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How It Works

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Record Your Story

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Share your story in a 30-second video — let the community see your situation and support your journey out of debt.”

✨ “Whoever relieves a believer’s hardship, Allah will relieve his hardship on the Day of Judgment.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Hadith, Muslim)

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Funds are transferred securely to pay off burdens of Riba debt, restoring dignity and freedom.”

🌿 “Allah has permitted trade and has forbidden Riba.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah (2:275)

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Close Debt

Our community unites to give Zakat and Sadaqah, uplifting those burdened with debt.”

✨ “And establish prayer and give Zakat, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves – you will find it with Allah.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah (2:110)

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Highlighted Stories

These are some of the most powerful zakat stories we’ve captured. Each one reflects the impact of generosity, the dignity of giving, and the hope that zakat brings to lives around the world.

✨ Watch. Reflect. Share. Be inspired.Maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Sadaqah That Saves.

We help close riba debts, giving families freedom and a fresh start. We also share trusted causes like wells and mosques, with all donations going directly to the charity.

💚 Please donate at the bottom to help us keep freeing people from riba debts.

  • Three children drawing water from a well in a rural village, smiling and holding yellow water containers.

    Give the Gift of Clean Water

    Millions still lack safe water, walking miles for a few drops while children fall sick from disease.
    Your donation to build a water well is sadaqah jariyah — a lasting charity that provides life-saving water for generations.

    The Prophet ﷺ said: “The best charity is giving water to drink.” (Ahmad)

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  • Construction workers building a mosque with a large central dome and minarets at sunset

    Build a Mosque

    Help Build Houses of Worship for Generations to Come
    Your donation will go toward constructing mosques that serve as centers of prayer, learning, and community. By contributing, you’re leaving a legacy of faith that will inspire and benefit countless people for years to come.

    “Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.” (Hadith – Sahih al-Bukhari & Muslim)

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  • A man in a white shirt is crouching and handing money to an elderly woman wearing a patterned headscarf and sitting on a mat on the street.

    Sadaqah That Saves

    Support the Needy, Uplift Lives
    Sadaqah is more than charity — it’s an act of compassion that changes lives. Your donation will feed the hungry, provide shelter, and bring hope to those in dire need. Every contribution, big or small, is a step toward easing someone’s hardship.

    “The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.” (Hadith – al-Tirmidhi)

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Compassion in Action

  • A young boy reading a book in a library or study room, sitting at a wooden table with several stacked books nearby, smiling as he looks at the open book in front of him.

    Sponsor an Orphan

    Give Hope. Change a Life.
    Your donation will provide food, shelter, education, and care for children who have lost their parents. By sponsoring an orphan, you’re not just meeting needs — you’re giving them a future filled with hope and dignity.

    The Prophet ﷺ said: “I and the one who sponsors an orphan will be in Paradise like this,” and he held his two fingers together. (Bukhari)

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  • A woman wearing a beige headscarf holding a young child in a mustard-colored hoodie against a background of destroyed buildings and rubble.

    Save the Babies of Gaza

    Every Breath Matters.
    In Gaza, innocent babies are struggling for survival — without access to proper food, medicine, and care. Your donation will provide lifesaving nourishment, medical aid, and warmth to the most vulnerable.

    The Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved of people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to others.” (al-Mu‘jam al-Awsaṭ)

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  • Four people standing in a field having a friendly conversation, with trees and crops in the background during sunset.

    Waqf (Endowment)

    Build Ongoing Rewards.
    Through Waqf, your contribution becomes a lasting source of good — funding education, healthcare, and community support for generations to come. It is a gift that continues to benefit long after we return to Allah.

    The Prophet ﷺ said: “When a person dies, their deeds end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them.” (Muslim)

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Support ZakatStories

Support our mission by contributing today.

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Support Our Mission with Your Zakat


Our platform exists to connect people in closing riba debts and sharing trusted sadaqah projects like wells and mosques. To keep this work alive, we also rely on your generosity.

🌙 Donating your zakat to us helps sustain our mission and allows us to reach more families in need.

Start Your Campaign

Make an Impact. Change Lives.

At ZakatAid, we believe no one should be trapped by debt or riba. If you represent a charity, community group, or even an individual with a verified need, you can start your own fundraising campaign today.

It’s simple:

  1. Fill out the form with your details and the story behind your cause.

  2. Our team will review your request and guide you through the process.

  3. Once approved, your campaign will go live to our community of generous donors.

Whether it’s helping a family clear urgent debt, supporting education free from interest, or assisting a vulnerable neighbour, your campaign can inspire others to give.

💚 Together, we can close debt and open doors to a future without riba.