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Trusted with your Zakat
for over 30 years!
Give Your Zakat With Confidence To Muslim Hands
As a Muslim charity we understand that Zakat is more than charity, it’s an Amanah (sacred trust) and has to be handled with utmost precision and care.
For over 30 years, Muslim Hands has faithfully delivered Zakat with trust and transparency, providing lifesaving aid to families in Gaza, Yemen, Pakistan, The Gambia, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and beyond.
Your Zakat has helped us provide essentials like food and water to people hit by conflict and disaster, without which they may not survive.
When you give your Zakat to Muslim Hands, our team ensures it reaches those who need it most—whether facing medical emergencies, natural disasters, or conflict. Your Zakat becomes a lifeline in their time of crisis.
Give your Zakat with confidence to Muslim Hands and make a difference in the lives of the vulnerable.
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What is Zakat ?
Zakat is an obligation for every adult Muslim who meets the nisab threshold, requiring 2.5% of their wealth to support those in need. It purifies wealth and helps the most vulnerable.
Fulfill your Zakat with Muslim Hands and bring hope, dignity, and relief to those who need it most.
Trusted With Your Zakat Since 1993
Decades Of Experience
With over 30 years of humanitarian work, Muslim Hands has extensive expertise in distributing Zakat responsibly.
Scholar Verified Zakat Policy
Funds are distributed according to Islamic principles, ensuring your Zakat reaches the most deserving
Efficient & Impactful Programs
Your Zakat funds sustainable projects including orphan sponsorships, water wells, food parcels, and livelihood support, ensuring lasting impact.
Emergency & Long-Term Support
Your Zakat provides immediate relief (food, water, medical aid) and long-term solutions (education, healthcare, and livelihood programs).
How Does Muslim Hands Spend My Zakat ?
Once you fulfill your Zakat obligation, Muslim Hands USA directs your funds to life-saving projects, ensuring they are spent in the most effective way to alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable communities worldwide.
In 2024, we distributed your Zakat to thousands of people across the globe!
Your Zakat helps provide:
- Emergency Assistance
- Orphan Care
- Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
- Education
- Shelter & Protection
- Livelihood Support
- Medical Care
Fulfil your obligation with Muslim Hands.
Learn More About Our Zakat Policy
Curious about how your Zakat donations are used? Read our detailed Zakat policy to see how we ensure your charity reaches those who need it most, following Islamic guidelines and best practices.
What is the Nisab ?
Nisab is the minimum value of total wealth one must possess in order to pay Zakat. It is defined as the value of 87.48g of pure gold or 612.36g of silver. Most scholars favour the lower value as it means that more people can pay Zakat and therefore there are more beneficiaries.
$7,498
(87.48g)
$588
(612.36g)
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Finding Zakat difficult to calculate? Use our straight forward Zakat calculator to quickly and easily see how much you need to pay.
Calculate nowA Clear Guide to Paying Zakat
Understanding Zakat doesn’t have to be complicated. Our straightforward guide breaks down everything you need to know—from why we give Zakat to who is eligible and how to calculate your payment with ease.
Give To Our Zakat Approved Appeals
"And establish prayer and give Zakat, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves – you will find it with Allah. Indeed, Allah sees what you do."
[Surah Al-Baqarah 2:110]
Who Can Receive Your Zakat?
Zakat is designated for eight eligible categories, as outlined in the Qur’an (9:60):
- The Poor (Al-Fuqara): Those struggling to meet basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter.
- The Needy (Al-Masakin): Individuals facing hardship due to illness, disability, or financial difficulties.
- Zakat Collectors (Amil Zakat): Those responsible for collecting and distributing Zakat.
- New Muslims (Muallafatul Qulub): Converts to Islam who need financial assistance in their transition.
- Slaves & Captives (Riqab): Those seeking freedom from bondage or unjust captivity.
- Debtors (Al-Gharimun): Individuals overwhelmed by debt and unable to repay.
- For the Cause of Allah (Fi Sabilillah): Those engaged in spreading Islam and humanitarian efforts.
- The Wayfarer (Ibn as-Sabil): Stranded travelers in need of assistance, even if they are normally well-off.
Your Zakat is a means of relief and empowerment, ensuring help reaches those who need it most.
Every sane, adult Muslim who possesses wealth above the Nisab threshold for one full lunar year is obligated to pay 2.5% of their eligible wealth as Zakat.
- Zakat is due on certain types of wealth, including:
✔ Cash & Savings (held for one year)
✔ Gold & Silver (in any form)
✔ Business Assets (stocks, trade goods, investments)
✔ Agricultural Produce & Livestock (if applicable)
✔ Rental Income & Property Investments
Yes, you can pay Zakat in installments if it helps you manage your obligation. However, the full amount should be paid within the lunar year once it becomes due.
✔ Zakat is obligatory and must be given once a year by eligible Muslims. It is distributed to specific categories outlined in the Qur’an (9:60).
✔ Sadaqah is voluntary charity, given at any time, in any amount, for any good cause.
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Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO working worldwide to help those affected by natural disasters, conflict and poverty. Muslim Hands USA is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization (No. 27-4155655).