Zakat FAQs

Zakat is an obligatory act of worship in Islam and one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is a mandatory charity paid by eligible Muslims on qualifying wealth to support specific categories of beneficiaries defined in the Qur’an (Surah AtTawbah 9:60).

Yes. sadaqah.uk accepts Zakat donations and treats them as a sacred trust (amanah). Zakat funds are handled separately from other donations and distributed only to eligible recipients.

The responsibility for calculating Zakat and making the correct intention (niyyah) rests with the donor. IFCED does not provide individual Zakat rulings or calculations.

Zakat is distributed to eligible recipients (Asnaf) as outlined in the Qur’an (9:60), including: • The poor (AlFuqara) • The needy (AlMasakin) • Those in debt (AlGharimin) • Those striving in the path of Allah (Fi Sabilillah) • Eligible Zakat administrators (where applicable)

Zakat donations may support:
• Education assistance for eligible students
• Orphan care and family support
• Food aid and basic necessities
• Emergency humanitarian relief
All Zakat-funded projects meet eligibility criteria under Islamic principles.

Yes. Zakat funds are ringfenced and accounted for separately from Sadaqah and other charitable donations.

IFCED aims to minimise administration costs. Where Zakat is used for administrative purposes, it is done: • Only where permitted under recognised scholarly opinions • Solely for costs directly related to Zakat collection and distribution • With transparency and accountability

We aim to distribute Zakat as promptly as possible, taking into account:

We work with trusted partners, conduct due diligence, and monitor projects to ensure Zakat reaches eligible beneficiaries in a dignified and responsible manner.

Where options are available, donors may select a specific Zakateligible cause. If a chosen project becomes unavailable, funds may be redirected to a similar eligible project.

Yes. You will receive a confirmation or receipt after donating. Where possible, we also provide updates on supported projects.

Yes. You may give Zakat on behalf of another person, provided you have their permission and correct intention.

Yes. Businesses may donate Zakat, provided it is calculated correctly and meets Zakat eligibility requirements.

Zakat collection and distribution are overseen by IFCED’s trustees and management in line with: • UK charity governance standards • Internal financial controls • Ethical and safeguarding policies

You can find full details in our Zakat Policy & Transparency Statement, available on the Website.