Learn about Zakat, Sadaqah, and Islamic charity. Understand how to calculate Zakat, who is eligible, and the importance of giving in Islam.
When deciding where to donate, many UK Muslims choose to give to “Where Most Needed” funds — a flexible category that allows trusted Islamic charities to direct donations to their most urgent and pressing projects. This approach ensures that your generosity reaches those in the greatest need at the right time, with maximum impact. What … Read more
Sponsoring an orphan is one of the most virtuous and highly recommended acts of charity in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) promised a place in Paradise to those who care for orphans, placing this act of compassion at the very heart of Islamic philanthropy. For UK Muslims, sponsoring an orphan is a powerful way to … Read more
Access to clean water is a matter of life and death for millions of people around the world. In Islam, water is considered a gift from Allah and a fundamental human right. Donating to provide clean water is one of the most powerful forms of Sadaqah Jariyah — continuous charity — that a Muslim can … Read more
Zakat al-Fitr, commonly known as Fitrana, is a compulsory form of charity that every Muslim must give at the end of Ramadan. It is one of the most important acts of worship during the blessed month and ensures that those in need can also enjoy the celebrations of Eid al-Fitr. For UK Muslims, understanding Zakat … Read more
Kaffarah is a form of Islamic expiation or atonement for serious religious transgressions. It is a prescribed act of worship required when a Muslim deliberately breaks certain obligations, such as a Ramadan fast or a sworn oath. Understanding Kaffarah is essential for UK Muslims who wish to maintain their spiritual purity and fulfil their obligations … Read more
Fidya is an Islamic compensation paid when a person is unable to fast during Ramadan due to a valid, permanent reason. It is an act of worship that allows those who genuinely cannot fast — such as the elderly or the chronically ill — to fulfil their obligation to Allah through a form of charitable … Read more
Qurbani (also known as Udhiyah) is the Islamic practice of sacrificing a livestock animal during the festival of Eid al-Adha. It is one of the most significant acts of worship in the Islamic calendar, commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS) in obedience to Allah. For UK Muslims, understanding … Read more
Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and one of the most important acts of worship a Muslim can perform. It is an obligatory annual payment — a form of purification of wealth — that every eligible Muslim must give to those in need. For UK Muslims, understanding Zakat is essential not only … Read more
Sadaqah is one of the most beautiful acts of worship in Islam. Whether it is a smile, a kind word, or a financial gift — every act of charity given sincerely for the sake of Allah is counted as Sadaqah. Unlike Zakat, which is obligatory, Sadaqah is a voluntary act of giving that carries immense … Read more
Zakat al-Fitr (also known as Sadaqat al-Fitr or Fitrana) is a mandatory charitable payment that every Muslim must give before the Eid al-Fitr prayer at the end of Ramadan. It is a form of Zakat that purifies the fasting person’s fast and ensures that the poor and needy can also celebrate Eid al-Fitr with dignity. … Read more