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Your donation supports children and adults facing preventable blindness, funding sight restoring surgery and essential eye care for those who need it most.
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Your Zakat in Islam is more than a charity. Its is a duty that brings home to the less fortunate while purifying your wealth.
When you pay Zakat, you provide essential aid, such as cataract surgery, helping restore sight to those suffering from preventable blindness. Your Zakat fund also supports vulnerable communities reaching communities that lack access to eye treatments, providing the gift of vision to those who need it most.
By donating to Sight for Life, you fulfill your obligation with a 100% donation policy, ensuring your Zakat charity is distributed responsibly, following the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah.
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Supports Sight for Life’s Mission
Sheikh Abu Eesa, a renowned Islamic scholar, passionately supports Sight for Life in its mission to combat preventable blindness. He highlights the life-changing impact of restoring sight and urges everyone to donate generously to help provide free cataract surgeries and essential eye care to those in need.
Who Can Receive Zakat?
The Holy Quran (9:60) identifies eight eligible recipients of Zakat charity:
- The poor (those struggling to meet basic needs)
- The needy (those unable to sustain themselves)
- Those responsible for administering Zakat
- Individuals whose hearts need reconciliation (new or struggling Muslims)
- People in bondage or slavery
- Those who are debt-ridden and cannot repay
- Those striving in the cause of Allah
- Travelers in need
By choosing Sight for Life for your Zakat al Fitr, you directly impact those most in need.
Our Story:
Sight for Life is a UK charity dedicated to preventing avoidable blindness and restoring sight for people who cannot afford essential eye care. Since 2003, we have provided free eye care in underserved communities across Pakistan. In 2005, we established Jannat Aziz Eye Hospital, and through our hospital and outreach programmes, we make essential eye care accessible to children and adults who need it most. To date, we have treated over 1 million patients and continue to provide free cataract surgery, treatment and vital eye care.
We tackle avoidable sight loss caused by cataracts, glaucoma, and other treatable eye conditions. Your support helps fund sight-saving surgery and essential treatment, giving people the chance to see clearly, live independently and build a brighter future.
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Why Choose Sight for Life for Your Zakat Donation?
Trusted Zakat Charity – Sight for Life is a reliable and transparent Muslim charity, helping you fulfil your Zakat obligation with confidence, sincerity and compassion.
Scholar Verified – Our Zakat initiatives are reviewed and verified by qualified Islamic scholars.
Zakat for Those Eligible to Receive It – We ensure your Zakat supports those eligible to receive Zakat, in accordance with the Qur’an and Islamic principles.
Registered & Accredited – Sight for Life is fully registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, providing confidence in our governance, accountability and charitable practices.
100% Donation Policy – Every penny you give goes towards our charitable work, helping provide life-changing eye care and restore sight.
Secure & Confidential – We protect your privacy and security, ensuring your payment details and personal information are handled with the highest standards of care
Success Story
Zainab Can See Again — With Your Help
Zainab, a young girl, was losing her sight due to a curable condition. Each day, her world grew darker, affecting her education and independence. Her family could not afford the treatment she urgently needed.
But hope arrived.
Through Sight for Life, Zainab received timely, sight-restoring treatment. Today, she can see clearly again—return to school, recognize her loved ones, and face life with confidence.
Thousands of children like Zainab are still waiting.
Be their light.
Zakat FAQs – Sight for Life
What is Zakat?
Zakat is a fundamental pillar of Islam, serving as both an act of charity and a means of wealth purification. It helps maintain social balance and supports those in need. For financially stable adult Muslims, giving Zakat is an obligatory religious duty.
How Often is Zakat Given?
Zakat is payable once a year when your wealth meets or exceeds the nisab threshold. If your wealth remains above this threshold for a full Islamic lunar year (355 days on average), you must pay 2.5% of the amount above the nisab. If your wealth falls below the nisab, you are not liable to pay Zakat for that year.
How Do I Calculate My Zakat?
