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The Fakir Asnaf refers to a Muslim who has no wealth or income, or has wealth or income but it does not reach 50 percent of the minimum subsistence needed for themselves and their dependents.
Living assistance for the fakir, poor, and new Muslim (mualaf) asnaf includes housing and food/drink needs, based on the assessment of the Minimum Subsistence Level (Had Kifayah) and the basic needs of fardhu ain (individual religious obligations).
Living necessities assistance for asnaf who are poor, destitute, or converts, covering housing, food, and drink based on the assessment of Had Kifayah and the basic needs of fardhu ‘ain.
Special assistance offered/provided to active fakir, poor, or mualaf (new Muslim) asnaf based on seasonal needs.
Special assistance offered or provided to active asnaf who are poor, destitute, or converts, based on seasonal needs.
Assistance provided to those in need (individuals/organizations/institutions) based on the needs and criteria that have been set.
Assistance provided to those in need (individuals/organizations/institutions) based on established needs and criteria.
Had Al-Kifayah serves as the basis for decisions on zakat distribution by the Selangor Zakat Board. This amount is reviewed annually. In addition, a person’s hardship and other factors are also taken into consideration.
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Asnaf miskin refers to a Muslim who has assets or income that can only cover more than 50 percent of their own and their dependents’ needs but is still insufficient to meet the threshold of Had Kifayah.
Basic living assistance for asnaf who are poor, destitute, or converts, covering housing, food, and drink based on the assessment of Had Kifayah and the essential needs of fardhu ‘ain.
Living necessities assistance for asnaf who are poor, destitute, or converts, covering housing, food, and drink based on the assessment of Had Kifayah and the basic needs of fardhu ‘ain.
Special assistance offered or provided to active asnaf who are poor, destitute, or converts, based on seasonal needs.
Special assistance offered or provided to active asnaf who are poor, destitute, or converts, based on seasonal needs.
Assistance provided to those in need (individuals/organizations/institutions) based on established needs and criteria.
Assistance provided to those in need (individuals/organizations/institutions) based on established needs and criteria.
Had Al-Kifayah serves as the basis for decisions on zakat distribution by the Selangor Zakat Board. This amount is reviewed annually. In addition, a person’s hardship and other factors are also taken into consideration.
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A mualaf is a person who has recently embraced Islam, or someone whose heart has been softened among those who have not yet accepted Islam, or who needs to be inclined toward Islam, or is hoped to support Muslims, or whose harmful actions toward Muslims need to be prevented.
Basic living assistance for asnaf who are poor, destitute, or converts, covering housing, food, and drink based on the assessment of Had Kifayah and the essential needs of fardhu ‘ain.
Living necessities assistance for asnaf who are poor, destitute, or converts, covering housing, food, and drink based on the assessment of Had Kifayah and the essential needs of fardhu ‘ain.
Special assistance offered or provided to active asnaf who are poor, destitute, or converts, based on seasonal needs.
Special assistance offered or provided to active asnaf who are poor, destitute, or converts, based on seasonal needs.
Assistance provided to those in need (individuals/organizations/institutions) based on established needs and criteria.
Had Al-Kifayah serves as the basis for decisions on zakat distribution by the Selangor Zakat Board. This amount is reviewed annually. In addition, a person’s hardship and other factors are also taken into consideration.
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Riqab is someone who is bound or constrained by a certain power or circumstance that prevents them from living a better life.
Had Al-Kifayah serves as the basis for decisions on zakat distribution by the Selangor Zakat Board. This amount is reviewed annually. In addition, a person’s hardship and other factors are also taken into consideration.
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Fisabilillah refers to the struggle, efforts, and activities aimed at upholding and defending the religion of Allah.
Had Al-Kifayah serves as the basis for decisions on zakat distribution by the Selangor Zakat Board. This amount is reviewed annually. In addition, a person’s hardship and other factors are also taken into consideration.
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Gharimin refers to Muslims who are in debt to meet their basic personal or family needs, or for the benefit of the community, and who are unable to repay it.
Muslims who incur debt to cover essential needs for themselves or their dependents, or those who take on debt to resolve community issues, and who require assistance:
The debtor is unable to repay the debt.
The debt must be for a permissible and lawful (syarak-approved) purpose.
The debt has reached its due date for repayment.
Had Al-Kifayah serves as the basis for decisions on zakat distribution by the Selangor Zakat Board. This amount is reviewed annually. In addition, a person’s hardship and other factors are also taken into consideration.
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Ibnu Sabil refers to a Muslim who runs out of funds while starting or during a journey that brings benefit and is permissible according to Shariah, under the following conditions:
They run out of provisions during their journey.
They are unable to use their wealth to continue the journey.
They require basic necessities for travel.
They are stranded during the journey.
Had Al-Kifayah serves as the basis for decisions on zakat distribution by the Selangor Zakat Board. This amount is reviewed annually. In addition, a person’s hardship and other factors are also taken into consideration.
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Amil refers to the party appointed by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) to represent His Royal Highness the Sultan in carrying out zakat management duties, including collection and distribution.
Zakat Selangor Hotline : 1-300-88-4343
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Helps to cover the cost of living each month for the Fakir/Poor group who meet the specified criteria.
Payments are made directly to the head of the family through 3 channels:
Helps support the monthly cost of living for the Poor/Needy who meet the specified criteria.
Direct payment to the head of the household through 3 channels:
To help cover the cost of renting a house/room for the Poor/Needy so they can have proper accommodation/shelter.
