Purify Your Wealth with Zakat
As a centre for education, outreach and da’wah in aspiring to our vision of a righteous society,
your zakat contributions will help in our efforts to enrich the community and beyond.
HOW DO I GIVE ZAKAT TO PERDAUS?
Thank you for choosing Perdaus for your zakat contribution. May Allah bless you with continued bountiful rizq.
ONLINE
We accept online transfers through PayNow, account and ATM transfers.
Please click this link to go to our online zakat form.
WALK-IN
We currently accept walk-in zakat collection at our offices, via appointment only (please call before heading to our office) and with safe distancing measures in place.
Please make your way to the one most convenient to yourself:
- East:
Blk 125 Bedok North Road #01-115 Singapore 460125
Tel: 6513 2315 - West:
Blk 364 Bukit Batok St 31 #01-259 Singapore 650364
Tel: 6513 2300
Opening Hours
| During the school term: | 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday – Sunday (Closed during public holidays) Please note that Saturdays and Sundays are our peak period. |
| During the school holidays: | 9 am to 5 pm, Monday – Friday (Closed during public holidays) |
Modes of Payment
We accept these modes of payment:
- Cash
- NETS
- Cheque
- PayNow
- Bank transfer (ATM or online banking)
What You Need to Bring
We need the following for your zakat contribution:
- Your calculated zakat amount
- Your identification card
- Your contact details
Following the aqad for your zakat contribution, you will receive:
- An official receipt for your zakat contribution
- A small token of appreciation
Please note that we will not institute a handshake for the aqad, due to safe distancing measures.
Mobile Amil
We have a Mobile Amil home collection service for zakat amount of $500 or more, by appointment only.
We accept cash, cheque and PayNow.
Please note that we will not institute a handshake for the aqad, due to safe distancing measures.
Please call 8127 3729 (Ustaz Raja) to book our Mobile Amil.
We accept only cheques for zakat contributions by post. Please download this form and complete it.
Prepare a crossed cheque to "Perdaus" and write "Zakat" at the back of the cheque. Please attach it together with the completed form and send it to:
Attn: Zakat
Perdaus
Blk 361 Bukit Batok St 31
#01-467 Singapore 650361
For Queries
Please contact us for any questions on zakat by:
- Phone
Bedok: 6513 2315
Bukit Batok: 6513 2300 - Email
donations@perdaus.org.sg
Why Should I Give Zakat to Perdaus?
Zakat is an obligation for all Muslims who meet the zakat criteria. When you give out zakat, you are purifying your wealth by apportioning it to those who have a right of share under Islamic law.
Zakat is different from donation. If you wish to donate to Perdaus instead, please click here.
As a centre for education, outreach and da’wah in aspiring to our vision of a righteous society, your zakat contributions will help in our efforts to enrich the community and beyond.
Perdaus is not an IPC, and hence does not issue tax deduction receipts.
Our zakat campaign in 2020 netted about $130,000, in the midst of the pandemic. We are thankful for the support from the community in believing in our mission.
To learn more about the distribution of the previous zakat, please see our brochure here:
Read about write-ups on Perdaus' zakat campaign
Berita Harian write-up dated 15 May 2020
Berita Harian write-up dated 24 Apr 2020
Berita Harian write-up dated 17 May 2018
What type of zakat does Perdaus accept?
Perdaus will only be receiving zakat on wealth (zakat harta or zakat al-mal).
Zakat on wealth includes:
- zakat on savings
- zakat on CPF
- zakat on shares
- zakat on business
- zakat on insurance
- zakat on gold and/or silver
We do not accept zakat fitrah nor fidyah.
How do I calculate my zakat?
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Type of Zakat |
Calculation |
Savings (Single Account)
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1. Find the value of nisab.
2. Find the lowest amount of balance in one haul that is equal to or higher than the nisab. 3. Multiply 2.5% to the amount above to calculate the amount payable for zakat.
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Savings (Multiple Accounts)
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Please contact our zakat collection centre. |
Gold |
1. Ensure that the gold is not intended for usage, as it is not obligated for zakat.
2. Check if the weight of your gold amounts to or is higher than the nisab, which is 86 grams. 3. Find the market value of gold at the end of the haul. 4. To calculate the amount payable for zakat, please follow this formula: 2.5% x market value per gram x weight of your gold
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Silver |
1. Ensure that the silver is not used for usage, as it is not obligated for zakat.
2. Check if your silver amounts to or is higher than the nisab, which is 600 grams. 3. Find the market value of silver at the end of the haul. 4. To calculate the amount payable for zakat, please follow this formula: 2.5% x market value per gram x weight of your silver
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Shares |
1. Find the value of nisab.
2. Find the market value of your shares at the end of the haul and multiply that to your total amount of shares, if it amounts to or is higher than nisab. 3. Multiply 2.5% to the amount above to calculate the amount payable for zakat.
