Connecting Hearts through giving
Zakat
“And establish prayer and give zakat, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves – you will find it with Allah. Indeed, Allah of what you do, is Seeing.”
Al-Baqarah, verse 110
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Where can you pay Zakat/Fidyah?
2. Scan QR Code (shown on this page).
3. Verify that 'The Muslim Converts' Association of Singapore' is the Entity Name.
4. Enter your mobile number i.e. 8123 4567 in the 'Reference/Billing Number' field.
5. Fill in the amount for payment.
6. Complete the transaction.
7. Screenshot the transaction.
8. After making payment, fill in our form at the button below.
Scan the QR code above from your bank ‘scan & pay’ function. Screenshot and submit it in the form above.
2. Screenshot proof of payment & fill in the form.
Recipient’s Name:The Muslim
Converts’ Association of Singapore
Bank: CIMB Current Account
Account No.: 2000411305
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The Muslim Converts' Association of Singapore
2. At the back of the cheque, please indicate your:
Name, NRIC number, Contact Number, Type of Zakat
3. Send your cheque to: 32 Onan Road,
The Galaxy, Singapore 424484
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Walk-in to Our zakat Counter
Muslim Converts’ Association of Singapore
32 Onan Road, The Galaxy, Singapore 424484
Ramadhan Zakat Counter Opening Hours:
9.30am – 8.30pm (daily)
Including Public Holidays.
Exclusive tokens of appreciation await you for every payment of zakat on wealth (zakat harta) at MCAS! (Only for walk-ins)
Why do we contribute Zakat?
Islam has made kindness, through Zakat, binding upon all those who embrace the faith. As one of the pillars of Islam, Zakat is a system to redistribute the wealth of the Muslims, thus increasing the flow of cash in the economy with a particular interest in the poor and the dispossessed Muslims. Zakat is one way to show our gratitude to God, in return for the many bounties we have been blessed with. Zakat is a positive instrument in our life that shapes our soul towards feeling a deeper concern for our fellow men.
The literal meaning of the Arabic word Zakat means grow (in goodness) or purifying. The act of giving Zakat is purifying one’s wealth to gain God’s blessings for the wealth to grow in goodness.
With the vision of the best community, Zakat is the major economic means that brings the Muslim society towards prosperity, security, and social justice.
4 conditions for
Obligatory Zakat
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MUSLIM BY FAITH:
Zakat is only applicable to Muslims. -
NISAB:
The person’s wealth at any point in time in the Hijrah year must reach Nisab, which is equivalent to the market value of 85g of gold.
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FULL OWNERSHIP:
Implies that the owner should be fully capable of disposing the wealth without being an object of contest by others. -
HAUL:
The person’s wealth above Nisab must be with the person for at least one Hijrah year.
How do we calculate Zakat?
Let’s use an example for zakat on savings (money that is kept in all types of savings accounts including fixed deposit and current account).
Any of the following methods (on the right) may be used to calculate the quantum of zakat payable.
Who can receive Zakat?
8 Asnafs
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MUALLAF:
A person who recently embraced Islam -
MISKIN:
A person with insufficient means to sustain his daily needs -
RIQAB:
A person who need assistance to pursue their education -
FISABILILLAH:
A person who strives in the cause of Allah, for community
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'AMIL:
A person who collects Zakat as an appointed officer -
FAKIR:
A person without means to sustain his daily needs -
IBNUSSABIL:
A stranded traveller on a permissible journey -
GHARIMIN:
A person in debt who needs assistance to meet basic needs
Let's learn about
Fidyah
Fast a prescribed number of days. But whoever of you is ill or on a journey, then let them fast an equal number of days after Ramaḍân. For those who can only fast with extreme difficulty, compensation can be made by feeding a needy person for every day not fasted. But whoever volunteers to give more, it is better for them. And to fast is better for you, if only you knew.
Al-Baqarah, verse 184
What is Fidyah?
When a person is unable to fast out of necessity in Ramadhan, and is unable to make up for that fast, a fidyah (redemption fee) payment is required from that person.
Allah mentions in Surah Al-Baqarah verse 184:
“For those who can only fast with extreme difficulty, compensation (fidyah) can be made by feeding a needy person for every day not fasted.”
Abdullah in Abbas mentioned,
“This Verse is meant for old men and old women who have no strength to fast, so they should feed one poor person for each day of fasting (instead of fasting).
How much is it?
The rate of Fidyah is equal to 1 mud or equivalent to 750g of rice for every day that is not fasted. In Singapore, that payment is usually made in the cash equivalent, with the rate being set by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapore (MUIS).
Time of Payment
Fidyah is to be paid latest by the next Ramadan (fasting month).
Who should pay Fidyah?
Those who did not fast due to fear that fasting may be detrimental to the baby’s/ their own health.
Someone who had not made up for the previous year’s fast when the following Ramadan had come around again. This includes fasts that were missed due to sickness or menstruation period or post-natal bleeding.
Those who are unable to fast due to medical conditions from which there is little hope of recovery.
The elderly who is too weak to fast and is no longer capable of fasting.
To be made for those who were not able to make up for their fast when they were alive.