Alhamdulillah, we’ve reached another blessed month of Ramadan.
Ramadan is a time of Qur’an, prayer, fasting and community spirit. It’s also a time which is synonymous with Zakat, with many Muslims choosing to give at this time of the year. That makes Ramadan a particularly busy and exciting time for all of us at NZF. Let’s make 2023 an amazing one, full of worship, self-development and an abundance of blessings.
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ
“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may learn piety and righteousness” (Qur’an 2:183)
May Allah reward you all and accept your fasts and worship this Ramadan. Ameen.
Prayer times in Ramadan
When is Ramadan 2023?
Ramadan starts: Thursday, 23rd March 2023.
How long does Ramadan last? 29/30 days
When does Ramadan end? Friday, 21st April 2023
When Is Laylat al-Qadr? On or around Thursday, 18th April 2023.
When is Eid al-Fitr? Saturday, 22nd April 2023.
Note: all dates are subject to the sighting of the moon. Please consult your local Mosque for further details.
Get yourself Zakat-ready
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “He who gives food for a fasting person to break his fast, he will receive the same reward as him, except that nothing will be reduced from the fasting persons reward.” (Tirmidhi)
As we approach Ramadan ’23, let’s remember that many Muslims across the country are still struggling with financial hardship and the cost of living crisis.
But we can turn to Zakat as a means to help ease their burden and ensure that everyone in our community has a chance to experience a blessed and fulfilling Ramadan.
By turning to Zakat, we can help provide crucial support to those in desperate circumstances and make a positive impact in the lives of our fellow Muslims. Let’s come together and make a difference this Ramadan ’23.
While there’s no obligation to give your Zakat during Ramadan (unless that’s when your Zakat anniversary is), many choose to give some or all their Zakat during the blessed month. It is in fact encouraged to give during Ramadan in the Sunnah.
Zakat and Ramadan, your questions answered
How much Zakat you need to give will depend on your own personal circumstances. You can easily calculate the amount using our online calculator.
You can then choose to give some or all of it during Ramadan, but you’ll need to ensure you calculate correctly on your Zakat anniversary and give the full amount due.
This is the date your wealth and assets both went above the Nisab rate, the threshold set by the Prophet (peace be upon him) which makes Muslims liable to give Zakat. Find out more and check the latest Nisab rates here: https://nzf.org.uk/nisab/
There’s no obligation to give Zakat during Ramadan, though many people choose to make the most of the blessed month by giving Zakat.
The giving of Zakat during Ramadan is encouraged in the Sunnah, but Zakat should be given in advance and then correctly calculated on your Zakat anniversary. Delaying Zakat payment and then giving it in arrears during Ramadan is discouraged.
Need support calculating your Zakat? Help is at hand:
- Book a FREE 1-2-1 consultation with one of our Zakat experts to get personal calculation support
- Ask a question here and get a response from our team
- Get answers to all these questions using our Knowledge Bank
Let’s turn to Zakat this Ramadan!