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Insurance |
Please contact our zakat collection centre
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CPF |
Please contact our zakat collection centre.
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Business |
Please contact our zakat collection centre.
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Who will Perdaus disburse the zakat to?
Our services benefit diverse needs that fulfills zakat requirement. They include:
- Dakwah programmes
- Community and humanitarian programmes
- Fees for needy Perdaus students and participants
- Educational sponsorships
- Maintenance and operations of Perdaus as a whole
Perdaus will disburse the zakat fund according to the needs of our beneficiaries for the year.
Perdaus will also publicise the disbursement of the zakat funds for the year when the time comes, and include the disbursement in our Annual Reports.
You may learn more on how we distribute the zakat funds through our brochure below:
Zakat in General
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What are the criteria for zakat on wealth?
The criteria for zakat on wealth:
- the payer must be Muslim
- the payer has full ownership of his wealth
- the nisab is met
- the haul is met
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What is nisab?
A nisab is the minimum amount of wealth that you must have in order to meet the conditions of zakat.
The value of nisab changes each month, depending on the value of gold. For the latest nisab amount, please check it at Muis.
The nisab amount for gold (not for usage) is 86 grams. For silver, it is 600 grams.
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What is haul?
A haul is the period of one Hijri year that you have had full ownership of your wealth, in order to meet the conditions of zakat.
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What is the difference between zakat and donation?
Zakat is a pillar of Islam. It is incumbent upon a Muslim to give part of his wealth (2.5%) to zakat, if he meets the conditions.
Donation is voluntary giving, or sadaqah. It is encouraged for Muslims to give a part of their wealth voluntarily for the sake of Allah.
A person may continue to donate even if he does not meet the conditions for giving zakat.
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What is the difference between zakat and fidyah?
Zakat is the fourth pillar of Islam. It is incumbent upon a Muslim to contribute part of his wealth to zakat, if he meets the conditions.
Fidyah is a penalty that a person has to pay for missing certain religious obligations due to valid reasons. For example, missing the fast during Ramadhan due to sickness, pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Zakat@Perdaus
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Do you accept zakat fitrah?
At the moment, Perdaus does not accept zakat fitrah.
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Do you accept fidyah?
At the moment, Perdaus does not accept fidyah.
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Do you issue tax deduction receipts?
Perdaus is not an IPC and hence does not issue tax deduction receipts for zakat or donations.
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How do you determine the nisab?
Perdaus follows the monthly nisab as determined by Muis. You may find out what the latest nisab is by checking the nisab rate at the Muis website.
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When will Perdaus disburse the zakat fund to its beneficiaries?
We will update you when we disburse our zakat fund to the chosen beneficiaries. It will also be included in our Annual Reports.
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I want to apportion my zakat to a certain asnaf. Is that possible?
Yes, you may apportion your zakat to a certain asnaf. Please remark on the asnaf of your choice in the form, under “Special Notes”.
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I am unsure how to calculate my zakat. Will Perdaus calculate it for me?
For queries on this matter, please contact our office at 6513 2315 (Bedok) or 6513 2300 (Bukit Batok), or email us at donations@perdaus.org.sg.
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My savings did not meet the haul or the nisab. Can I insist to pay the zakat?
You do not have to pay zakat as you did not meet the conditions of zakat. To continue support Perdaus’ mission in other ways, you may donate to Perdaus instead.
Payment
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What payment methods do you accept?
We accept your zakat through cash, NETS, cheque and also through funds transfer (ATM or online banking).
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Can I pay my zakat through Paypal?
At the moment, we do not accept payment of zakat through PayPal.
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Can I pay zakat online?
We accept an online funds transfer for zakat through online banking. We do not, however, accept any other modes of online transactions such as eNets, Paypal, etc.
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Will I receive a receipt for my zakat transaction?
Yes, you will receive a receipt upon the completion of the transaction, and a small token of appreciation.
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Why do I have to fill up a form for zakat?
This is so that we could update you on the zakat distribution, and to contact you to show our appreciation for choosing Perdaus.