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 How is Your Zakat Distributed at Darul Arqam Singapore

 

MUALLAF

Muallaf are those whose hearts have been inclined to Islam. Each year more than 90% of new converts to Islam come to Darul Arqam Singapore. Upon conversion, the muallaf receives a copy of the Qur’an, prayer materials, books and other publications on Islam. Comprehensive programmes are instituted to provide for their continued spiritual development and progress.

 

The religious teachers engaged by Darul Arqam Singapore are instrumental to the muallaf’s educational, religious and spiritual development in Islam. Educational activities such as mosque visits and usrah sessions (group discussions) serve to strengthen bonds with Islamic brethren.

 

Funds are also channelled towards the printing of materials to propagate the teachings of Islam, which are distributed free.

Bar Chart on number of conversions at Darul Arqam Singapore over 5-year period

FISABILILLAH
Fisabilillah means spending in the cause of Allah. Darul Arqam Singapore strives to promote Islam through da’wah:

  • Training suitable candidates locally and abroad to better prepare and build on the pool of qualified da’i (missionaries)
  • Providing religious classes at various levels and languages
  • Organising talks and lectures by eminent Muslims and scholars from the world over
  • Printing and publishing books & periodicals on Islam for mass distribution and circulation Producing audio-visual materials eg. videos, VCDs, etc. 
     

AMIL
An amil is one who is appointed to collect zakat. Funds are also channelled towards the administration and operation of the Association. Persons of integrity are appointed by the Association to administer the disbursement of zakat.


FAKIR & MISKIN 

A ‘fakir’ is one who has neither material possessions nor means of livelihood. A ‘miskin’ is one with insufficient means of livelihood to meet basic needs. Funds are disbursed to deserving poor and needy for daily household expenses, schooling needs and other geriatric requirements.

 

Darul Arqam Singapore maintains and updates a register of deserving cases. Staff and volunteers screen zakat recipients in these categories so as to ensure that their right and eligibility are fulfilled.


GHARIMIN, IBINISSABIL & RIQAB
This category refers to those who are in debt, the wayfarer and those in bondage. Funds are distributed to those who are in debt (money borrowed to meet basic, halal expenditure), who strive for the cause of Allah, and stranded in journey.
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