Record Zakat And Fitrah Collection
By Za'im Zaini

Bandar Seri Begawan - In less than two weeks' time, Muslims in Brunei and all over the world will mark the holy month of Ramadhan by fasting from dawn to dusk for a month.

During the fasting month, Muslims are encouraged to pay their zakat while fitrah is an obligation during the month of Ramadhan. And statistics from the Ministry of Religious Affairs show that Muslims in Brunei have been generous in paying their zakat and fitrah.

The amount of tithe collected last year shows a steep rise. In 2005, Bruneian Muslims paid zakat to the tune of $18,956,006.76 compared to $13,477,755.02 in 2004.

Fitrah, too, shows a rise with $780,789.97 collected last year compared to $765,399.78 in 2004.

Meanwhile, the number of people who paid zakat and fitrah has also increased. 4,112 people paid zakat in 2004 and 274,367 paid fitrah compared to 4,569 and 281,504 respectively in 2005.

Tithe collections this year will be conducted by 283 appointed amils in 134 areas-25 amils appointed-in four areas in the Islamic Religious Council Department, 160 in 76 areas in Brunei Muara District, 23 in 13 areas in Belait District, 58 in 30 areas in Tutong District and 17 in Temburong.

The number of amils this year has also risen compared to 2005 (252) and 2004 (254). -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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