Is it Correct to Call Zakat Money a Gift?

Yes, it is permissible to tell the Zakat recipient that the payment is a gift. 

However, it is important to ensure that the intention behind giving remains to fulfill the Zakat obligation.

Why Is It Allowed?

• Preserving Dignity: Some recipients may feel uncomfortable receiving Zakat. Calling it a gift can help maintain their self-respect.
• No Change in Obligation: Even if it is referred to as a gift, the Zakat remains valid as long as it is given to an eligible recipient with the correct intention.
• Encouraging Acceptance: Some people may hesitate to accept charity, so using a softer term can make them feel more at ease.

Important Considerations

• The giver must still have the intention of giving Zakat, not just a voluntary gift.
• The recipient should fall within the eligible categories mentioned in the Quran (Surah At-Tawbah 9:60).
• While the wording can be adjusted for social sensitivity, the religious duty of Zakat must be fulfilled sincerely.

At Pakistan Sweet Home, efforts are made to ensure that even Zakat is distributed with the utmost care. It is done in a way that preserves the dignity of the children while fulfilling religious obligations correctly.

When Zakat is given under the term "gift," it not only protects the recipient’s pride but also nurtures a sense of belonging and hope among vulnerable children. Your donation for orphanage here becomes more than charity—it becomes a meaningful step in restoring lives with compassion.

And Allah knows best!

Other Zakat Questions You May Have

• Who Qualifies as Al-Gharimin?
• Is Intention Required When Giving Zakat?
• How Should Zakat al-Fitr Be Distributed?
• Is There Proof that Scholars Qualify for Fisabilillah Zakat?
• Should a Stranded Traveler Receive Zakat?
• Why Is Zakat Allotted to Its Administrators Al-Amilin Alayha?