Zakat Fitrah is the act of paying a sum of money to cleanse ourselves from our wrongdoings while we are fasting during the month of Ramadan. While dismissing our wrong deeds through monetary means does not necessarily mean that we are forgiven, we can only hope that Zakat Fitrah is a way for us to redeem ourselves as it is also a form of charity to the needy. Zakat Fitrah can be given from the start of Ramadan until Eid prayers on the first day of Syawal.
As of 2018, Zakat Fitrah in Singapore is at $5 per person for the Normal Rate and $7 per person for the higher rate. This determines the grade of rice. The price above translates to 2.3kg of the region's staple food (rice).
Zakat on Savings is compulsory when the individual's bank account balance has never gone below the Nisab value given by the region in the past 1 Haul or also known as 1 Islamic year (about 355 days). The individual will then pay 2.5% of the lowest balance in the year. The Nisab value can be found in the local Muslim association website. In Singapore, Muslims can find the Nisab value for the year by visiting www.zakat.sg. Zakat on Savings can also be given at any time of the year.
As of 2018, the Nisab value set by MUIS is $4,966. Below we compile a list of places where you can give Zakat and how:
Traditionally, Muslims can give Zakat at the mosques in their region. As for Singapore, there are 42 mosques that are authorised for Zakat collection. The following is the list of mosques that are eligible to collect:
| Abdul Hamid Kg Pasiran | 6251 2729 | Darul Aman | 6744 5544 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Ibrahim | 6454 0848 | Darul Ghufran | 6786 5545 |
| Al-Abdul Razak | 6846 8404 | Darul Makmur | 6752 1402 |
| Al-Amin | 6272 5309 | Darulssalam | 6777 0028 |
| Al-Ansar | 6449 2420 | En-Naeem | 6287 9225 |
| Al-Falah | 6235 3172 | Hasanah | 6561 7990 |
| Al-Iman | 6769 0770 | Hj Mohd Salleh (Geylang) | 6846 0857 |
| Al-Istighfar | 6583 8711 | Hj Muhd Salleh (Palmer Rd) | 6220 9257 |
| Al-Istiqamah | 6281 4287 | Hj Rahimabi Kebun Limau | 6255 8262 |
| Alkaff Kg Melayu | 6242 7244 | Hj Yusof | 6284 5459 |
| Alkaff Upp Serangoon | 6280 0300 | Jamiyah Ar-Rabitah | 6273 3848 |
| Al-Khair | 6760 1139 | Kg Siglap | 6243 7060 |
| Al-Mawaddah | 6489 0224 | Kassim | 6440 9434 |
| Al-Mukminin | 6567 7777 | Kg Delta | 6272 1750 |
| Al-Muttaqin | 6454 7472 | Khalid | 6345 2884 |
| Al-Taqua | 6442 7704 | Muhajirin | 6256 1166 |
| An-Nahdhah | 6354 3138 | Mujahidin | 6473 7400 |
| An-Nur | 63631383 | Mydin | 6243 2129 |
| Ar-Raudhah | 6899 5840 | Petempatan Melayu Sembawang | 6257 7614 |
| Assyafaah | 6756 3008 | Sallim Mattar | 6749 2382 |
| Assyakirin | 6268 1846 | Sultan | 6293 4405 |
Alternatively, individuals could give Zakat Fitrah and Zakat on Savings to MUIS directly.
There are also six full-time Madrasahs that are eligible for Zakat. The Madrasahs eligible are:
Muslims can give Zakat Fitrah and Zakat on Savings through the online payment services handled by MUIS.
Zakat Fitrah and Zakat on Savings can also be given through cheque. The cheque has to be made payable to Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura or Muis. The payee will have to indicate his or her name, NRIC number, contact number and type of Zakat at the back of the cheque. Then, mail it to the address below. Refer here for a visual representation by MUIS.
Address:
Zakat & Wakaf Strategic Unit
Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis)
Singapore Islamic Hub
273 Braddell Road Singapore
579702
Both Zakat Fitrah and Zakat on Savings can also be paid through AXS machines in Singapore. Find the 'Community' tab and press Muis to select what kind of Zakat you are paying for. Then follow the payment instructions on the screen to complete the process.
Muslims can also give Zakat Fitrah by phone. Only Zakat Fitrah can be paid through the telepoll. The hotline to be dialed is:
1900-112-3500 ($5.00/person)
1900-112-3700 ($7.00/person)
(Each call is for the contribution of one person only. Administration charge of $0.20 per call.)
Giving Zakat Fitrah and Zakat on Savings through bank transfers have also been made available today for your convenience:
Typically, MUIS will disburse the amount collected according to the 8 Asnaf eligible to receive Zakat. Some individuals might also want to disburse their Zakat on Savings personally to the 8 Asnaf:
