Purify Your Wealth and Uplift Lives With 100% Zakat.
As one of the five pillars of the Muslim faith, Zakat is an essential act of worship in Islam. Translating from Arabic as ‘a means to grow, to increase, and to purify,’ Zakat is a way in which we can cleanse our wealth and assets while upholding our duty to give to those less fortunate.
At Penny Appeal, our 100% Zakat policy means we do not deduct Penny Appeal administration or fundraising fees from your Zakat donation. Your Zakat is allocated to eligible recipients and approved Zakat activities, giving you confidence that your sacred obligation is being honoured.
After all, our noble Prophet (ﷺ) said: “When you pay the Zakat, you have fulfilled what is required of you.” [Tirmidhi]
Your Zakat Essentials
Use the link below to calculate your Zakat quickly and confidently.
The Impact of Your Zakat in Gaza
How does Zakat transform lives?
Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) has given Zakat the power to purify our wealth while protecting the most vulnerable members of the Ummah.
Your Zakat can help eligible individuals and families access:
- Nutritious food
- Safe drinking water
- Emergency shelter and essential supplies
- Healthcare and medical assistance
- Education and livelihood support
- Care for eligible orphaned children and vulnerable families
By paying Zakat, you are not simply making a donation. You are fulfilling a sacred duty and helping restore dignity, security and hope, Alhamdulillah.
Which Penny Appeal projects can I support with Zakat?
Your Zakat can support Penny Appeal projects that have been assessed as Zakat eligible. Availability and eligibility may vary, so please check the relevant appeal before donating.
Thirst Relief
Build a well with 100% Zakat and transform an entire community who are grappling with the reality of unsafe water.
Hifz Orphan
Combine two of Islam's greatest gifts by empowering an orphan to become a Hafiz of the Qur'an with 100% Zakat.
Feed Our World
Feed the world's most vulnerable families with nutritious meals while ensuring 100% of your Zakat reaches those who need it most.
OrphanKind
Sponsor a vulnerable orphan with your Zakat and free a child from a life of harm and neglect.
Pay Your Zakat with Confidence
Zakat is more than a percentage. It is an act of worship that purifies our wealth, strengthens the Ummah and brings hope to those experiencing hardship.
With Penny Appeal’s 100% Zakat policy, no Penny Appeal administration or fundraising fees are taken from your Zakat donation. Your sacred gift is allocated to eligible recipients and approved Zakat activities.
Fulfil your obligation and uplift a life today, Insha’Allah.
Your Impact In Action
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This is the impact of your generosity. Together, we have provided food, water and vital support to those who need it most. Every donation, whether Sadaqah or Zakat, helps alleviate suffering and restore hope to communities facing unimaginable hardship.
We always aim to use your donation as intended. If you have selected ‘where most needed’, your donation will go to the country with the greatest need at the time, guided by our experts and local partners, while still supporting your chosen appeal
If we cannot use your donation as you intended, it will fund similar projects in the same country or region.
How much is Zakat?
The Zakat rules mean that you need to pay 2.5% of your total wealth and savings.
Can Zakat be paid in instalments or in advance?
Yes! Zakat can be paid in instalments throughout the year, as long as you pay the full amount by the end of the lunar year. This can work well if you have a steady income, and can predict how much you will earn in the 12 month period. Many of our Zakat applicable appeals have monthly payments; for example, if the amount you need to pay for Zakat is £300, you could donate £25 a month for a year and build a well in your name or that of a loved one with your Zakat!
Who benefits from my Zakat?
Your Zakat donation can be used to care for orphans or the elderly, provide emergency aid, give food and water or deliver healthcare and education. Many of our life-changing appeals are Zakat applicable. We have a 100% Zakat policy, which means that every single penny of your Zakat donation will go directly to those in need, 100% of the time.
How do I pay Zakat?
You can use our Zakat calculator to work out how the Zakat percentage applies to your wealth, and how much Zakat you need to pay. We have many amazing appeals where you can give your Zakat for great causes – and we have a 100% Zakat policy, which means that 100% of your Zakat goes to people in need, 100% of the time.
What is the Nisab?
The Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must have before they need to pay Zakat – sometimes referred to as the Nisab threshold. You can work out your Nisab on gold, as it is done traditionally. But in many modern societies, the Nisab is generally agreed to be below the poverty line. So, if you are living above the poverty line, you are past the Nisab threshold and you will need to pay Zakat on your wealth and savings.
When should I pay Zakat?
Zakat becomes due once you have held wealth at or above the Nisab threshold for one complete lunar year.
Many Muslims choose Ramadan as their annual Zakat date because of the blessings associated with the month, but Zakat can become due at any point in the year.
Can I pay Zakat during Ramadan?
Yes. You can pay Zakat during Ramadan, provided you do not delay an existing Zakat obligation beyond its due date.
If your normal due date falls after Ramadan, you may choose to pay your estimated Zakat early and reconcile the amount when your usual due date arrives.
Is Zakat the same as Sadaqah?
No. Zakat is an obligatory act of worship for eligible Muslims who possess wealth above the Nisab threshold.
Sadaqah is voluntary charity. It can be given at any time, in any amount and to a wider range of causes and recipients.
100% Zakat Policy Disclaimer
Our 100% Zakat policy ensures we take no administration fees, though partners may deduct up to 12.5%
