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  • Almakhazin SG: Most Of Zakat To MUIS Does Not Go To Needy

    Almakhazin SG: Most Of Zakat To MUIS Does Not Go To Needy

    A lot of Muslims assume that MUIS’ funds are mainly (if not only) from two sources:

    1. Government
    2. MBMF

    And we think that MUIS staff salary are all paid by the government.

    Not true.

    MUIS actually has multiple sources of income.

    As showed previously, MUIS collects about $22 million a year from the Mosque Building and Mendaki Fund (MBMF)

    Another source of funds for MUIS is zakat (harta and fitrah).

    In 2014, MUIS collected $31.8 million zakat/ fitrah.

    For most of us, when we give our zakat, apart from it being a religious obligation, we assume the money will be used to help those in need.

    While we may know the different asnaf, there is an expectation that most of the funds will be used to help the needy (whether they are poor, mualaf, travellers etc).

    But what many of us may not realise is that a lot of the funds actually go to support MUIS staff salary and operations.

    Of the $31.8 million collected in 2014, only $13.8 million went to the needy.

    That is less than half of the zakat/ fitrah collected.

    Where did the rest of the money go to?

    zakat income and expenditure

    About $1million went to rent.

    $7.65 million of the zakat is used for salary.

    And this is not for amil. Amil commission is $900,000.

    $310,000 of the zakat/ fitrah collection was used for IT maintenance.

    Several million are given out as grants.

    In 2014, MUIS gave $250,000 to the RRG.

    RRG is an organisation set up by the government. We are still waiting for MUIS to respond to our email if the money given to RRG came from our zakat/ fitrah.

    And MUIS still has about $30 million from the fitrah fund in bank.

    fitrah fund 2014 cash balance

    Most of the money we give for zakat does not go to the needy.

    A large part of it goes to MUIS staff and its operations.

    And some of the funds collected are kept in the bank.

    Source: MUIS Annual report 2014

     

    Source: Almakhazin SG

  • Muslimah: Hijabis Should Stop Thinking They Are Superior To Minahs

    Muslimah: Hijabis Should Stop Thinking They Are Superior To Minahs

    I once knew a Muslim girl who loved wearing short skirts, the shortest shorts possible and tank tops. She used to go dancing at discos with her boyfriend(s). Go out late at night.

    I vividly remember one day, I saw her wearing the skimpiest of clothes, and thought to myself – Ya Allah, whats wrong with this girl? Why does she dress like that??

    I judged her. At the time, I felt superior to her because I was covered. I didn’t say anything to her about it. I sort of stayed away from her. Didnt want to get ‘infected’. Syaitan had played a trick on me. He tricked me into thinking I was better because I went to halaqah, mixed with the ‘good’ kids, went to Islamic talks. My headscarf covered my chest and I didn’t wear revealing clothes.

    A few years after that, I met her again, she had already started wearing a proper hijab and modest clothing. She had started going to Quranic classes as well. I was shocked, but happy for her. She told me she felt like a newborn. Like she was given a second chance to do things right.

    Recently I met her again, this time she was wearing a niqab. I didn’t recognise her! She had changed so much. She held my hands and told me that I had somewhat ‘helped’ her to be better. That she read my fb posts and sometimes felt like I was talking to her.

    All I felt was shame. She didn’t know that I judged her once upon a time. That I looked at her and had negative thoughts. That I didn’t say a sincere prayer for her to be a better Muslim.

    We both had tears in our eyes. Hers was probably due to happiness and Iman.. mine was pure shame and guilt and fear.

    Allah sent her to me to teach me a lesson. Astaghfirullah is all I can say.

    Sharing this so it can be a lesson to all of us. A reminder for me. A slap in the face.

    Never ever judge someone. It’s not our place to do that. We should only pray that Allah gives Hidayah to them. And that He continues to keep our hearts in line towards Him.

    ‪#‎astaghfirullah‬

    Source: Za’Faran Hisham

  • Miss & Mrs Singapore Malay International 2016 Finalists Raised Almost $6000 Worth Of Products For H.O.M.E

    Miss & Mrs Singapore Malay International 2016 Finalists Raised Almost $6000 Worth Of Products For H.O.M.E

    Singapore Malays International Pageant chose H.O.M.E (Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics) a non profit organisation as their beneficiary for their finalist charity community service day. HOME SHELTER currently assist 100 migrant workers who are genuinely abused and exploited by their employers, unpaid salaries, excessive working hours, work injuries, physical, sexual, verbal and psychological abuse are the problems these workers face. A significant number of women are domestic helpers and some of these workers are also victims of human trafficking.

