{"id":691,"date":"2025-01-16T22:53:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T22:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/?page_id=691"},"modified":"2026-02-25T13:49:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T02:49:07","slug":"zakat-2-5","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/zakat-2-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Zakat (2.5%)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Zakat<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Zakat is not only a means to purify one’s wealth but also a spiritual purification that serves as a means to draw an individual closer to the Creator, Allah SWT.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Meaning, Purpose, and Rules of Zakat in Islam<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The literal meaning of\u00a0Zakat\u00a0is \u2018to cleanse\u2019 or \u2018purification\u2019. In the Islamic faith, Zakat means purifying your wealth for Allah SWT\u2019s will, acknowledging that everything we own belongs to Allah SWT and working towards the betterment of the Muslim Ummah. The Zakat owed by those obligated to pay is\u00a02.5%<\/strong> of one year\u2019s (lunar year) total cumulative wealth.\u00a0 This amount is distributed to those eligible for Zakat, such as those experiencing poverty and hardship.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) has said:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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“Whoever pays the zakat on his wealth will have its evil removed from him”\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Zakat as a Mean of Spiritual Purification<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Zakat is not only a means to purify one’s wealth but also a spiritual purification that serves as a means to draw an individual closer to the Creator, Allah SWT. Ibn Taimiah said, “The soul of one who gives zakat is blessed and so is his wealth.\u201d It is clear from the above narration that in addition to being a moral obligation, Zakat is also a spiritual one, which is why millions of Muslims give Zakat to the poor every year.<\/p>

“In their wealth there is a known share for the beggars and the destitute” (70:24-25)<\/p>

We mentioned how Zakat is a means of connection between the person and Allah SWT. It also provides a connection between the giver and the recipient. The entire concept of donating a fraction of one’s wealth to the poor is a highly honourable act, one that comes with valuable lessons as well as blessings. Zakat teaches Muslims self-discipline, allowing the giver to free themselves from the love of possessions and greed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Who is eligible to Pay Zakat in Islam? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam. As such, it is compulsory for Muslims, provided they meet certain conditions and criteria. Any Muslim who possesses the required Nisab (the minimum amount of wealth that one must have before Zakat is payable) for one whole year is bound to pay Zakat on that wealth. Muslims must know precisely how much Zakat they owe and how to\u00a0Calculate Zakat<\/a>\u00a0to ensure the intended recipient receives the correct amount.<\/p>

Many people choose the blessed month of\u00a0Ramadan<\/a>\u00a0to pay their Zakat, and for good reason. Ramadan is the month of blessings, and the rewards for all good deeds are far more significant in this blessed Ramadan than in any other month.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What is Nisab? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Nisab is the minimum amount a person must have for Zakat to become obligatory. Nisab means \u2018origin\u2019 or \u2018beginning,\u2019 for it is the amount wherein the recipient\u2019s right in one\u2019s wealth commences.<\/p>

The Nisab was set by our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) at the equivalent of 85 grams of gold\u00a0(AUD$19,992<\/span>\u00a0as of 25\/02\/2026)<\/a>. Please note that gold price changes may increase or decrease depending on when you must pay your Zakat.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How Do I Calculate my Zakat? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Click here to use our Zakat Calculator<\/a><\/span>\u00a0for an accurate assessment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Who are the Beneficiaries (Asnaf) of Zakat According to the Quran and Hadith? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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To put it in simple terms, people who are poor and suffering are eligible to receive Zakat money. They can be any of the following:<\/p>

  1. Al-Masikiyn – The needy, destitute & dispossessed:\u00a0<\/strong>Those below the poverty line, the impoverished, survivors of disaster, IDPs, refugees.<\/p><\/li>

  2. Al-Fuqara – The poor:\u00a0<\/strong>On or around the poverty line, endemically poor, unemployed, under-employed.<\/p><\/li>

  3. Al-Aamiliyn Alayha – The Executors of Zakat al-Mal:<\/strong>\u00a0Those who administer & manage the collection and distribution\u00a0of Zakat.<\/p><\/li>

  4. Al-Muallafat Al-Qulubuhum – The Muslim Converts:<\/strong>\u00a0This category was specifically designed to get new Muslim converts who were genuinely poor on their feet. It still exists to this day.<\/p><\/li>

  5. Al-Gharimiyn – People in Debt:<\/strong>\u00a0Those in debt and facing hardship, putting them (and other kin) at risk of impoverishment and exposure to further vulnerabilities<\/p><\/li>

  6. Ibn al-Sabiyl – Travellers\/Wayfarers:<\/strong>\u00a0Muslims in the middle of their journey and out of money are eligible for zakat donations.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    What can't Zakat Be Used For? \u200b <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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