You can use Zakat Calculator to quickly determine how much you need to pay. Alternatively, you can manually calculate it using the formula:
Personal & business assets – short-term liabilities = Total wealth
If your total wealth is above the nisab value, you must pay 2.5% in Zakat.
What Assets Are Included in Zakat?
Zakat applies to:
- Cash (in hand, savings, or bank accounts)
- Gold & silver (including jewelry)
- Investments & shares (at market value)
- Business stock (goods intended for sale)
- Rental income from properties
- Money set aside for property, weddings, or Hajj
- Loans owed to you that you expect to be repaid
What Assets Are Exempt from Zakat?
Certain essential items are exempt from Zakat, including:
- Your primary home
- Your main car
- Personal items like clothing, appliances, and furniture
- Monthly bills and rent/mortgage payments
- Debts and loans you owe to others
Who is Required to Pay Zakat?
You must pay Zakat if you:
- Are Muslim
- Are an adult (past puberty)
- Are financially stable, with wealth exceeding the nisab threshold
- Have maintained wealth above the nisab for one full lunar year
Who Can Receive Zakat?
Zakat must be distributed to one of eight eligible categories as defined in the Qur’an:
- The Poor (Fakir) – Those with little or no means
- The Needy (Miskin) – Individuals struggling to meet basic needs
- New Muslims (Muallaf) – Reverts in need of support
- Zakat Administrators (Amil) – Those managing Zakat distribution
- Captives & Slaves (Riqab) – To help free those in bondage
- Stranded Travelers (Ibnus Sabil) – Those far from home and in financial difficulty
- Debtors (Gharmin) – People burdened by debt
- Those Striving in the Cause of Allah (Fisabillillah) – Individuals engaged in humanitarian or religious efforts
What is Nisab?
The nisab threshold determines who must pay Zakat. It is based on the value of:
- 87.48 grams of gold OR
- 612.36 grams of silver
The exact nisab amount fluctuates based on current gold and silver prices. Zakat becomes due if your total wealth remains above this value for a full lunar year.
When Should Zakat Be Paid?
Your Zakat due date is the same Islamic date every year when your wealth first reached the nisab threshold. If you are unsure of your original date, you should estimate or select a consistent Islamic date to follow.
While Zakat can be paid at any time of the year, many Muslims prefer to give it in Ramadan due to increased rewards.
Where Should Zakat Be Distributed?
Islam encourages prioritizing local communities, but Zakat can also be used for global humanitarian efforts. Sight for Life ensures your Zakat reaches those in urgent need, particularly blind and visually impaired individuals who cannot afford medical treatment.
What If I Miss a Zakat Payment?
If you have missed Zakat payments from previous years, you must calculate and pay the outstanding amount as soon as possible.
Can I Gift Aid My Zakat Payment?
Yes! As a registered UK charity, Sight for Life can claim an extra 25% in Gift Aid on voluntary donations made by UK taxpayers. However, Zakat itself is not eligible for Gift Aid, but additional donations can be.
Can Zakat Be Paid in Advance?
Yes, you can prepay your Zakat before it becomes due, ensuring you never miss a payment.
Can I Pay Zakat in Instalments?
Yes, Zakat can be spread across the year through monthly payments via direct debit.
What Wealth is Included in Zakat?
Zakat applies to:
- Cash (savings, investments, and business funds)
- Gold & silver (jewelry and assets)
- Shares & pensions
- Business goods (for trade)
- Rental income
Personal essentials like your home, furniture, and car are not included.
Can Zakat Be Used for Research & Innovation?
Yes, Zakat can be allocated to support research and innovation that benefits eligible Zakat recipients.
Can Zakat Be Used for Education & Healthcare?
Yes, Zakat can fund education and medical aid for those who qualify under Islamic Zakat principles.
At Sight for Life, your Zakat can help restore vision for those suffering from preventable blindness. Donate today and transform lives.
Give Zakat Today
Help a child see again.
Your donation supports children and adults facing preventable blindness, funding sight restoring surgery and essential eye care for those who need it most.