Best Zakat Charities 2025
Where to pay your Zakat
Choosing a Zakat Charity
Your Zakat must reach eligible recipients. These charities properly handle Zakat distribution according to Islamic guidelines.
Verified Zakat Charities
- National Zakat Foundation – UK-focused Zakat distribution
- MATW Project – 100% Zakat policy
- Islamic Relief – Global Zakat programs
- Zakat Foundation of America – US Zakat distribution
- Muslim Aid – International Zakat eligible programs
Who Can Receive Zakat?
Ensure your chosen charity distributes to the eight categories:
- The poor (Fuqara)
- The needy (Masakin)
- Zakat administrators
- Those whose hearts are to be reconciled
- Freeing captives
- Those in debt
- In the cause of Allah
- Stranded travelers