Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and an obligatory act of worship for every Muslim who meets the necessary criteria. It requires eligible Muslims to give 2.5% of their total savings and wealth above the Nisab threshold to those in need.
The word "Zakat" in Arabic means purification, growth, and blessing. By giving Zakat, you are not only fulfilling your religious duty but also purifying the remaining wealth that Allah has bestowed upon you. It is a powerful mechanism for wealth redistribution within the Muslim community.
BRDT distributes Zakat to the eight categories of recipients defined in the Quran (Surah At-Tawbah 9:60), ensuring your Zakat reaches genuine beneficiaries — the poor, destitute, indebted, and those in need — in rural Bangladesh.
A simple three-step process to fulfil your obligation and change lives in rural Bangladesh.
Add up all your eligible wealth — savings, gold, investments and business assets. Subtract any debts. If it exceeds the Nisab threshold and has been held for one lunar year, multiply by 2.5% to find your Zakat amount.
Donate your Zakat directly to BRDT. We ensure it reaches only the eligible eight categories of recipients — the poor, the destitute, those in debt, and those striving in the way of Allah — in rural Bangladesh.
By fulfilling your Zakat obligation, you purify your wealth, earn immense reward from Allah, and strengthen the bonds of the Muslim community. Your generosity uplifts entire families from poverty.
Got questions about Zakat? Find clear answers below.
The Quran (9:60) specifies eight categories: the poor (Fuqara), the needy (Masakeen), Zakat administrators, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, freeing captives, those in debt, those striving in Allah's cause, and travellers in need. BRDT focuses primarily on the poor and needy families in rural Bangladesh.
Add together: cash in hand and bank, gold and silver, business stock value, money owed to you. Deduct any debts owed by you. If the remainder exceeds the Nisab and has been held for a lunar year, multiply it by 2.5% — that is your Zakat due.
Yes. BRDT distributes Zakat strictly to eligible recipients in Bangladesh. We follow Islamic guidelines to ensure Zakat reaches the poor and needy families — Zakat is never used for administrative costs, thanks to our 100% Donation Policy.
Zakat should be paid once a lunar year has passed on your eligible wealth. Many Muslims choose to pay during Ramadan for the additional spiritual reward, but it can be paid at any time of year once the Hawl (lunar year) is complete.
Zakat is an obligatory payment with specific eligibility criteria and fixed recipients. Sadaqah is voluntary charity with no restrictions on who can give or receive. Both are virtuous acts but Zakat is a pillar of Islam and is compulsory for eligible Muslims.
Your Zakat directly funds life-changing projects in rural Bangladesh. BRDT ensures every penny of your Zakat reaches the most vulnerable families — from educational support and food relief to emergency aid and winter warmth.
BRDT operates a strict 100% Donation Policy — every single penny you donate goes directly to support those in need. No salaries, no overheads are taken from your Zakat.
