Zakat Guide for Noor-e-Nafeeda Foundation
Noor-e-Nafeeda Foundation
What is Zakat?
Who Must Pay Zakat?
Every Muslim who owns wealth above the Nisab threshold for one lunar year and has assets beyond basic needs.
Eligible Recipients
Zakat is distributed to the poor, needy, debt-ridden, and other categories mentioned in Qur'an 9:60.
Nisab Threshold
Nisab is commonly based on either 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver. Many scholars recommend using the silver standard because it benefits more people.
Nisab Threshold
Gold Standard
87.48 grams of gold
Silver Standard
612.36 grams of silver
Many scholars recommend using the silver standard because it benefits more people.
Zakat Rate
Assets Subject to Zakat
- Cash
- Bank Balances
- Gold
- Silver
- Business Inventory
- Investments
- Recoverable Loans
Noor-e-Nafeeda Foundation Zakat Policy
100% of Zakat funds are used only for Shariah-eligible beneficiaries, including poor families, widows, orphans, medical emergencies, education support, and marriage assistance.
Zakat vs Sadaqah
Obligatory
Zakat
Zakat is obligatory and restricted to eligible recipients.
Fard — Obligatory
Voluntary
Sadaqah
Nafl — Voluntary
Intention (Niyyah)
"I intend this payment as my Zakat for the sake of Allah."