Give Zakat with Confidence 

Zakat is a sacred obligation upon every Muslim who meets the minimum threshold.

At MAA International, we have a 100% Zakat distribution policy.

We honour the trust of your Zakat by ensuring it reaches eligible recipients as per the 8 Asnaf categories mentioned in the Qur’an:  

Alms are meant only for the poor, the needy, those who administer them, those whose hearts need winning over, to free slaves and help those in debt, for God’s cause, and for travellers in need. This is ordained by God; God is all knowing and wise  – (Al Qur’an, Surah Tawbah, Verse 60) 

We distribute your Zakat in over 30+ countries — from orphans and widows, to those affected by crisis and poverty. 

This means that we cover all overheads and admin costs from non-Zakat sources, so you can rest assured that we take your Zakat obligation seriously, as per verified global Shari’ah standards.  

MAA funds all work and project-related costs from Sadaqah or operational funds only. We do not consider ourselves eligible to receive the category of ‘Amileen ‘Alaiha (distributors of Zakat). 

We state clearly on all Zakat appeals: 100% of your Zakat reaches eligible recipients. 

Your wealth, their haqq, our Amanah.

Why give to MAA International?

MAA delivers your Zakat in complete accordance with Islamic guidelines, ensuring it reaches those eligible to receive it (asnaf).  
 

When you give Zakat through MAA, you support: 

• Orphan care and education 
• Families living in extreme poverty 
• Survivors of war, famine, and natural disasters 
• Community development rooted in Islamic values 

Here’s what sets us apart: 

• Reach across 30+ countries 
• Data-driven distribution to the most in-need recipients 
• Strict adherence to verified global Shari’ah standards on Zakat compliance 
• Vetted by our internal MAA Shari’ah Department, consisting currently of: Shaykh Abdulmoez Nafti and Shaykh Ibrahim Abdullah. 

Every dollar is tracked and every recipient is verified. 

Your Zakat can change the course of a family’s life. Muslim Aid Australia ensures it reaches the right hands, in the right way.

How is it calculated?

Zakat becomes obligatory when your wealth reaches the minimum threshold, also known as Nisab.  

Zakat is paid at a rate of 2.5% on your total eligible wealth.  

The Nisab is 85 grams of gold, or 609 grams of silver (whichever value is lower at the time of calculation). 

Zakat is due on wealth that has been in your possession for one full Hijri lunar year (354 days) and remains above the Nisab during that time. 

Assets included in your calculation:  

• Cash & savings
• Gold & silver
• Business inventory
• Shares/investments
• Rental income
• Superannuation

Use our Zakat Calculator to fulfil your obligation accurately.