Zakat
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Breaking chains: Help undertrial prisoners with Zakat
Hyderabad: As the sacred month of Ramzan reaches its halfway mark, the focus of devout Muslims shifts towards charity and donations. Zakat, an obligatory almsgiving, plays a crucial role in uplifting the…
- Featured News
Breaking poverty cycle: Challenges and solutions for Hyderabad’s Muslim community
Hyderabad: The economic challenges faced by the Muslim community, particularly the marginalized sections, demand a dual approach- government welfare measures and community-driven zakat funding. To achieve long-term stability, economically weaker Muslims require…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2025 in UAE: Zakat Al Fitr, missing fast amount announced
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Fatwa Council has announced the unified value of Zakat Al Fitr (Eid Al Fitr charity) at Dirham 25 per person or an equivalent of 2.5…
- India
AMP Bhopal Team organizes successful Zakat awareness event
Bhopal: The Association of Muslim Professionals’ (AMP), Madhya Pradesh Team successfully conducted Zakat Awareness and the transformative role of the IndiaZakat.com (IZC), at Qalam Public School here on 27th February 2025. The…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat conference concludes with signing of 11 agreements
In a significant move, the third annual Zakat, Tax, and Customs Conference concluded on Thursday, December 5 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh. The conference organized by…
- Middle East
UAE Fatwa council says Zakat Al-Fitr in cash is permissible
The Emirates Council for Sharia Fatwa has confirmed the permissibility of paying Zakat Al-Fitr in cash, estimating its value of 25 Dirham per person in 1445 AH. In a statement ahead of…
- Middle East
Giving Zakat Al-Fitr in cash is not permissible: Saudi Grand Mufti
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti and Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh, confirmed that giving Zakat Al-Fitr in money is not permissible, and should be…
- Hyderabad
Turning dreams into reality: Hyderabad Zakat Charitable Trust empowering the poor
Hyderabad: The boy’s eyes twinkled with joy while those of the onlookers turned misty. It was a big day for Anas Khan. He stood in disbelief as he held a brand new…
- Hyderabad
Changing lives: The transformative power of zakat
Hyderabad: Six months ago she was struggling to make both ends meet. Today she is not only self-sufficient but has employed two women to work for her. How did this transformation come…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Burmese citizen accused of deceiving people for Zakat owns properties
Hyderabad: Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam and is considered a religious duty for all Muslims who meet certain criteria. It is a form of charity that is given…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad Zakat and Charitable Trust plays role of game changer for minorities, says DG ACB Ravi Gupta
By Syed Khaled Shahbaaz Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Zakat and Charitable Trust (HZCT), one of the largest Muslim charitable organizations in Telangana, observed its three decades of philanthropy. At the annual Iftar meet…
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Join Zakat Center India towards poverty-free self-reliant Muslim community
Zakat Center India (ZCI) is on a mission to eliminate poverty and help the poor and needy with its livelihood, education, ration, and pension projects. Established in 2022, the centre plans to…
- Telangana
Telangana: Police, Intelligence keep an eye on Zakat during Ramzan
Hyderabad: It is becoming increasingly difficult for religious seminaries in the country to receive donations during the month of Ramzan and in different states of the country, especially in south Indian states,…
- Hyderabad
Zakat is catalyst for change; helps Muslim students secure jobs in IT industry
Hyderabad: Zakat for education is the buzzword these days. Using zakat funds to leverage the prospects of deserving students has caught the imagination of funding agencies. The Indian Muslim Relief and Charities…
