8 ASNAF OF ZAKAT
Unlike normal charity (sadaqah), the recipients of Zakat are specified by Allah s.w.t in the Holy Quran Surah At-Taubah, verse 60.
“Zakat is for the poor and the needy, and amil (those employed to administer the funds), for the muallaf (those who have embraced Islam), for those in bondage and in debt, those who strive in the cause of Allah and for the wayfarer; (thus it is) ordained by Allah and Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom.”
8 ASNAF OF ZAKAT
Unlike normal charity, there are 8 asnaf (beneficiaries) of Zakat and they are specified by Allah s.w.t in the Holy Quran in Surah At-Taubah, verse 60.
“Zakat is for the poor and the needy, and amil (those employed to administer the funds), for the muallaf (those who have embraced Islam), for those in bondage and in debt, those who strive in the cause of Allah and for the wayfarer; (thus it is) ordained by Allah and Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom.”
1. FAKIR
One who has neither material possession nor means of livelihood; one who suffers, and has no means to sustain his/her daily needs.
2. MISKIN
One who has insufficient means of livelihood to meet his/her basic needs. Zakat disbursement to the poor & needy includes monthly financial assistance (FA), Muis empowerment programmes, and special assistance during Ramadan for Muslim residents community homes/public assistance recipients.
3. FISABILILLAH
One who strives in the cause of Allah for the betterment of the community. Disbursement to Fisabilillah includes religious programmes, mosque leadership and management, and dakwah and public education
4. GHARIMIN
One who is in debt and needs assistance to meet his/her basic needs. Disbursement for Gharimin includes assistance for outstanding basic necessities bills e.g. utilities bills and service and conservancy charges.
5. RIQAB
One who is freeing himself/herself from the bondage or shackles of slavery. In Singapore, this category refers to those who need some assistance to pursue their education, usually children of zakat recipients. Disbursement for Riqab includes education grants for needy families.
6. MUALLAF
One who recently embraced Islam. Disbursement to Muallaf includes grant to Darul Arqam to administer the affairs of new Muslim converts.
7. AMIL
One who is appointed to collect Zakat and the expenses incurred in the administration of Zakat. Disbursement to Amil includes administration and training costs.
8. IBNUSSABIL
Stranded travellers on a permissible journey. Disbursement to Ibnussabil includes financial assistance, food assistance, and return air ticket to home country.
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