Zakat
Your Zakat contributes directly to sustaining free, quality healthcare as 70% of patients at Indus Hospital & Health Network are Zakat-Eligible.
Indus Development Foundation collects Zakat on behalf of patients treated at Indus Hospital & Health Network.
In Pakistan, many individuals struggle to afford even the most basic healthcare necessities. Nearly 40% of the people in Pakistan live below the poverty line, meaning they earn less than $3.65 per day. More than a monetary donation, your Zakat becomes a lifeline for individuals who, due to financial constraints, may otherwise be denied access to essential medical treatments.
Your contribution can bring relief to families burdened by the weight of healthcare expenses, offering hope for a healthier future.
“Establish prayer, pay alms-tax, and bowdown with those who bow down.”
– Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah) (2:43)
Zakat, an Arabic term meaning “to purify” or “to grow,” is a mandatory annual alms giving in Islam, constituting 2.5% of one’s wealth if they meet the Nisab criteria.
As one of the 5 Pillars of Islam, Zakat is emphasized over 80 times in the Quran, reflecting its pivotal role. This practice aims to purify wealth, foster economic justice, alleviate poverty, and strengthen Muslim solidarity.
“Charity never diminishes wealth.”
– Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Sahih Muslim)
Nisab is the minimum amount of net capital a Muslim posses (such as gold, silver, cash, stocks, property, etc.) over a lunar year to beome obligatory for giving Zakat. It is determined based on the current market value of gold or silver. When an individual’s wealth surpasses this threshold, they must pay Zakat on their excess wealth.
Giving charity increases one’s wealth and brings blessings that protect it from potential harm. This increase in wealth can manifest in two ways:
Firstly, Allah (SWT) may open doors to more incredible sustenance for the individual or family, leading to a quantitative increase in wealth.
Secondly, charity earns the blessings of Allah (SWT), which holds a value far greater than the the amount given, enhancing the quality of one’s wealth and safeguarding it from harm.
Zakat works as a source of healing for patients who can not afford the required treatments for their medical condition.These include surgical operations,transplants, medicine,Chemotherapy, etc.
Giving Zakat to IHHN is pivotal in providing free support to these children, mothers, and fathers. It directly impacts their lives by covering their medical expenses, ensuring quality care they need, and giving hope for abrighter future.
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Calculate Your Zakat within seconds now.
Add your annual assets like cash, gold, silver, stocks, property, etc.
Subtract your yearly living expenses.
If the remaining amount equals or exceeds the Nisab threshold,multiply it by 2.5%. That is your annual Zakat.
Yes, Muslims are obliged to give Zakat only once a year; however, it is not necessary to give it all at once, and it can be divided throughout the year. It is a common practice among the Muslim ummah to disseminate Zakat during the holy month of Ramadan.
There are eight categories of people who are eligible to receive Zakat:
Where other forms of charity can be offered to non-Muslims, Zakat is only offered to Muslims.
Yes, Zakat can be paid to organizations for distribution, and many Muslims choose to give their Zakat through established charitable organizations or institutions that specialize in collecting and distributing Zakat funds. These organizations often have mechanisms in place to identify eligible recipients and ensure that the Zakat is used for its intended purpose.
Once patients visit IHHN, they undergo a thorough screening process, where they are asked a series of relevant questions. Based on the screening process, the eligibility of each patient is determined by the guidelines provided by the Shariah Committee of IHHN.
Yes, it is permissible to pay Zakat on behalf of someone else, and it is a common practice among Muslims. There are various scenarios where this might occur:
1. Parents pay on behalf of their children if their wealth meets the criteria for Zakat eligibility
2. Guardians paying on behalf of orphans
3. Individuals paying on behalf of those who cannot pay
4. People pay on behalf of deceased individuals for the wealth that remains in their estate.
When paying Zakat on behalf of someone else, it is important to ensure that the person for whom Zakat is being paid is eligible for Zakat based on their financial situation. Additionally, it is advisable to inform the person or their guardian about the intention to pay Zakat on their behalf.
If a person misses paying Zakat for a particular year, they are still obligated to fulfill that obligation and should make up for it by paying the Zakat as soon as they become aware of the oversight. Zakat is considered a mandatory duty in Islam, and fulfilling it is essential for the purification of wealth and the well-being of the community.
Yes, it is permissible in Islam to give Zakat to charitable organizations outside one’s country. Zakat is meant to help those in need, and there is no restriction on the geographical location of the recipients. The primary consideration is that the funds must reach eligible recipients who meet the criteria for receiving Zakat, regardless of whether they are within the donor’s country or abroad.
Yes, Zakat can be used to support medical expenses for individuals who are eligible to receive Zakat. According to Islamic principles, Zakat can be given to those in need, and this includes individuals facing financial difficulties due to medical expenses. Islam encourages the use of Zakat to help alleviate the suffering of those who are ill and to ensure that people have access to necessary medical care.
While non-muslims can offer different forms of charity to Muslims, Zakat is only obligatory for Muslims.