Zakaat (Obligatory Charity)
Hidaya Foundation collects and distributes Zakaat donations per Islamic guidelines as mentioned in Al-Quran, Surah At-Tawbah, Chapter 9, Verse 60. Zakat funds are used to support orphans, widows, poor elderly, families in extreme poverty, poor young women for marriage, deserving students, poor medical patients, and people affected by disaster.
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Zakat
Hidaya Foundation collects and distributes Zakat donations per Islamic guidelines…
Guide for Calculating Zakat
This booklet was made to help understand the concepts behind Zakat. Link to booklet in Arabic.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions we hear about Zakat have been compiled here with their answers.
Detailed Zakat Information
In question and answer format – the most common concepts relating to Zakat can be found here.
Zakat Videos
Hidaya has prepared some informative videos answering questions about Zakat.
Zakat Calculator
Use our free, functional Zakat calculator to help you calculate how much you should be giving for Zakat.
Zakat Projects
Hidaya Foundation utilizes Zakat funds through our many Zakat eligible projects.
Donate Zakat
Make your Zakat donation easily on our secure website by e-check (preferred) or card.
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