[ INFAQ.SG ] 18 December 2020: The Difference between Sedeqah, Zakat, Waqaf and Infaq

Published: Thu, 12/17/20

3 JAMADILAWAL 1442H / 18 December 2020

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. All praises is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds - The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Sovereign of the Day of Recompose. It is You we worship and You we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path - the path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked (Your) anger or of those who are astray. Ameen.

A short survey was done to find out how far does Singaporean Muslim young adults know the difference between Waqaf and Infaq. The short survey was conducted to a random group of 10 people whose age range is between 20 to 40 years old. These respondents came from various backgrounds.

General analysis that had been done over the answers received shows that most of the respondents define Waqaf and Infaq as a form of Sedeqah.

This shows that generally many have heard about the word Waqaf and Infaq but still do not know how to differentiate its meaning.

Here I would like to highlight again the difference between Sedeqah, Zakat, Waqaf and Infaq.

Sedeqah is a VOLUNTARY ACT that involves giving or donating to a person or charity. Sedeqah is not imposed by material things, hence it is subject to no specific rules or condition. We can give sedeqah to anyone, especially those in need.

Zakat is a LIABILITY upon specific belongings in a specific time, for a particular group. Zakat purifies your wealth, is one of the five pillars of Islam, and is expected to be paid by all practicing Muslims who have the financial means.

Waqaf can be a way to a welfare equality, and poverty alleviation in the country if managed properly. From its religious function, Waqaf will STREAM ITS MERITS as long as the belongings or the properties are used by the people.

Infaq means to spend wealth for a CERTAIN PURPOSE AS GUIDED BY ISLAM. Infaq shall include expiation, donation to the family or some foundation, and so on.

Thus with this, I hope we have refreseh ourselves, if not alot, a little on the difference between Sedeqah, Zakat, Waqaf and Infaq.

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Updates

Holiday Break

This will be the last Infaq Newsletter for 2020. We will send the next newsletter on the 8-January-2021. Our office will be taking a holiday break from 25-December-2020 till 3-January-2021 and will resume operations on the 4-January-2021.

During this holiday break, you can still continue to register as per normal. Do take note that we will process your administrations and address any queries when we resume operations.

Foreign Workers Aid

In conjunction with Mubarak Friday (11-December), we completed our last distribution of packed biryani to our Muslim Foreign Workers in these dormitories (Penjuru Dormitory, Keppel Dormitory, Westlite Dormitory, etc).

This campaign is now closed.

You may click here or visit https://infaq.sg/infaq/76#photos to view the distribution photos.

Wudu Areas in Cambodia

Alhamdulillah. We have completed the construction for our third batch of 5 Wudu Areas.

You may click here or visit https://infaq.sg/infaq/79#photos to view the latest photos of the construction.

Nur Project for Rohingya

We have distributed and setup the solar panels for the 2 needy families below. They will now have electricity.

You may click here or visit https://infaq.sg/infaq/82#photos to view the latest photos.

Latest Infaq Campaigns

Darrasa's Special-Needs Education

We channel our focus to help children and families in the community, especially children from underprivileged families and children with special needs by giving affordable tuition for the children. We are also helping families of children with special educational needs by connecting them to therapists and get affordable therapy sessions.

In some cases, with contributions from kind donors and sponsors, Darrasa is able to give free tuition and therapy sessions to families who are really struggling financially by paying the therapists and tutors on behalf of the families.

We have more requests from families to assist them financially for therapy sessions and tuition sessions and we would like to see the children continue getting the help that they deserve.

Amount raised: $2,192

Still require: $141,808

The target is $144,000.

If you wish to contribute to this project, below are the denominations available

Sponsor $10 / $20 / $50 / $100 / $500

Contribute Here

On-Going Infaq Campaigns

WUDU AREAS IN CAMBODIA

No. of Wudu Areas in Queue: 3

No. of Wudu Areas Completed: 16

No. of Wudu Areas under construction: 0

We are currently raising funds for the 20th Wudu Area. Need 9 more parts to complete a whole wudu area.

If you wish to sponsor this project, below are the packages:

i) 1 Whole Wudu Area (Max 12 names) - $1,200

ii) 1 Part of Wudu Area (1 of 12 parts - only 1 name) - $120

Contribute Here

RELAUNCHING OF SCHOOL AID FUND

We are helping them to raise funds for students at Madrasah Umriah Warrabiah in Koh Kong and a number of Madrasahs in Kampong Chhnang and Takeo provinces to provide uniforms, shoes, schoolbags and a year's supply of textbooks and worksheets for their students.

