Zakat is an obligatory charity in Islam, intended to purify wealth and promote economic equality.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that the government has taken steps to make the zakat management system more effective and targeted, noting that zakat can play an important role in ...

(The Conversation) — Muslims see wealth as a gift and a divine dispensation. The Quran urges individuals to share their wealth and income with those of lesser means. Almsgiving is one of the five ...

“If zakat is distributed in a targeted and well-planned way, it could play an effective role in alleviating poverty in the country within 10 to 15 years through zakat management alone,” Tarique said ...

With donations estimated between ₹10,000 crore and ₹40,000 crore during the holy month, community groups are using Zakat to ...

The University of Lagos Muslim Community Chairman Prof Kasali Adegoke has urged Federal and State governments to consider instituting Zakat in their bid to reduce poverty in the country. Zakat, the ...

MUSCAT, FEB 26The Zakat and Charity Committee of Muttrah, in cooperation with the Office of the Iftaa and the Islamic Information Centre at the ...

Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar apologizes for his recent statement on zakat that has caused misunderstandings ...

The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced a major upgrade to its digital zakat services, with the Zakat Affairs ...

The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the completion of its operational and technical ...