Zakat Or Hardship Funding Available

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Zakat/Hardship Fund

Our interest-free loans are only available to those who can afford to repay them. But what if you are in desperate need of a loan but can’t afford to take one out?

This is where Ansar’s Zakat Fund can help.

Ashadu an la ilaha illa llahu wa ashadu anna Muhammadan rasulullah

I bear witness that there is no deity but God, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of God.

Zakat Criteria

Am I eligible?

The 8 categories Zakat is applicable to

  1. The poor (al-fuqarâ’), meaning low-income or indigent.
  2. The needy (al-masâkîn), meaning someone who is in difficulty.
  3. Zakat administrators.
  4. Those whose hearts are to be reconciled, meaning new Muslims and friends of the Muslim community.
  5. Those in bondage (slaves and captives).
  6. The debt-ridden.
  7. In the cause of God.
  8. The wayfarer, meaning those who are stranded or traveling with few resources.
Download Zakat Application
Zakat Declaration

The Zakat fund is to help with basic living cost of the Muslim community who are unable to meet day to day living cost due

To unforeseen circumstances due to job loss or a death of the main breadwinner.

The application form for help with

Essentials such as food

The amount of help you can receive for basic costs is based on your circumstances and family size.

For a single person, a couple or a family there is a minimum payment.

You can get a payment to clear any small debts or overdue bills to avoid further interest being charged. This can be one debt or several small ones.

If we are unable to assist with your needs we may also signpost or refer you to other organisations that may be able to help you.

If we are able to accept your application, we will pay your money directly into your bank account.

The process for looking at your application is currently approximately 2-4 weeks.

If you know someone who is in need of help please forward them this application form and ask them to fill in and return as soon as possible In Sha Allah.

Process

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Step 1 Submit the completed application form along with evidence of the reason for the Zakat. There is also a signed statement that will need to be signed

Stating if you own gold or silver it is below the Nisaab for gold this is 3 ounces and for silver it is 21 ounces

Step 2 once all sufficient documents and information have been provided we will conduct financial and credit checks

Step 3 The loan panel will review and consider your application

Step 4 if the panel accept your application we will deposit the funds direct to your account

Step 5 If we are unable to offer the amount you require we will signpost you to other organisations more equipped to help

If you or someone you know is in this situation and is eligible for Zakat then please call us on 0161 850 6161 or email us on admin@ansarfinance.org

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Ansar – literal meaning ‘helpers’ in the Arabic language. This was the name given to the helpers of Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) in Madinah. We aspire to take lessons from the ‘Ansar’ and bring them to life in the 21st Century. As a result, we have been providing life-changing support by means of granting interest-free loans, since 1994, as one of the first providers of Shari’ah based finance in the UK. We are an established and registered charity passionate about building a better financial future in the UK.

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