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Islam encourages its followers to strive and find sustenance in life. As Muslims, we need to realize that working is an obligation that has to be carried out. It is through work that we are able to fulfil our responsibilities such as providing for our wives, children, and parents. Additionally, we are also able to […]

Islam encourages its followers to give charity. There are many verses of the Qur’an that recommend Muslims to give charity. Among them is verse (ayat) 254, in Chapter 2 (Surah Al-Baqarah): Which means: “O ye who believe! Spend out of what (the bounties) We have provided for you, before the Day comes when no bargaining […]

Sebagaimana yang umum mengetahui, baru-baru ini Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB) telah mengumumkan dividen dan bonus bagi Amanah Saham Bumiputera untuk tahun 2021 adalah sebanyak 5.00 sen seunit. Justeru, ramai yang bertanya khasnya mengenai zakat ke atas pelaburan ASB. Adakah dikenakan ke atas pelaburan pokok atau hasil dividen sahaja? Ataupun kedua-duanya sekali? Dalam merungkai persoalan […]

Regarding this issue, we should understand that natural disaster victims usually are in dire need of help depending on the destruction they faced. In some cases, only a portion of their assets or property is destroyed, where some may experience a considerable amount of loss while others faced total loss to their property. In this […]

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 pillars of Islam – a fundamental practice within the faith. One key way this happens is through Zakat, the mandatory yearly donation of 2.5% […]

As we bid farewell to 2021, we do so with praise for the All-Mighty for the blessings He has showered us with. The AZKA-PPZ team wants to thank everyone for the support and commitment to our vision of a thriving, closer Muslim community, powered by Zakat. Let us pray together that we will be able […]

Soalan Assalamualaikum. Saya ingin bertanya adakah hutang perlu dizakatkan? Sama ada orang berhutang dengan saya mahupun saya berhutang dengan orang lain. Mohon penjelasan. Jawapan Ringkas Sudut Pemiutang: Secara umumnya diwajibkan membayar zakat dalam setiap keadaan. Perbezaannya hanya dari sudut kewajipan waktu pembayarannya sahaja. Sekiranya hutang tersebut boleh diperolehi atau berpotensi dilunaskan dalam tahun semasa zakat ditaksir, […]