Zakat
Zakat is not charity. It is worship. Fulfil your obligation — and purify your wealth.
“And establish prayer and give Zakat, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves — you will find it with Allah.” [Quran 2:110]
Zakat is the third pillar of Islam. It is compulsory. It is worship. And it is one of the most transformative things you can do — for those who receive it, and for yourself.
The word Zakat means “that which purifies.” When you pay Zakat, you are not losing wealth — you are purifying it. Removing the impurity that clings to what is left. Freeing yourself from the love of dunya. And earning barakah that multiplies what remains.
Allah is telling you through Zakat: this wealth was never fully yours. 2.5% of it belongs to your brothers and sisters in need. Give it. And watch how Allah blesses the rest.
“Protect your wealth by giving Zakat, treat your sick by giving charity, and prepare for calamity through duʿa.” [Al-Tabarani]
Calculate Your Zakat
| + Bank Saving (Use lowest amount held for 1 year) | |
| + Gold & Silver (Monetary value) | |
| + Money owed to you (Deposits, loans you made) | |
| + Resale value of shares, stocks, bonds, etc. | |
| + Total £ | 0.00 |
| 2.5% of Zakat £ | 0.00 |
Calculate your Zakat. Pay it today. Let it work for you — in this life and in the next.
Pay Your Zakat with Musafir — Shariah-compliant & scholar-verified
Nisab
Zakat is payable on wealth that exceeds the Nisab threshold — 87.48g of gold or 612.36g of silver — and has been held for a full lunar year. Most scholars recommend using whichever Nisab threshold maximises your Zakat.
Many Muslims choose to pay their Zakat during Ramadan to maximise reward — though it is valid at any time. You may also pay in monthly instalments throughout the year.
Calculation
When calculating Zakat, it is essential to understand that Zakat is payable on all types of wealth or assets provided that its ownership is absolute and undivided. Assets to include are:
Gold and silver (ornaments or jewellery)
Cash held at home or in bank accounts
Cash lent to others
Property owned for investment purposes
Stocks and shares owned directly or through investment funds
Business stock in trade and merchandise
Agricultural produce
Livestock
Timing
Zakat should be paid over as soon as possible and not delayed unnecessarily, and whilst it is usually collected by the state, in the absence of this, it is acceptable to pay the Zakat directly to an eligible person or a charity. Miusafir takes the importance of Zakat as an act of worship exceptionally seriously and has extensive processes to ensure that it is only ever used for valid Zakat-eligible programmes that meet the criteria of one of the eight categories outlined in the Shariah.
WHY PAY YOUR ZAKAT THROUGH MUSAFIR?
We take Zakat seriously as an act of worship — not a fundraising opportunity. Every Zakat donation is ring-fenced exclusively for Zakat-eligible programmes, verified against all eight categories of recipients outlined in the Shariah.
Our scholar-supervised processes ensure your Zakat is 100% valid and reaches those it is intended for. Give with full confidence. Give with the intention of worship.