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At Human Concern UK, we take great care to ensure that zakat reaches those most in need, whether they are vulnerable individuals or entire communities affected by poverty or disaster. During the blessed month of Ramadan, the rewards for giving are multiplied, and our field teams collaborate closely with local partners and community-based organisations to conduct thorough needs assessments. This ensures that zakat funds are directed to those who require it the most. By making your zakat donation in Ramadan, you maximise the impact of each contribution, ensuring it reaches the hands of those who need it the most during this spiritually significant time.
Zakat is the third pillar of Islam and is obligatory for every Muslim who is mature, sane, free, and has accumulated the minimum required amount of wealth (nisab). By giving a portion of their wealth as zakat, Muslims fulfil a religious duty, purify their possessions, and contribute to the overall well-being of society by uplifting those in need of economic support and relief.
Zakat offers significant social and economic benefits for society. Among these benefits are social security and wealth redistribution. Those who receive zakat can use the funds to pay off debts, send their children to school, and provide food and shelter for their families.
Zakat is payable once a year, and most Muslims choose Ramadan as the month to fulfil their annual obligation, as charity is highly encouraged during this time. The rewards and blessings for giving in Ramadan are abundant, and each act of generosity is multiplied. This is an opportunity to gain immense spiritual rewards while fulfilling the needs of those who are struggling.
Calculate your Zakat payment here and follow the Prophetic tradition by contributing to the health and well-being of society, especially its less fortunate members during this blessed month of Ramadan.
While a donor may choose a water well in Asia or Africa, we cannot guarantee that we can fulfill requests for a specific country in two continents as we build wells where most needed. A donor may share their preference with us along with their receipt via email at [email protected] and we will try our best to fulfill their request; however, we cannot guarantee that they will be accommodated.
Human Concern UK currently has water well projects in Kenya, Somalia, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.
Yes, you may add an inscription of up to 25 characters to your water well. Please share your donation receipt along with your inscription with us via email at [email protected]
It takes between 6 to 8 months for well construction to be completed. This timeline excludes the pre- and post-construction phases, which should be noted. Please also note that unforeseen situations such as weather conditions, political unrest, and travel restrictions in the countries where we work can impact this timeline and may result in further delays.
Yes, donors will receive photos of their completed wells and in some cases videos and construction photos of wells while they are in progress.
Shallow water wells with hand pumps, which are most of the Human Concern UK’s water wells, have a lifespan of about 8-15 years.
Human Concern UK is one of the leading Muslim relief organisations in the United Kingdom, committed to fighting poverty and providing aid to those in need.
Charity number: 1206222