Zakat is the Third Pillar of Islam and obligatory upon every Muslim believer. The word Zakat originates from the Arabic language, which means to purify, cleanse, or grow. It is in place to purify your own wealth and also redistribute wealth from the rich to the poor.
Allah says in the Quran “Establish prayer, and pay Zakat. Whatever good you send forth for yourselves, you will [certainly] find [its reward] with Allah. Surely Allah is All-Seeing of what you do.” [Quran 2:110]
When you donate Zakat you’re undertaking your Islamic duty, and also helping the communities around the world that are in need of help. Community Lighthouse Foundation gives you an opportunity to pay Zakat online, joining a global tradition and communal responsibility to help the vulnerable, efficiently.
Using a Zakat Calculator to Know What You Owe
An accurate calculation will ensure you donate the right amount. Before making your donation, it’s useful to use a Zakat calculator to help you estimate how much you should give. The rule in most forms of wealth is that if a person’s wealth goes beyond a certain threshold (known as the Nisab), and it has been held for a full lunar year, then 2.5% of that wealth must be given as Zakat.
Nisab Values
Silver
612.36g equating to £330.11
Gold
87.48g equating to £3,911.74
Pay Your Zakat Online with Ease
With the convenience of today’s age, you can pay Zakat online in a very safe and simple way. Community Lighthouse Foundation offer a straightforward online platform for you to donate your Zakat quickly and efficiently. Using a debit or credit card, or even a simple bank transfer, the process has been made easy and transparent so that your needs are tailored to. The online Zakat donation page ensures your Zakat will reach those eligible and vulnerable without delay.
What is Zakat al-Fitr?
Zakat al Fitr is a small donation given by every Muslim at the end of Ramadan. Those who are defined as ‘self-sufficient’ and able to donate without hardship are required to give Zakat. The purpose of giving Zakat al Fitr is to enable the ones in need to also celebrate Eid. The best time to pay your Zakat al Fitr donation is before the Eid prayer begins.
When Should You Pay Zakat?
Your Zakat must be made once your wealth exceeds the Nisab and has been held for a full lunar year.
Many choose to pay this during the blessed month of Ramadan as rewards are multiplied, but also it’s a great time to remember when you last paid, ensuring you do not miss your annual deadline to pay.
Why Your Donation Makes a Difference
Donating your Zakat to Community Lighthouse Foundation ensures that your gift of hope goes to the one who is eligible to receive it, following the criteria defined by Islamic law. When you choose to give Zakat online, you’re helping to restore courage and strength. Your Zakat is not just an obligatory charitable act, is it an act of unity and compassion.
We Can Build A Future Together.
Community Lighthouse Foundation seeks to sustain and build on essential projects.
All projects are voluntarily run and contributions are wholly used to further the aforementioned projects. CLF seeks to grow organically and develop its activities to build, strengthenand enhancethe valuable service it provides to all the community.
