Nagad Islamic makes zakat donation easier

Nagad Islamic, a Shariah-compliant mobile financial service, has offered its customers an option to easily donate zakat to low-income groups and those in need through different Islamic and humanitarian organisations.

Using the Nagad Islamic app or its website, customers can easily calculate the exact amount of zakat using the zakat calculator by giving information, such as yearly income, investment, gold, debt, and assets.

Once the zakat amount is calculated, they will have access to the "donation" option in the app and pay the amount to any of the 59 organisations associated with this shariah-compliant platform, reports UNB.

The organisations to which Zakat can be donated include Al-Markazul Islami, Anjuman Mufidul Islam, Center for Zakat Management, As-Sunnah Foundation, Centre for Zakat Management, Tasauf Foundation, Bangladesh Thalassemia Foundation, KK Foundation, MASTUL Foundation, Quantum Foundation, SAJIDA Foundation, Obhizatrik Foundation, Mymensingh Medical College Zakat Fund, Kurmitola General Hospital Kalyan Samity Zakat Fund, and Muslim Aid UK Bangladesh Country Office.

Apart from donating zakat, Nagad Islamic users can also make donations to different charitable foundations throughout the year. They include the Jaago Foundation, Human Aid Bangladesh Foundation, Child Foundation, Amar Bangladesh Foundation, Bangladesh Cancer Aid Trust, Mission Save Bangladesh, Embassy of the State of Palestine in Bangladesh, and  It's Humanity Foundation.

Mohammad Aminul Haque, executive director of Nagad and member of Nagad Islamic Shariah Supervisory Committee, said: "We see many people cannot donate zakat and other financial assistance owing to a lack of time and opportunity. That is why Nagad Islamic has come up with a solution for donors, distributors, and beneficiaries."