The Essence of Zakat

Balancing Spiritual Growth

Zakat (زکوٰة)

Zakat (زکوٰة) is one of the five pillars of Islam and is considered a fundamental aspect of a Muslim’s faith. It is a form of obligatory charity that requires Muslims to give a portion of their wealth to the poor and needy.

Through your Zakat, The Diabetes Centre ensures free-of-cost treatment to the deserved. Let’s spend your zakat on the deserving patients of TDC.

Zakat refers to a sharia obligation that Islam requires its adherents to fulfill. Zakat is enlisted among the five pillars of faith in Islam. It is a form of charity that Muslims are obliged to pay annually.

Purpose of Zakat

  1. Purification of wealth: Zakat is believed to purify one’s wealth and soul.
  2. Redistribution of wealth: Zakat helps to redistribute wealth from the rich to the poor and needy.
  3. Promoting equality: Zakat promotes equality and fairness in society.

Allah (SWT) says,

“You are required to establish prayer and give Zakat. And whatever you put forward for you, you will find it with Allah (SWT).” (2; 110)

Who is eligible to pay Zakat?
  1. Muslims with excess wealth: Muslims who have excess wealth, beyond their basic needs, are eligible to pay Zakat.
  2. Wealth threshold: The wealth threshold for Zakat is typically set at 85 grams of gold or its equivalent in currency.
  1. Determine eligible wealth: Identify the types of wealth that are eligible for Zakat, such as cash, gold, silver, and investments.
  2. Calculate the Zakat rate: The Zakat rate is typically 2.5% of eligible wealth.
  3. Pay Zakat: Pay the calculated Zakat amount to eligible recipients.
  1. The poor and needy: Individuals who are struggling to meet their basic needs.
  2. Debtors: Individuals who are struggling to pay off debts.
  3. Travelers: Travelers who are in need of assistance.
  4. The oppressed: Individuals who are being oppressed or persecuted.
  1. Spiritual growth: Zakat promotes spiritual growth and self-reflection.
  2. Social welfare: Zakat contributes to the welfare of the poor and needy.
  3. Economic benefits: Zakat can help to stimulate economic growth and reduce poverty.

"Take from their wealth a charity to purify them and cleanse them." - Quran 9:103

 "Zakat is a purification for the soul." - Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

Sponsor An Equipment

The Diabetes Centre (TDC), is a not-for-profit state–of–the–art healthcare facility, established under section 42 of the Companies Act 2017 of Pakistan.

TDC Islamabad TDC Lahore   TDC Sahiwal

The Diabetes Centre (TDC) is a unique setup in the beautiful hilly area, aimed at serving humanity generously. Its prime objective is to absolve diabetes patients from the menace of diabetes. It works on a not-for-profit basis. TDC is the first state-of-the-art hospital in Pakistan that endeavors to treat all diabetic diseases and their related complications.

TDC strives to remain at the cutting edge of technology to provide the highest quality care to patients. With the rapid technological advancement especially in the field of healthcare, we have to continuously invest in state-of-the-art equipment to provide the best care. Currently, it has ushered its sincere efforts to establish new projects including In-Patients Department (IPD) Islamabad, Lahore, and Sahiwal hospitals. More significantly, we need to urgently establish an IDP in TDC Islamabad that will furnish the most advanced equipment, separate setup, and recruit operating specialists. Thus, give TDC Islamabad your shoulder and donate it to render its IDP operation. In this concern, we need to construct a state-of-the-art building and set up advanced equipment in it.

These medical pursuits require us to avail abundant financial resources. On the other hand, TDC operates by dint of the generous donations- (Zakat and Sadaqat) by the valuable donors.

On this sacred journey of curing humanity, we invite the generous people to donate a due share of their affluence to TDC and help us cure those who suffer the menace of diabetes but lack financial resources. Never miss to donate for TDC Islamabad, Lahore, and Sahiwal Hospitals and stand with the sufferers of diabetes.

Zakat Calculation

To calculate your Zakat, you’ll need to consider your total wealth, including cash, gold, silver, investments, and business assets. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

– Step 1: Determine your Nisab threshold. The Nisab is the minimum amount of wealth required to be eligible for Zakat. You can calculate it based on the value of gold (87.48 grams) or silver (612.36 grams).¹

– Step 2: Calculate your total wealth. Include cash, gold, silver, investments, and business assets. Make sure to add the value of any assets you’ve possessed for over a year.

– Step 3: Subtract your liabilities. Deduct any debts, loans, or outstanding payments from your total wealth.

– Step 4: Calculate your Zakat. Your Zakat is 2.5% of your total wealth after subtracting liabilities.

You can use online Zakat calculators, such as the one provided by The Citizens Foundation (TCF) or IslamicFinder,² to simplify the process. These calculators will guide you through the steps and provide you with an accurate calculation of your Zakat.

Conclusion

Zakat is a fundamental aspect of Islam that promotes spiritual growth, social welfare, and economic benefits. By paying Zakat, Muslims can demonstrate their commitment to their faith and contribute to the betterment of society.

Thus, giving Zakat is a divine commandment that the adherents of Islam can never ignore. As one of the Five Pillars of Islam, zakat is a strict obligation for all Muslims who meet the fundamental measures of abundance to help the penniless. It is a required magnanimous commitment, regularly viewed as a duty. The payment and disputes on zakat had caused a significant impact throughout the history of Islam, strikingly during the Ridda wars.

As per Islamic principle, the gathered sum ought to be paid to poor people and the penniless, Zakat authorities, late proselytes to Islam, those to be liberated from bondage, those in the debt, in the cause for Allah and to help the abandoned traveler.

Do you feel sympathetic to those who are in trouble? Do you have an affinity for needy people? For this purpose, you will find The Diabetes Centre as perfect place for your affinity and generosity for your affinity and generosity. Your every penny of zakat will enable TDC to help the needy.

 

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