Zakat
An obligationof solidarity
A pillar of Islam, a duty of solidarity, a source of hope for the most deprived.
Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam. Far more than a financial contribution, it is an act of worship, a purification of wealth and a responsibility towards the most vulnerable.
By fulfilling your Zakat, you show your obedience to Allah and help relieve the hardships of those in need.
Through 1001 SADAQA Islamic, we wish to make this religious obligation easier to fulfil by organising the collection and distribution of Zakat to eligible beneficiaries, in line with Islamic prescriptions.
Allah says:
“Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them to increase.”
Surah At-Tawbah, verse 103 — approximate translation of the meaning
1 · Zakat al-Fitr
So that everyone can celebrate Eid with dignity
Share the blessings of Ramadan and bring joy to families in need.
Zakat al-Fitr is an obligation linked to the end of the blessed month of Ramadan.
It helps purify the fast from idle and improper talk and feeds the poor.
The Prophet ﷺ prescribed Zakat al-Fitr as a purification for the one who fasts and food for the needy.
Sunan Abu Dawud, hadith 1609
Supported programme: 1001 Zakat al-Fitr
This programme enables families and people in need to receive the food aid provided for Eid al-Fitr.
Our actions
- Identifying eligible people and families.
- Collecting Zakat al-Fitr according to the religious rules adopted.
- Organising distribution to beneficiaries within the prescribed time.
- Monitoring and reporting on the distributions made.
How to contribute?
The applicable amount or quantity of Zakat al-Fitr will be announced before each Eid, according to the religious references adopted and the authorised distribution arrangements.
Pay my Zakat al-Fitr2 · Zakat al-Maal
Your wealth, a responsibility and a blessing
Purify your wealth and help support those who need it most.
Zakat al-Maal is an annual obligation for Muslims whose zakatable assets meet the required conditions, notably the Nisab and, depending on the type of asset, the holding period.
For many categories of wealth, the applicable rate is 2.5%, subject to the specific rules for each type of asset.
Through your Zakat al-Maal, you can help lastingly improve the living conditions of eligible beneficiaries.
Programmes supported by Zakat al-Maal
1001 Solidarity Families
Relieving hardship and preserving families’ dignity.
This programme assists poor households and people in need.
Possible actions
- Food aid for eligible families.
- Support for essential needs.
- Financial assistance for households in great difficulty.
1001 Orphans and Vulnerable Families
Supporting children and families facing poverty.
This programme supports orphaned children living in precarious situations, as well as their families or guardians.
Possible actions
- Help with food and clothing needs.
- Support for essential expenses.
- Assistance to eligible families and guardians.
Being an orphan is not, on its own, a criterion of eligibility for Zakat. Aid will be reserved for beneficiaries who meet the applicable religious conditions.
1001 Solidarity Education
Giving people in need the means to continue learning.
This programme can help support poor pupils and students.
Possible actions
- School supplies.
- School fees for eligible beneficiaries.
- Individual support for training.
Support must respect the rules for allocating Zakat.
1001 Solidarity Autonomy
Helping people in need towards economic autonomy.
This programme supports poor people who wish to develop an activity to provide for their needs.
Possible actions
- Individual provision of professional equipment.
- Support for a small income-generating activity.
- Purchase of work tools for eligible beneficiaries.
Aid must be structured in a way that complies with the religious rules on transfer and ownership that apply to Zakat.
1001 Debt Relief
Relieving people burdened by legitimate debts.
This programme supports indebted people who meet the religious eligibility criteria.
Possible actions
- Assessing debt situations.
- Checking eligible debts.
- Contributing to the settlement of eligible debts.
Who can receive Zakat?
The Quran sets out eight categories of Zakat recipients in Surah At-Tawbah, verse 60:
- 01The poor (Al-Fuqara).
- 02The needy (Al-Masakin).
- 03Those employed to administer Zakat.
- 04Those whose hearts are to be reconciled.
- 05The freeing of people in bondage.
- 06Eligible people in debt.
- 07The category designated as Fi Sabilillah.
- 08Travellers in difficulty.
How some categories apply is a matter of legal divergence among scholars. 1001 SADAQA will apply documented eligibility criteria, validated by a qualified religious advisor.
3 · Calculate your Zakat
Fulfil your obligation with peace of mind
To help you, 1001 SADAQA provides an indicative Zakat al-Maal calculator: enter the relevant categories of assets, take the Nisab and applicable conditions into account, and get an estimate of the amount due. Particular situations may require the advice of a specialist in Islamic jurisprudence.
Indicative result
Zakatable assets0 F
− Deductible items0 F
= Zakatable base0 F
Reference Nisabpending
The reference Nisab is awaiting approval by the religious committee: the calculation stops at the base.
Rules, Nisab and asset categories approved by the 1001 SADAQA religious committee. The result is indicative: if in doubt, contact us before paying.
4 · Our commitment
Zakat collected with trustand responsibility
Entrusting your Zakat is an act of faith that deserves rigorous and transparent management. 1001 SADAQA commits to the following principles.
01
Religious compliance
Respecting the categories of beneficiaries and the rules for allocating Zakat, in line with the religious rules validated by the organisation.
02
Separate funds
Managing Zakat al-Maal, Zakat al-Fitr and other contributions separately.
03
Careful selection of beneficiaries
Checking beneficiaries’ social and economic situations before aid is granted.
04
Traceable contributions
Recording gifts collected, distributions made and resources still to be allocated.
05
Transparency and accountability
Publishing reports so donors know the amounts collected, the actions funded and the results achieved.
5 · Fulfil your Zakat with 1001 SADAQA
Your Zakat is an obligation towards Allahand a source of relief
By entrusting us with your Zakat, you join a chain of solidarity founded on faith, dignity and responsibility.