Banbury Madni Masjid invites you to fulfill your Zakat obligation and support our community this Ramadan. As we continue to serve the spiritual and social needs of Muslims in Banbury, your contributions play a vital role in sustaining our essential services and outreach programs. Your Zakat can transform lives, offering hope and practical assistance to those who need it most.
Our mosque has been a beacon of hope and community spirit in the heart of Banbury. Throughout the year, we offer various educational programs, support groups, and charitable activities designed to uplift and assist the vulnerable among us. As Ramadan brings a time of reflection and generosity, we urge you to consider making your Zakat donation to help us continue these vital efforts.
In the last year alone, thanks to your generous donations, we have made significant impacts across various sectors within our community. Your continued support enables us to expand our services, such as offering more scholarships and increasing the number of food parcels and healthcare assistance we can provide. We aim to reach every individual in need, ensuring that the spirit of giving is alive throughout the year.
Please consider directing your Zakat to Banbury Madni Masjid this Ramadan. Together, we can make a substantial difference in the lives of many. Thank you for your continued support and generosity. May this Ramadan bring you peace and blessings.
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Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is a form of almsgiving treated in Islam as a religious obligation or tax, which, by Quranic ranking, is next after prayer in importance. It is a duty on Muslims to support those in need.
Every adult Muslim who meets the necessary criteria of wealth, known as Nisab, is required to pay Zakat. Nisab is defined as the minimum amount of wealth a Muslim must possess for a full lunar year before being obligated to contribute.
Zakat is calculated as 2.5% of one's excess wealth that has been held for a lunar year. This includes cash, gold, silver, and business commodities. Accurate calculation is essential to fulfill the religious obligation correctly.
Zakat funds are used to support the poor and needy, those in debt, and other eligible categories defined under Islamic law. It is crucial that Zakat is distributed among these categories to ensure social welfare and community support.