Strengthen New Zealand Muslim Communities With Your Zakat
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Impact of Your Local Giving
IN 2024
Zakat funds spent
Number of people assisted
Still waiting for Support
Current Nisab Value
Last updated 22nd March 2025
GOLD (85G)
$14,420.49 NZD
SILVER (595G)
$1,104.91 NZD
Donating Locally
Mu’adh (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) sent me as a governor to Yemen and (at the time of departure) he instructed me thus: “You will go to people of the Scripture (i.e., the Jews and the Christians). First of all invite them to testify that La ilaha ill Allah (There is no true god except Allah) and that Muhammad (PBUH) is His slave and Messenger; and if they accept this, then tell them that Allah has enjoined upon them five Salat (prayers) during the day and night; and if they accept it, then tell them that Allah has made the payment of Zakat obligatory upon them. It should be collected from their rich and distributed among their poor; and if they agree to it, don’t take (as a share of Zakat) the best of their properties.
Beware of the supplications of the oppressed, for there is no barrier between it and Allah.”
(Bukhari and Muslim) (Riyad as-Salihin @1077)
Scholars are of the consensus that “their” rich and “their” poor in this hadith refer to those in the same locality.
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At National Zakat Foundation, we assist those who are experiencing financial hardship and struggling to meet their essential needs.
Our application process is simple and confidential. Take the first step towards relief by starting your application below.
1. Submit Application
An individual undergoing financial hardship contacts National Zakat Foundation by applying for Zakat support.
2. Assessment
Caseworkers assess and review the application to ensure eligibility for Zakat support based on guidelines.
3. Application Decision
A panel analyzes the applicant's needs and decides on Zakat eligibility based on Quranic principles.
4. Inform Applicant
Applicants are informed of the results and receive Zakat payments or referrals to resources for further support.
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The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prescribed the Sadaqah (alms) relating to the breaking of the fast as a purification of the fasting from empty and obscene talk and as food for the poor. If anyone pays it before the prayer (of 'Id), it will be accepted as Zakat. If anyone pays it after the prayer, that will be a Sadaqah like other Sadaqahs (alms).” (Abu Dawud 1609, Ibn Majah 1827)
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