A Guide to Zakat by The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis).

1. A Guide to Zakat
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis)
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Those who believe, and do
deeds of righteousness, and
establish regular prayers
and Zakat,
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will have their reward with
their Lord: on them shall be
no fear nor shall they grieve.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah: 277)
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4. “
(The superstructure of ) Islam is
raised on five (pillars): to utter
an attestation of faith,
performance of prayer, payment
of Zakat, fast of Ramadan and
pilgrimage (to Makkah).”
Narrated by Ibnu Umar R.A.
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5. ?
What is the difference between
Zakat & Sadaqah?
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6. Zakat Sadaqah
Wajib Sunnat
Pillar of Islam Not a Pillar of Islam
Has specific rates and No specific rates and
amount (Nisab) amount
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7. Zakat Sadaqah
Specific time / period Not time specific
(Haul)
Given to specified May be given to whoever
recipients the giver wishes
Those who do not give Those who do not give
Zakat are punished sadaqah are not
punished
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8. Meaning of Zakat
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9. Meaning of Zakat
In Language
Growth, multiplicity, fertile, cleanse
and full of berkah
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10. Meaning of Zakat
In Context
Wealth that is
• taken from specific groups
• to be given to specific groups
• at specific rates
• when the stipulated period is met
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11. =
Obligatory Conditions for
Zakat on Wealth
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12. = Obligatory Conditions for Zakat on Wealth
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Muslim
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Full ownership of assets
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Nisab $
Market value of 86 gram of gold
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Completion of Haul
Possession of the assets for one Hijrah year = 355 days
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13. ✓
Benefits of Zakat
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14. ✓ Benefits of Zakat
For the Society
• Strengthens the bond between Muslims
• Improves the society’s standard of living
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15. ✓ Benefits of Zakat
For the Zakat Payer
• Increases awareness and empathy towards
those in need
• Encourages the spirit of giving and caring
• Discourages one from being greedy and miserly
• Builds a sense of gratitude towards Allah
(S.W.T)
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16. ✓ Benefits of Zakat
For the Zakat Recipient
• Assists in providing work-life support
• Discourages ill feelings among the rich
• Instills a sense of respect and care
towards those blessed with wealth
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17. ✓ Benefits of Zakat
For the Wealth
• Purifies the wealth
• Increases the multiplicity
of wealth
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18. Types of Zakat
Zakat
Zakat on Wealth Zakat Fitrah
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19. Types of Zakat
Zakat on Savings
Zakat on CPF
Zakat on Business
Zakat on Wealth
Zakat on Gold
Zakat on Shares
Zakat on Insurance
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20. ?
What is the difference between
Zakat Fitrah & Zakat on Wealth?
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21. Zakat Fitrah Zakat on Wealth
Alms on every person Alms on wealth
Paid within stipulated No stipulated time
time
Amount is low and all Dependent on the
Muslims are required to amount of wealth the
pay the same amount giver has
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22. Zakat Recipients
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Zakah expenditures are only
for the poor, the needy, those
employed to collect (Zakat),
bringing hearts together (for
Islam),
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freeing captives (or slaves),
those in debt, for the cause of
Allah and for the (stranded)
traveler.
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An obligation (imposed) by
Allah. And Allah is Knowing
and Wise.”
(Surah At-Taubah: 60)
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26. 8 Asnaf Zakat Recipients
Fakir
Ibnussabil Miskin
Amil
Fisabilillah
Muallaf
Gharimin
Riqab
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27. Muis Disburses Your Zakat to All 8 Asnaf
Fakir
One who has neither material
possession nor means of livelihood; one
who suffers, and has no means to
sustain his/her daily needs.
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28. Muis Disburses Your Zakat to All 8 Asnaf
Miskin
One with insufficient means of
livelihood to meet his/her basic needs.
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29. Muis Disburses Your Zakat to All 8 Asnaf
Amil
One who is appointed to collect
Zakat and the expenses incurred in
the administration of Zakat.
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30. Muis Disburses Your Zakat to All 8 Asnaf
Muallaf
One who recently embraced Islam.
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31. Muis Disburses Your Zakat to All 8 Asnaf
Riqab
One who wants to free himself from the
bondage or shackles of slavery. In Singapore,
this category of recipients is spent to those who
need help to pursue their education.
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32. Muis Disburses Your Zakat to All 8 Asnaf
Gharimin
One who is in debt but needs
assistance to meet his/her basic needs.
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33. Muis Disburses Your Zakat to All 8 Asnaf
Fisabilillah
Those who strive in the cause of
Allah for the betterment of the
community.
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34. Muis Disburses Your Zakat to All 8 Asnaf
Ibnussabil
Stranded travellers on a
permissible journey.
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35. !
Issues on Zakat
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36. ! Did you know...
When the conditions for haul and nisab
are met, it is not only the savings
account which remains stable that is
required for Zakat.
Other types include
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37. ✓ Savings which fluctuate in amount
✓ Savings for the Haj Pilgrimage
✓ Savings for children’s account
✓ Savings for purchase of luxury
items like automobiles and houses
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38. Meaning of Zakat Fitrah
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39. Meaning of Zakat Fitrah
Known as Zakat on the Person, Zakat of Ramadan or
Zakat Fitri
Act as a purification for our fast
Payment can be made throughout the month of
Ramadan but must be before the start of Eidul
Fitri prayers
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40. =
Obligatory Conditions for
Zakat Fitrah
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41. = Obligatory Conditions for Zakat Fitrah
1 Obligatory for every Muslim (man, woman, child, infant)
2 Owns more than 2.3 kilogram of staple food (rice)
3 Meets Ramadan and Syawal
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Must be performed before takbiratul ihram solat Eid
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