Zakat
Purifying Wealth, Empowering Lives
Through Zakat, we transform compassion into action—supporting families in crisis, sustaining orphans, building communities, and restoring dignity.
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Purify your wealth and fulfill your sacred obligation by providing life-saving relief to those most in need across the globe
Pillar of Islam
Purification of Wealth
Community Welfare
Empowerment
What is Zakat?
A divine obligation and a transformative act of worship.
Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam—an obligatory form of charity that purifies wealth and redistributes resources to those most in need. By giving Zakat, Muslims support vulnerable families, uplift communities, and enable long-term sustainability.
Your Zakat in Action
Real stories of change made possible through your support
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How You Can Help Right Now
Fulfill your sacred obligation and provide a life-saving lifeline to those most in need
Every gift helps save lives.
Who Can Receive Zakat?
Understanding the categories defined in the Qur’an.
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Nisab
Select which Nisab you want to calculate Zakat against:
Cash
Gold & Silver
Liabilities
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Where Your Zakat Goes
Transparent, accountable and impact-driven distribution aligned with Islamic principles.
- Emergency Relief & Food Security
- Orphan Support & Education
- Clean Water & Healthcare
- Sustainable Livelihood Projects
Why Choose Human Concern USA?
- 100% Zakat Policy (optional if applicable)
- Shariah-compliant distribution
- Transparent reporting & auditing
- Serving globally & locally
Your Support Creates Real Impact
Lives transformed through access to clean water.
FAQ
Your common questions answered.
How do I know my Zakat is distributed correctly?
- Human Concern has been implementing Zakat projects for the last 40 years. We implement projects that are Zakat eligible and have the most impact on those in need. This includes income assistance, emergency and disaster relief, food aid and refugee support.
- This is our commitment to you:
- Zakat funds are marked separately in our system. We ensure that these funds do not mix with any other funds.
- The beneficiaries of our Zakat projects are only those who qualify to be Zakat recipients.
- All Zakat funds are only spent on people who fall within the Zakat recipient categories (see page 3 for the list).
- We disburse unrestricted Zakat funds to the recipients within a timeframe of 1-3 months or earlier after receiving them.
- We have a Zakat Compliance Committee that approves all our Zakat projects and guides us on Zakat related matters.
Is Zakat tax deductible?
Can Zakat be used for medical support?
It is permissible to use Zakat to cover medical costs and treatment for those who cannot afford it. A person who is unable to cover their essential healthcare needs is considered poor or needy in this context.
What if I am unsure about my Zakat calculation?
Our calculator will assist you in calculating your Zakat to ensure you are fulfilling your obligation in an accurate manner.
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