National Zakat Foundation is a ground-breaking initiative which aims to utilise Zakat funds and voluntary donations collected in New Zealand for the benefit of local, deserving recipients.
Our vision is for Islam to flourish in society as a source of prosperity and harmony for all.
Our mission is to distribute Zakat transformatively within New Zealand
What we do
Our work covers five core areas that together form an end-to-end service for the Muslim community in New Zealand with respect to Zakat.
1. Collection
Providing an efficient, secure and accessible means of paying Zakat which is trusted by the Muslim community.
2. Distribution
To efficiently and effectively distribute Zakat and Sadaqah funds to deserving members of the Muslim community in New Zealand.
3. Awareness
Raising awareness about the obligation of paying Zakat, its great importance in empowering the Muslim community and the urgent need for Zakat distribution in New Zealand.
4. Education
Providing the Muslim community with easily accessible knowledge about Zakat and the means to help implement it accurately.
5. Calculation
Providing the Muslim community with the most effective and accurate means of calculating Zakat.