Zakat
Zakat is more than a charitable contribution. It is an act of worship, a purification of wealth, and a sacred responsibility toward those whom Allah has made eligible to receive it.
Through Zakat, we have the opportunity to fulfill an important obligation while bringing dignity, relief, and hope to people facing genuine hardship.
At Barakah Foundation USA, we recognize that every Zakat contribution is an Amanah—a trust. We are committed to receiving, safeguarding, and distributing Zakat-designated funds to eligible recipients in accordance with the Foundation's approved Zakat policy and recognized principles of Islamic Shariah.
Barakah Foundation USA does not deduct its service or administrative expenses from a donor's stated Zakat amount. Unless the Foundation's formally adopted Zakat Policy and qualified scholarly guidance provide otherwise, the full amount designated by the donor as Zakat will be credited to the Zakat Fund for eligible charitable distribution. Third-party payment-processing fees should be recorded separately and, under this policy, funded from unrestricted/non-Zakat resources rather than reducing the donor's stated Zakat amount.
Through responsible verification, documentation, and oversight, we strive to give our donors confidence that their Zakat is handled with care, integrity, accountability, and respect for its religious purpose.
Zakat contributions are separately identified within the Foundation's accounting system. Our Zakat procedures include:
General operating expenses are not automatically deducted from Zakat funds unless expressly permitted under our formally adopted Zakat policy and scholarly guidance.
Your receipt clearly identifies the donor-designated Zakat amount. The system never silently reduces the amount credited to Zakat because of a processor fee.
Potential beneficiaries may include qualifying recipients recognized under Islamic principles, subject to eligibility verification and the Foundation's Zakat policy. Eligibility is evaluated before any distribution is made.
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