ZAKAT RESOURCES
LAST UPDATED: October 2026
Your guide to giving Zakat with confidence
A one-stop hub to help you understand, calculate, and give your Zakat with confidence.
Zakat is a sacred obligation and an amanah. Whether you are preparing to give, calculating what is due, or learning more about how your Zakat is managed, this page brings together the key tools and guidance to help you fulfil your duty with confidence.
Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam and a fundamental act of worship. For every adult Muslim who possesses wealth above a certain amount, known as the Nisab, Zakat becomes due once that wealth has been held for one lunar year.
At Islamic Relief Canada, we know that giving your Zakat is more than a transaction. It is an act of worship rooted in trust, responsibility, and compassion. That is why we are committed to making the process of giving your Zakat as transparent and accessible as possible.
Through the resources below, you can calculate your Zakat, learn about the Nisab threshold, explore Zakat-eligible causes, and understand how Islamic Relief Canada manages and distributes Zakat in accordance with Islamic principles.
Our Zakat resources
From understanding Nisab to exploring Zakat-eligible causes, these resources are here to make your giving clear, trustworthy, and impactful.
Our Zakat policy in action
Governance and accountability
Ensuring strong governance, financial accountability, and regular scholarly consultation in the management of Zakat funds.
Maximizing impact and efficiency
Developing Zakat-eligible projects in a way that reduces suffering and poverty while remaining aligned with Islamic principles.
Clear guidance and communications
Providing clear internal guidance for staff and transparent external communication for donors and stakeholders.
Frequent monitoring and reporting
Supporting regular reporting and stewardship so donors can better understand the impact of their Zakat.
Explore the Zakat Catalogue
Explore Zakat-eligible causes and see how your giving can support vulnerable families and communities around the world. Choose a cause that resonates with you and donate with confidence, knowing your Zakat is in trusted hands.