Zakat
OUR DEDICATION
At Spread the Love Projects, our mission resonates with reaching underserved communities to narrow health equity gaps. We achieve this by allocating tangible resources to advocate for preventive care measures, providing transportation to medical appointments, addressing food insecurities, and distributing financial assistance to families struggling with their children’s medical expenses. It is our hope and goal to be able to continue this impact by ensuring that your Zakat donations have a powerful impact on communities that need them most.
What is Zakat?
Zakat is one of the five mandatory pillars of Islam, alongside the declaration of faith, prayer, fasting, and the pilgrimage of Hajj. Zakat is a mandatory form of charity for Muslims in order to provide for the less fortunate and disadvantaged populations within a society. Every Muslim of sound mind that earns an income equivalent to 85 grams of gold within a given calendar year is required to donate 2.5% of their wealth to Zakat.
Who is Eligible?
The following 8 groups are Eligible to Receive Zakat:
1. The Poor
2. The Needy
3. Those Who Collect Zakat for Distribution
4. Those Whose Hearts are to be Reconciled
5. Those in Bondage
6. Debt-Ridden Individuals
7. In the Cause of God
8. The Traveler