Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam, and is expected to be paid by all practicing Muslims who have the financial means. It is considered to be a personal responsibility for Muslims to ease economic hardship for others and eliminate inequality.


When is Zakat Due?


1. Passage of One Year: Zakat is obligatory after a time span of one year passes with the money in the control of it’s owner. Then the owner needs to pay 2.5% of the money as Zakat.
