KUALA LUMPUR: Zakat collections in the Federal Territories have continued to grow year on year, supported by 38 assistance programmes aimed at ensuring financial aid reaches eligible recipients effectively.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the increase reflected greater public awareness and willingness among Muslims to fulfil their religious obligations.
“Alhamdulillah, we are seeing a very encouraging trend, with zakat payments increasing from year to year. We are not only collecting zakat but also distributing it efficiently.
“We currently have 38 zakat schemes to assist asnaf who are in need,” he said.
