Islamic Giving

Zakat , Sadaqah ...

At Mezan Charity Foundation, we provide structured and Shariah-compliant channels for your Islamic charitable giving. Your contributions are distributed with transparency, accountability, and care to the most vulnerable communities.

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What is Zakat?

Zakat is an obligatory charity and one of the five pillars of Islam. It must be distributed to eligible recipients as defined in the Qur’an (9:60).

How We Distribute Zakat

100% of Zakat funds are allocated strictly according to Islamic guidelines.

Zakat May Support:

Orphan sponsorship (food, clothing, education)
Widows and female-headed households
Emergency medical treatment for the poor
Food distribution in rural areas
Winter aid (blankets, heating support)
Rental assistance for displaced families
Support for disabled individuals without income

Sadaqah Jariyah (Ongoing Charity)

Sadaqah Jariyah is continuous charity that benefits people long-term, and its reward continues even after death.

Education Projects:

Sponsor a student for one year
Provide Madrasa/school supplies
Madrasa teachers’ salary sponsorship
Masjid Imams’ salary sponsorship
Islamic education programs

Orphan Support:

Monthly food program
Clothing distribution
Skills training for older orphans

Water Projects:

Water wells
Hand pumps
Water tanks

Construction Projects:

Build a Madrasa
Build a Masjid
Build orphan dormitory rooms
Build sanitation facilities
Support clinic construction

Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana)

Zakat al-Fitr is a compulsory charity given before Eid al-Fitr to purify one’s fast. It must be paid on behalf of each family member before Eid prayer.

Distribution Methods:

Food packages
Cash assistance to needy families
Eid clothing for orphan children

Special Programs:

Sponsor 1 Family for Eid
Feed 5 Families Before Eid
Eid Happiness Package

What is Aqiqah?

A Sunnah sacrifice performed upon the birth of a child:

Two animals for a boy
One animal for a girl

Aqiqah Options:

Goat (single share)
Sheep (single share)

What We Provide:

Slaughter according to Islamic guidelines
Distribution to poor families
Du’a for the child
Photo/report confirmation (upon request)
Distribution in most needy areas

Optional: Combine Aqiqah with additional Sadaqah for wider impact.

What is Fidyah?

Fidyah is paid by those who cannot fast due to chronic illness or old age and cannot make up missed fasts later. One poor person must be fed for each missed fast.

Fidyah Packages:

1 missed fast
10 missed fasts
Full Ramadan (30 meals)
Sponsor daily meals during Ramadan

Distribution Areas:

Orphanages
Rural food distribution

What is Kaffarah?

Kaffarah is required when a fast is intentionally broken without valid reason. It requires feeding 60 poor people (or fasting 60 consecutive days if able).

Kaffarah Options:

Feed 60 individuals (complete Kaffarah)
60 cooked meals
60 food baskets

Distribution Methods:

Community meal programs
Widows and orphan households
Ramadan food kitchens

What is Waqf?

Waqf is a permanent charitable endowment. The original asset remains, and its benefits continue serving the community.

Waqf Project:

Build a Madrasa
Build a Masjid
Build orphan dormitory rooms
Construct water wells
Install solar systems
Build sanitation facilities
Support clinic construction

What is Qurbani?

Qurbani is the sacrifice of an animal during Eid al-Adha, following the Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). It is performed to show gratitude to Allah and to share blessings with the needy.

Qurbani Options:

Sheep / Goat (single share)
Cow / Camel (divided into 7 shares)
Large community Qurbani (distributed to hundreds of needy families)
Corporate or group Qurbani sponsorship

How We Distribute Qurbani:

Meat distributed to the most vulnerable communities, including orphans, widows, and poor families
Portions reserved for the donor’s family if requested
Full transparency: photos/reports of distribution provided upon request
Distribution in rural and urban areas where help is most needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is required to pay Zakat?

Zakat is mandatory for every adult Muslim who possesses wealth above the Nisab threshold for one lunar year. This includes savings, gold, silver, and other eligible assets.

What is the Nisab threshold?

The Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must have to be eligible to pay Zakat. It is equivalent to the value of 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver.

What percentage of wealth is paid as Zakat?

Zakat is calculated at 2.5% of one’s eligible wealth, including savings, investments, gold, silver, and business profits.

Who can receive Zakat?

Zakat can be given to specific groups outlined in Islamic teachings, such as the poor, needy, orphans, widows, debt-ridden individuals, and those striving in the path of Allah.

When should Zakat be paid?

Zakat is typically paid once a year. Many Muslims choose to give Zakat during Ramazan for its increased spiritual reward, but it can be given at any time during the year.