Sehme
Sadaat
"Your Khums has given my children dignity and a future."
Sadaat Widow
Najaf, Iraq
Permission from Leading Maraja
Pay Your Khums
Khums is a 20% obligatory Islamic tax on certain items we own, payable under specific conditions. By paying Khums, you purify your wealth, strengthen the ummah, and bring justice to society.
20%
Obligatory Tax
2
Sehme Imam · Sadaat
100%
Maraja Approved
Khums Compliant · Maraja Approved
"Know that whatever of a thing you acquire, a fifth of it is for Allah…"
— Surah Anfal, Verse 41
A Pillar of Financial Worship
What is Khums?
Khums is a 20% obligatory Islamic tax on certain items that we own, payable under specific conditions.
For Muslims, paying Khums is part of a larger role of financial responsibility within the ummah. By paying Khums, Muslims help bring justice to society and strengthen humanity by donating excess wealth and savings.
The Zahra Trust has permission to collect Khums from most of the leading Maraja, including Ayatullah Sayed Ali al-Sistani, allowing us to distribute Khums funds towards our welfare projects and Sadaat in need.
"Know that whatever of a thing you acquire, a fifth of it is for Allah, for the Messenger, for the near relative, and the orphans, the needy and the wayfarer."
Sehme Imam & Sehme Sadaat
Where Your Khums Goes
Khums is split into two portions. The Sehme Imam portion is delivered to projects approved by Maraja. The Sehme Sadaat portion is delivered to Sadaat in need.
Sadaat
Sehme Sadaat
Delivered directly to Sadaat — descendants of the Prophet (saw) — including orphans, widows and vulnerable children in need.
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Maraja
Sehme Imam
Delivered to projects approved by respected Maraja — funding welfare programmes that serve the most vulnerable.
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Project
Water Aid Programme
Sehme Imam funds clean water wells and water access for communities without it.
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Country Appeals
Emergency and ongoing relief in countries such as Afghanistan and Pakistan, funded by Sehme Imam.
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Orphans, Widows & Vulnerable
Long-term care and protection for orphans, widows and vulnerable children — funded by both portions of Khums.
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Humanitarian Projects
Education, healthcare, food and shelter projects across 13 countries — managed in line with Islamic principles.
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Global Reach
Where We Work
Your Khums reaches communities across 13 countries — delivered responsibly and managed in line with the rulings of respected Maraja.
Middle East
453,600 meals delivered in Lebanon in 2025
🇮🇶 Iraq🇱🇧 Lebanon🇾🇪 Yemen
Asia
244 water wells built in 2025
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Afghanistan🇮🇳 India
Africa
Water & education projects
🇰🇪 Kenya🇹🇿 Tanzania
Europe
Community empowerment
🇬🇧 UK🇩🇪 Germany
North America
Community empowerment
🇺🇸 USA🇨🇦 Canada
Oceania
Community empowerment
🇦🇺 Australia
Financial Transparency
Where Your Khums Goes
We believe in complete transparency. Here is how every pound of your Khums is spent — based on our UK Annual Report 2024–25.
90.5p
of every £1 of Khums funds Maraja-approved programmes and Sadaat in need. The remaining 9.5p is invested in sustainability and mission growth to expand our reach.
Expenditure Breakdown · FY 2024–25
Charitable
Activities90.5%
Mission Growth &
Sustainability9%
Other Costs0.5%
100%
Maraja Approved
13
Countries Served
876k+
Lives Impacted
Stories from the Field
Lives Your Khums Has Touched
Sehme
Imam · Water Aid
"Clean water reached our village because of Khums payers like you."
Nasir, 32
Baltistan, Pakistan
Sehme
Imam · Orphan Care
"I can go to school again — alhamdulillah for the Khums of strangers."
Ayat, 10
Karbala, Iraq
5.0 Excellent
Based on verified donors
"The Zahra Trust has a dedicated and energetic team — transparent, strategic, proactive."
"Reaches some of the most vulnerable communities with honesty and transparency."
"I fully trust that donations go to the right place and the right people."
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Khums — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about paying Khums with The Zahra Trust.
What is Khums?
Khums is a 20% obligatory Islamic tax on certain items we own, payable under specific conditions. It is referenced in the Holy Qur'an in Surah Anfal, Verse 41, and is part of a Muslim's larger role of financial responsibility within the ummah.
What are Sehme Imam and Sehme Sadaat?
Khums is split into two portions. The Sehme Imam portion is delivered to projects approved by Maraja. The Sehme Sadaat portion is delivered to Sadaat — descendants of the Prophet (saw) — who are in need.
Is The Zahra Trust permitted to collect Khums?
Yes. The Zahra Trust has permission to collect Khums from most of the leading Maraja, including Ayatullah Sayed Ali al-Sistani, allowing us to distribute Khums funds towards our welfare projects and Sadaat in need.
Where does my Khums go?
Sehme Imam may go towards our Water Aid programme, country-based appeals (such as Afghanistan and Pakistan), our Orphans, Widows & Vulnerable programme, or other humanitarian projects. Sehme Sadaat will often be delivered to Sadaat orphans, widows and vulnerable children.
How do I calculate my Khums?
Khums becomes due once a year on the surplus of your annual income — wealth and savings remaining after meeting your year's expenses. If you are unsure about your calculation, our team can guide you in line with the rulings of your Marja.
Fulfil your Khums today
Purify your wealth and strengthen the ummah. Pay your Khums with confidence — distributed in line with the rulings of your Marja.