Religious Services
Zakah Management
Fulfilling the third pillar of Islam — with care, transparency, and proper distribution to those most in need.
وَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتُوا الزَّكَاةَ
“And establish prayer and give zakah.” (Qur'an 2:43)
What Is Zakah?
Zakah is the obligatory annual charity that purifies one's wealth — the third pillar of Islam. It is due on accumulated wealth (such as savings, gold, silver, and trade goods) once it reaches the minimum threshold (nisab) and a full lunar year (hawl) has passed. The standard rate is 2.5%.
How DFIC Manages Zakah
Zakah is distinct from general voluntary charity and must reach its eligible recipients. At Darul Falah, zakah funds are kept and distributed separately from general donations, in accordance with the Qur'anic categories below. We prioritize the poor and needy in our own community, including families facing hardship.
If you are unsure about your calculation or the rulings that apply to your situation, please speak with the Imam — we are happy to help you fulfil this obligation correctly.
The Eight Categories of Recipients
Allah has specified those eligible to receive zakah (Qur'an 9:60):
- The poor (al-fuqara)
- The needy (al-masakin)
- Those employed to administer zakah
- Those whose hearts are to be reconciled
- To free those in bondage
- Those in debt (al-gharimin)
- In the cause of Allah (fi sabilillah)
- The wayfarer (ibn as-sabil)
Zakah Calculator
Calculate Your Zakah
Estimate your zakah at 2.5% of your net zakatable wealth, then fulfil it securely. An estimate only — confirm with a scholar.
Your zakatable assets
Enter the value of assets you have held for one lunar year.
Deductions
Your estimated Zakah
- Total assets
- $0.00
- Less deductions
- − $0.00
- Net zakatable
- $0.00
Zakah due (2.5%)
$0.00
Your net wealth is below nisab — no zakah is due.
This is an estimate to help you plan. Zakah rulings vary by madhhab and asset type — please confirm with a qualified scholar. DFIC's Zakat Committee distributes zakah to eligible recipients per the Shari'ah.
A Note on Correctness
Zakah is an act of worship with specific rulings. We encourage every donor to verify their calculation and circumstances with a qualified scholar or the Imam before paying.
Pay Your Zakah with Confidence
Mark your contribution as zakah and we will ensure it reaches eligible recipients.