Zakat at Masjid Umar
Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam — a sacred act of purification, worship, and social responsibility.
It is a means through which wealth is cleansed, hearts are softened, and the vulnerable in society are supported.
At Masjid Umar, we recognise the immense importance of Zakat and the trust the community places in us when submitting their Zakat contributions. Our goal is to ensure your Zakat reaches those who truly need it.
What Is Zakat?
Zakat is an obligatory charity that every eligible Muslim must pay once a year.
It is calculated at 2.5% of one’s qualifying wealth, including savings, investments, gold, business assets and other forms of stored value.
Zakat serves several purposes:
- Purifies one’s wealth and soul
- Supports those in need, including the poor, the vulnerable, the indebted, and others eligible under the eight categories of Zakat
- Strengthens community welfare and justice
- Brings barakah (blessing) into one’s wealth and life
Allah ﷻ reminds us:
“Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase…” (Surah At-Tawbah, 9:103)
How Your Zakat Helps
Zakat has the power to:
- Provide families with food, clothing and basic essentials
- Support refugees, widows and orphans
- Relieve people from hardship, debt and financial distress
- Strengthen struggling households so they can regain stability
- Enable long-term welfare programmes and community upliftment
When Zakat is distributed correctly, it transforms lives and revives dignity.
Zakat Collection at Masjid Umar
Masjid Umar collects Zakat throughout the year to support those most in need.
We work with a trusted charity partner who specialises in Zakat-compliant distribution, ensuring your donation is handled with the highest level of transparency and Islamic integrity.
Our process is simple:
- You give your Zakat to Masjid Umar
- We forward it to our approved charity partner
- They distribute it according to Shari’ah guidelines
- Beneficiaries receive direct support where it is needed most
This ensures your Zakat is used correctly, safely, and effectively — reaching eligible recipients across the community and beyond.
Give Your Zakat Today
If you would like to give Zakat through Masjid Umar, please contact the masjid office or speak to a member of the team.