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Zakat is far more than an act of generosity—it is a sacred pillar of Islam, a duty prescribed by Allah ﷻ that must be carried out with precision, sincerity, and care. Unlike voluntary charity, Zakat is not meant for general causes; it must be distributed to the eight specific categories outlined in the Qur’an, in Surah At-Tawbah (9:60).
These categories include the poor—those who have nothing—and the needy—those who have some means but still fall short of a dignified standard of living. It includes Zakat administrators who ensure funds are collected, safeguarded, and delivered properly. It also covers new Muslims or those whose hearts are being drawn to Islam, individuals in slavery or captivity seeking their freedom, people burdened by legitimate debt, those striving in the path of Allah through religious or humanitarian efforts, and travellers cut off from their wealth who are in need of assistance.
These are not just names in a verse—they represent real people facing hardship, whose lives can be transformed through the power of your Zakat. That’s why, at Crisis Aid, we take the amanah of your Zakat with utmost seriousness. Every recipient is carefully verified. Every pound is handled with full transparency and directed where it is most needed, according to Islamic law.
Zakat is meant to restore balance in society, lift people out of hardship, and purify your wealth. When it is given correctly—to the right people, at the right time, and for the right reasons—it becomes an act of mercy that benefits both the giver and the receiver. With Crisis Aid, your Zakat fulfils its divine purpose—delivered with integrity, respect, and deep commitment to the values that make it sacred.