    Singapore Malay International Pageant 2

    The finalists garnered a Total Value Worth $5,928.40 For Food Ration, Head Gears, Detergents & Electrical Appliances Such As Ovens, Kettles & Air Pots Were Contributed To H.O.M.E (Humanitarian Organisation for Migrants Economics) On Miss & Mrs Singapore Malays International 2016 Finalists Charity Community Service Day On 13 March 2016.

    Thank You To Miss & Mrs Singapore Malays International 2016 Finalists Who Had Put Their Effort In Making This Charity Drive A Success !!

    On Behalf Of H.O.M.E & Singapore Malays International Pageant Committee, Thank You All Again & God Bless !!

     

    Source: Singapore Malays International Pageant

  • Najib Razak: Islam Doesn’t Allow Alliance With Anti-Islamic Groups, Even For ‘Noble’ Causes

    Najib Razak: Islam Doesn’t Allow Alliance With Anti-Islamic Groups, Even For ‘Noble’ Causes

    PUTRAJAYA, March 21 — Islam frowns on Muslims who will ally themselves with their religion’s critics to achieve their goals no matter how “noble”, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today.

    He said that the means to achieve a noble aim must be equally noble.

    “That means, Islam not only requires that a purpose must be noble, but the method to achieve the purpose must also be correct and noble.

    “For example, if we have a good objective or purpose, but we collaborate with those who are anti-Islam or uneasy with Islam, that means that method is not correct and forbidden by Islam,” he said in a speech when launching the 59th national recital of the al-Quran here.

    He did not give further examples to illustrate his point.

    Earlier, he urged Muslims to be broad-minded when faced with differences of opinion.

    “Don’t because of small matters or contentious issues, or being too obsessed with groups or a leader, until we quarrel, leading to enmity, hatred or casting aspersions or inappropriate labels by a Muslim against other fellow Muslims.

    “In other words, Islam allows differences in opinion, the voicing of views and objections, but it should be courteous and should be consistent,” he said.

    Earlier, he had also stressed the importance of unity within the Muslim community, after quoting a verse in the Quran.

    “This verse clearly shows the issue of unity is not a choice, but an obligation to Muslims. This is the command of Allah to us,” he said, before going on to say that Malaysia was lucky as it was an Islamic country based on Sunni Islam.

    Source: https://sg.news.yahoo.com

  • Controversial Columnist Ridhuan Tee Abdullah Denied Entry Into Singapore, Claimed Treated Like Terrorist

    Controversial Columnist Ridhuan Tee Abdullah Denied Entry Into Singapore, Claimed Treated Like Terrorist

    KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — Controversial columnist Dr Ridhuan Tee Abdullah has complained that Singapore immigration officials treated him like a terrorist when they recently refused to allow him into the republic.

    In his column on Malay-language daily Sinar Harian, the Muslim convert said his photograph and thumbprint were taken at Singapore’s land checkpoint at Woodlands when he and a friend recently travelled to the neighbouring country on personal business.

    “I was treated like a terrorist. My photograph and thumbprint were taken,” Tee wrote in his column today titled “Know the true enemies of Islam”.

    “After more than two hours of questioning, I received a letter saying I was not allowed to go there. There was no reason given. But I am confident that it was due to my comments on the ‘ultra kiasu’,” he said.

    He said it was no loss not being able to go to Singapore, but added: “I just want to remind how dangerous the ‘ultra kiasu’ are”.

    “Ultra kiasu” is a term Tee constantly uses on the DAP, a predominantly Chinese opposition party, but he has also applied it to other groups, including Christians and Malaysia’s ethnic Chinese.

    The Chinese Muslim has repeatedly criticised the Chinese minority in Malaysia, labelling them as “racist” and “ultra kiasu” for not showing gratitude towards the Barisan Nasional (BN) government.

    In Tee’s column today, he again accused the “ultra kiasu” of trying to manipulate Muslims to bury PAS and claimed that Malays in Singapore were not given decision-making positions or posts in the police, immigration or army.

     

    Source: www.themalaymailonline.com

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