Payment is made directly to the house/room owner through:
Provides assistance to the Poor/Needy (asnaf fakir/miskin) in the lead-up to Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidil Fitri.
Distribution to the head of the household is through 3 channels:
Helps fund the construction of houses for the Poor/Needy who do not yet have a home, or whose existing home is too dilapidated and unsafe to live in due to the following factors:
Payment is made to panel contractors appointed by the Selangor Zakat Board.
Helps cover the costs of school fees and the purchase of educational necessities for the children of Poor/Needy (asnaf fakir/miskin) in government or registered schools.
Payment to the Head of Household and Vendors as follows:
Helps students with their daily learning so they can fully focus on their studies. Provides solutions for Poor/Needy (asnaf fakir/miskin) dependents to continue their schooling in fully residential schools.
Payment to the Head of Household or Dependents (Monthly Allowance) and to the School – Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG)/School Cooperative (Registration Fees, Boarding Fees, Cooperative Fees) through the following methods:
Upgrades the homes of Poor/Needy (asnaf fakir/miskin) who live in dilapidated houses, or provides special modifications for patients/disabled/elderly to ensure their comfort.
Payment is made to panel contractors appointed by the Selangor Zakat Board.
Distribution allocated to the Poor/Needy (fakir/miskin) and their families (husband, wife, children/dependents) to cover medical treatment costs, including surgery, purchase of medical equipment, and prosthetic limbs.
Payment is made to the hospital or pharmacy.
Helps to alleviate the burden/debt of Poor/Needy (fakir/miskin) individuals in urgent need.
Payment is made to the head of the household/spouse or service provider (vendor).
Helps provide initial financial resources to Poor/Needy (asnaf fakir/miskin) individuals who wish to run a business in order to generate daily income and improve their socio-economic status.
Payment is made directly to the head of the household/dependent for working capital (via bank account) or to the vendor for the purchase of business supplies.
Helps provide initial financial resources to Poor/Needy (asnaf fakir/miskin) individuals who wish to run a business in order to generate daily income and improve their socio-economic status.
Payment is made directly to the head of the household/dependent for working capital (via bank account) or to the vendor for the purchase of business supplies.
Encourages muallaf (reverts to Islam) to receive continuous weekly Islamic guidance based on the prescribed curriculum.
Distribution to participants/students is through 3 channels:
Higher Education Within the Country:
Helps cover the tuition fees for children of muallaf (asnaf) to pursue full-time studies at institutions of higher learning (IPT) within the country.
Higher Education Abroad:
Provides financial assistance to asnaf muallaf with potential to pursue studies abroad (Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and selected countries only).
Payment is made to the Higher Education Institution and the Student.
Poor and Needy (Asnaf Fakir and Miskin):
Provides assistance to Poor/Needy (asnaf fakir/miskin) individuals undergoing the circumcision procedure.
Muallaf:
Provides assistance to muallaf undergoing the circumcision procedure after embracing Islam.
Asnaf Fakir dan Miskin:
Asnaf Muallaf:
Payment is made directly to the head of the household for reimbursement (via bank account) or to the circumcision service provider (clinic/government/private hospital or relevant agency).
Contribution to muallaf couples or muallaf who have married and established a household.
Payment is made directly to the head of the household / married muallaf couple.
Contribution to muallaf as an appreciation for returning to Islam.
Payment is made directly to the head of the household/dependent through 3 channels:
Financial contributions to agencies such as Islamic Bodies/Associations/NGOs/welfare homes to help fund da’wah and welfare programs/activities that benefit Muslims.
Payment to Islamic Associations/Welfare Organizations.
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Payments will be made to the applying institution through a claims-based process.
Provides financial assistance for tuition fees and the purchase of educational necessities for children of registered and active asnaf fakir/miskin families attending government or registered schools.
Payments to the Head of Family and Vendors are as follows:
Provides financial assistance for conducting dakwah programs, surau/mosque development programs, motivational programs, student excellence days, and Islamic development programs focused on instilling Islamic values.
Payments will be made to the applying institution through a claims-based process.
Providing financial assistance in the form of contributions for the construction or repair of religious institutions / religious schools to ensure the comfort and facilities of Muslims / students in worship and learning, as follows:
Payments will be made to the applying institution through a claim-based process.
Providing financial assistance in the form of contributions for the construction or renovation of religious institutions / religious schools to ensure comfort and adequate facilities for Muslims / students to worship and study, as follows:
Payments will be made to the applying institution through a claim-based process.
Providing financial assistance in the form of contributions for the construction or renovation of religious institutions / religious schools to ensure comfort and facilities for Muslims / students to worship and study, as follows:
Payments will be made to the applying institution through a claim-based process.
Providing financial assistance in the form of contributions for the construction or repair of religious institutions / religious schools to ensure the comfort and facilities of Muslims / students in worship and learning, as follows:
Payments will be made to the applying institution through a claim-based process.
Provides financial assistance to individuals in debt to ease their burden, specifically for basic living needs.
Payment is made directly to the head of the household for living/transportation expenses or to the service provider/creditor.
Provides financial assistance to individuals/dependents suffering from kidney disease to ease their burden and ensure better health.
Payment is made to the hospital or panel dialysis center.
Provides financial assistance to Muslims affected by natural disasters in the state of Selangor.
Payment is made directly to the head of the household (disaster victim).
Provides assistance to meet the basic needs of Muslims who run out of funds while beginning or during a journey, in cases permitted by Shariah.
Payment will be made directly to the applicant.
Provides assistance to cover all or part of the travel costs for students returning to their home state or country.
Payment will be made directly to the applicant.
