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The Qur’an delineates who the eligible recipients of Zakat are:

إِنَّمَا ٱلصَّدَقَـٰتُ لِلْفُقَرَآءِ وَٱلْمَسَـٰكِينِ وَٱلْعَـٰمِلِينَ عَلَيْهَا وَٱلْمُؤَلَّفَةِ قُلُوبُهُمْ وَفِى ٱلرِّقَابِ وَٱلْغَـٰرِمِينَ وَفِى سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ وَٱبْنِ ٱلسَّبِيلِ ۖ فَرِيضَةًۭ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ عَلِيمٌ حَكِيمٌ

“Alms are meant only for the poor, the needy, those who administer them, those whose hearts need winning over, to free slaves and help those in debt, for God’s cause, and for travelers in need. This is ordained by God; God is all-knowing and wise (Qur’an 9:60).”

Zakat, pillar of Islam

Zakat is a means of purifying one's wealth to ensure the needs of the poor are taken care of.

Who deserves to receive your zakat? Zakat can be paid to the following who fall into one or more of eight zakatable categories designated by God in the Quran (9:60)

  • The poor

  • The needy

  • Collectors of Zakat (i.e. Future Builders Foundation)

  • Those whose hearts are to be reconciled (i.e. new Muslims and friends of the Muslim community)

  • Those in bondage (i.e. slaves and captives)

  • The debt-ridden

  • In the cause of God

  • The wayfarer, meaning those who are stranded or traveling with few resources.

All zakat given to Future Builders Foundation will be utilized to support orphans by providing them with essential needs such as food, shelter, healthcare, education, and technical skills to ensure a better future.