The one-off support is funded by Zakat contributions from the Muslim community.
\n\nThe Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) has disbursed $2.2 million in one-off Cost-of-Living Support to more than 5,600 eligible Zakat beneficiary households, to help lower-income Muslim families with their daily expenses.
\n\nAccording to a MUIS media release on Sep. 25, each household received at least $120 under the special payout, with higher amounts given to households with greater needs based on their per capita income (PCI).
\n\nThe one-off support is funded by Zakat contributions from the Muslim community, referring to the Islamic principle of financially contributing to the less fortunate.
\n\nMUIS said the support complements its monthly Zakat Financial Assistance and the government's broader cost-of-living support measures, and reflects its commitment to ensuring Zakat assistance remains responsive to the evolving needs of beneficiaries.
\n\nMUIS said Zakat is a cornerstone of the Muslim community in Singapore, channelling contributions from Zakat payers to eligible beneficiaries across the eight asnaf, or categories of Zakat recipients.
\n\nIts approach to Zakat is guided by the values of Ihsan (compassion), Amanah (trust and responsibility) and Islah (continuous improvement), which underpin how it cares for those in need, administers Zakat responsibly, and improves support…
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