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All your Zakat questions answered.

Zakat made simple

Zakat is the third pillar of Islam, yet often misunderstood. But don’t worry, we’re here to help you understand it better! Our Knowledge Bank has detailed answers to your Zakat questions, and if you’re not sure where to begin, our CEO has shared a helpful overview at Cambridge Central Mosque that you can watch here:

Got a question? Ask Zaki!

Zaki is our smart new Zakat Assistant, designed to provide you with accurate answers using our existing Knowledge Bank. Zaki has been carefully reviewed and approved for use by our Chief Sharia Officer, Mufti Amjad Mohammed, so you can be confident that you’re receiving trustworthy and reliable guidance on your Zakat queries.

Please ensure you’re as clear as possible when writing your questions. If you spot any issues, you can always search our knowledge bank below or ask a question directly to us here.

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