Be Paid?
Zakat becomes due once:
- Your wealth exceeds Nisab
- A full lunar year has passed
Many choose to give during Ramadan for increased spiritual reward.
Zakat Calculation Example
If you have $10,000 in qualifying savings:
$10,000 × 2.5% = $250 Zakat due