For this project, we aim to provide the following for 800 students (400 boys and 400 girls).

No. of Boys packages sponsored: 74

No. of Girls packages sponsored: 70

No. of Boys packages distributed: 100

Contribute Here

RELAUNCHING OF Wakf Muqaddam ( Cambodia )

No. of Muqaddam wakf: 6,210

No. of Muqaddam distributed: 5,000

If you wish to contribute to this project, you may wakf as follows:

i) 5 books - $25

ii) 10 books - $48

ii) 100 books - $470

Monthly recurring packages for 5 and 10 books are also available.

Contribute Here

school pocket funds

The target is $50,000 per year.

This collection will cover the child's school fees, learning materials, transport fees and miscellaneous fees.

Amount collected: $7,706

Still require: $42,294

If you wish to contribute to this project, below are the denominations available

Sponsor $10 / $20 / $50 / $100 / $500

Contribute Here

RELAUNCHING OF Project Clean Water in Cambodia

There are many areas in Cambodia that require water to their homes. In this project we focus on helping families from 3 provinces to build them a well, water pump and filters to provide them with clean water.

No. of wells Completed: 57

No. of wells in Queue: 0

No. of wells under construction: 0

No. of wells still require: 393

We are currently raising funds for the 58th well. Need 2 more parts to complete a whole well.

If you wish to sponsor this project, below are the packages:

i) 1 Whole Well (Max 5 names) - $630

ii) 1 Part of Well (1 of 5 parts - only 1 name) - $155

Contribute Here

Care for Orphans in Kenya

Amount collected: $59,913

To sponsor orphans in Kenya:

$30 per child monthly or $350 yearly per child.

You may also contribute $30 monthly through paypal ( auto deduction )

Contribute Here

RELAUNCHING of Nur Project for rohingya

Our aim to is to provide electricity to needy Bangladeshi villages and madrasahs via solar panels. The package can light up a full tent area which caters for a family of 6-10 people.

Solar Panel Package
Each solar panel contains a number of photovoltaic solar cells, which are capable of converting direct sunlight into electrical power. During daylight hours, the panels on the roof collect the energy from the sun and feed it to an inverter. This even happens on cloudy days!

No. of Solar Panel Packages sponsored: 7

No. of Solar Panel Packages installing: 1

No. of Solar Panel Packages installed: 6

If you wish to sponsor this project, below are the packages:
i) Full Solar Panel Package - $315 (One-time)
ii) Full Solar Panel Package - $315 (Yearly)

Contribute Here

Infaq Knowledge

Amount collected: $24,559

Amount disbursed: $3,700

Balance available: $20,859

One-Time or Monthly recurring contribution starts from as little as $10.

Contribute Here

Wakaf Housing Project in Cambodia

The 19th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th houses are currently in progress.

Currently we are raising funds for the following:

25th House - Need 1 more part (Shared with 5 other paxs) to complete a whole house.

If you wish to sponsor this project, below are the packages:

i) 1 Whole House - $3,600

ii) 1 Part of House (1 of 6 parts) - $630

Contribute Here

Infaq Groceries

No. of groceries sponsored: 1,013

No. of groceries distributed: 977

We aim to help 100 muslim families a month. Your contribution will go a long way in helping these families in meeting their monthly grocery needs.

Contribute Here

CONCRETE + BRICK WALL TOILETS

There are many areas in Cambodia that require proper toilets. In this project we focus on helping families from at least 3 provinces to build them a concrete + brick wall toilet.

We are currently raising funds for the 1st Toilet. Need 6 more parts to complete a whole toilet.

If you wish to sponsor this project, below are the packages:

i) 1 Whole Toilet (Max 12 names) - $1,200

ii) 1 Part of Toilet (1 of 12 parts - only 1 name) - $120

Contribute Here

Sound Heart Video SeriEs

Amount raised: $1,540

We have added more information about this sponsorship. Click here to check it out.

The video production is currently in progress. We have completed the first episode. We are currently editing the second episode.

If you wish to sponsor this project, below are the packages:

i) Sound Heart Video Series - $10

ii) Sound Heart Video Series - $50

iii) Sound Heart Video Series - $100

Contribute Here

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