Zakat Percentage

The 2.5% Zakat rate is far from arbitrary—it embodies divine wisdom and social justice in Islam. This fixed percentage ensures wealth circulates from those with surplus to those in need, without imposing undue hardship on the giver. For every £100 saved over a lunar year, only £2.50 is given as Zakat—a modest amount individually, yet collectively it forms a powerful system that uplifts the poor, clears debts, and strengthens the community.

Since the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, this 2.5% rate has been consistently applied, striking an ideal balance between preserving personal wealth and fulfilling spiritual and social responsibilities. While 2.5% applies to most personal wealth like cash, gold, silver, and business assets, other rates apply in specific cases—such as 5%, 10%, or 20% for agricultural produce depending on irrigation methods, and special rules for livestock and trade goods.

Zakat is not due on personal-use items like your home, car, clothes, or furniture—only on excess, productive wealth. Giving this 2.5% annually purifies your remaining wealth (tazkiyah), increases blessings (barakah), strengthens your character, and safeguards your resources.

At Crisis Aid, we make calculating and giving your Zakat straightforward and Shariah-compliant. Our secure platform ensures your 2.5% reaches eligible recipients—orphans, widows, and families in need worldwide—so your charity truly makes a difference.