Assalamu Alaykum Friend 

Can you believe that the month of Ramadan is just DAYS away? SubhanAllah!

In case you are of those who are planning to pay your Zakat in the next few days, we wanted to share some of the most important things to keep in mind and some helpful resources for you.

• Calculate: It is essential to ensure that you calculate your Zakat due correctly, including any missed Zakat. If you have any questions, please ask rather than making assumptions. as Missed Zakat is considered a debt, even after death. We have plenty of resources (see below) to help you out!

• Who to pay to:

  • Zakat must only be paid to one of eight eligible categories as per the Qur'an (Surah Tawbah 9:60)

  • Zakat is not like Sadaqah. It can't just be given to anyone you believe is in need.

  • Distribution of Zakat is actually a much more difficulty responsibility to fulfill, than calculating your Zakat

What is your responsibility?

Your responsibility when paying your Zakat is to either be confident and pay directly to a person who falls under one of the eight categories. Most people find this difficult to do as it is not possible to ascertain poverty, without asking for personal information like bank statements etc.

A safer option is to identify an organisation who you explicitly trust to follow the correct guidelines, as per the Qur'an & Sunnah, to identify who is Zakat eligible and who isn't.

It is your responsibility to ensure your Zakat is handled correctly.

What NZF does and why

At NZF, we handle this responsibility for you, and ensure you that we are assessing cases within a strict framework to ensure that each case we assist is Zakat eligible. Every single case is reviewed to ensure it meets the Zakat eligibility criteria. We take this responsibility with utmost seriousness as we know that our accountability is ultimately with Allah.

It is why thousands of Muslims in Australia have trusted us since 2013, as it gives them the peace of mind that their Zakat is being fulfilled in a manner that pleases Allah. 

To calculate or pay your Zakat, you can visit our website by clicking here.