Description: Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, a mandatory act of worship requiring eligible Muslims to donate 2.5% of their accumulated wealth each year to those in need. It is a purification of one’s wealth and a right of the poor upon the wealthy.

• Impact: Zakat funds are distributed to specific categories of recipients, as defined in the Quran, including the poor, the needy, those in debt, and travelers. It is a powerful tool for redistributing wealth, combating inequality, and providing immediate financial relief to the most vulnerable.

• Your Duty: Fulfilling a fundamental religious obligation while directly addressing acute poverty and hardship.