8 Asnaf (Recipient) Zakat
"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 is it) ordained by Allah and Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom." (Surah At-Taubah: 60)
| Asnaf |
2008 Disbursement ($)
|
Fakir: Has neither material possession nor means of livelihood
|
5,694,324
|
Miskin: Does not have sufficient means of livelihood to meet his/her basic need
|
| Amil: Appointed to collect Zakat and the expenses incurred in the administration of Zakat |
1,972,881
|
| Muallaf: Recently embraced Islam |
775,372
|
| Riqab: Wants to free himself/herself from bondage or shackles of slavery. In Singapore this category of recipients is spent to those who need help to pursue their education |
703,117
|
| Gharimin: In debt but needs assistance to meet his/her basic needs |
45,724
|
| Fisabilillah: Strive in the cause of Allah for the betterment of the community |
9,271,671
|
| Ibnussabil: Stranded travellers on a permissable journey |
3,794
|
| Total Expenditure |
18,466,829
|