Zakat Giving

Zakat: A Sacred Duty, A Powerful Impact

At International Basic Aid (IBA), we recognize that Zakat is more than just a pillar of Islam — it is a means to purify one’s wealth, uplift communities, and bring hope to those most in need. Your Zakat transforms lives. It provides food to the hungry, shelters the displaced, supports healthcare initiatives, and builds sustainable livelihoods for families facing hardship.

Why Give Your Zakat Through IBA?

Direct Impact: Your Zakat goes directly to supporting orphans, widows, refugees, and vulnerable families, ensuring your obligation brings about real, measurable change.
Trust and Transparency: We honor the trust placed in us by managing Zakat funds with the highest standards of Islamic governance and financial integrity. We provide regular updates to our donors about how their contributions are making a difference.
Islamic Compliance: Our Zakat program strictly follows Islamic principles, ensuring that donations reach those eligible according to Shariah guidelines.
Empowering Communities: Beyond immediate relief, we invest in long-term solutions — such as educational programs, livelihood training, healthcare access, and clean water projects — giving individuals the tools to build better futures.

Who Receives Zakat Through IBA?

As guided by the Qur’an (9:60), your Zakat supports:

The poor and the needy
Orphans and widows
Refugees and displaced families
Individuals in overwhelming debt
Communities affected by disaster or conflict

Our careful vetting process ensures that assistance reaches those most deserving, restoring hope and dignity to their lives.

The Power of Your Zakat

$50 can provide a family with essential food supplies for a month.
$100 can cover emergency healthcare for vulnerable individuals.
$500 can support the education of orphaned children for an entire year.
$1,000 can help build sustainable sources of income for families.

Fulfill Your Zakat Today

Join us in turning compassion into action. By giving your Zakat through International Basic Aid, you become part of a movement dedicated to restoring dignity, providing hope, and empowering lives.
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Contact Us

info@basicaid.org Phone: 571-276-7695

Zakat FAQs

What is Zakat?

Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is an obligation for eligible Muslims to donate a portion (usually 2.5%) of their wealth to charity, specifically for the benefit of those in need. It is an act of purification and a way to share one’s blessings with others.

Who is eligible to receive Zakat?

Zakat is intended for those in need, including the poor, the needy, orphans, widows, people in debt, and those affected by natural disasters, war, or displacement. IBA ensures that all recipients meet the criteria specified in the Qur’an (9:60).

Can I pay my Zakat online?

Yes, you can easily fulfill your Zakat obligation through our secure online donation system. Your Zakat will be directed to eligible recipients in accordance with Islamic guidelines.

When is Zakat due?

Zakat is due once a year. However, it can be given at any time of the year based on your financial cycle. We encourage you to give your Zakat during the blessed month of Ramadan, but you can give it anytime that is convenient for you.

Can I give Zakat to family members?

Zakat can be given to family members if they meet the criteria of needing financial assistance, but you cannot give Zakat to those whom you are obligated to support financially, such as parents, children, or spouses.

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