Islamic Center of Hawthorne (ICH)

Zakat is 2.5% of your savings and wealth, It becomes due after one full lunar year (Hawl) has passed on eligible assets that reach the minimum threshold (Nisab) - “Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam” Prophet Muhammad (SAW) - Purify your wealth and support those who are eligible for Zakat.

“When a person dies, all their deeds end except three: ongoing charity…” Prophet Muhammad (SAW) - Give a lasting charity that continues to benefit you even after you are gone.

“The most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are most consistent, even if small.” Prophet Muhammad (SAW)- For daily expenses, maintenance, utilities, and running costs of the Masjid.

“Whoever feeds a fasting person will have a reward like theirs.” Prophet Muhammad (SAW) - For providing food for iftar and community events.

“Whoever travels a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise.” Prophet Muhammad (SAW) - For supporting weekend and summer school programs, classes, and student activities.

“The most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are consistent, even if small.” Prophet Muhammad (SAW) - For general support of the Masjid, its services, and community needs.

“Seven will be shaded by Allah on the Day when there is no shade but His… including a young person who grew up in the worship of Allah.” Prophet Muhammad (SAW) - For supporting youth programs, activities, and development of the next generation.

“If Allah guides a person through you, it is better for you than red camels.” Prophet Muhammad (SAW) - For supporting dawah efforts, outreach programs, and sharing the message of Islam.

“Whoever attends a funeral until the prayer is offered for it will have one Qirāt, and whoever stays until it is buried will have two Qirāts.” Prophet Muhammad (SAW) - For supporting funeral services, burial arrangements, and related expenses for the community.

“The expiation (kaffarah) is to feed ten poor people…” Prophet Muhammad (SAW) - For expiation donations (kaffarah) used to feed the needy and fulfill Islamic obligations.

“The most beloved places to Allah are the mosques.” Prophet Muhammad (SAW) - For rent and all general expenses of the Masjid, including utilities, maintenance, and operating costs.

“The believers, in their mutual love, mercy, and compassion, are like one body.” Prophet Muhammad (SAW) - For annual membership contributions that support the Masjid’s operations and community services.* Individual: $15/month ($180/year) * Student: $10/month ($120/year)

For purchasing food for Friday lunch after Jumu’ah prayer, Only.