If I have applied for ComCare Assistance through the Social Service Office (SSO), can I still apply for Muis Zakat Financial Assistance?
Yes, if you meet the qualifying criteria, you can still apply for Muis Zakat Financial Assistance.
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Yes, if you meet the qualifying criteria, you can still apply for Muis Zakat Financial Assistance.
Application for Zakat financial assistance is available at our partner Social Development (SD) Mosques. Through the Mosque Cluster (MC) model, the SD Mosques are now more accessible and better placed to support those in need. If you know anyone who might need financial assistance, you may refer them to an SD Mosque nearest to their house (please refer to https://zakat.sg/how-to-apply-zakat )
The application process can take up to 6 weeks. You will be notified of the outcome through mail. Interim assistance may be provided during the waiting period.
Identification Documents:Personal and family member's NRICs and/or Birth Certs, Marriage/ Divorce Cert, Death Cert, etc
Income Documents
Personal and family members' pay slips or CPF contribution statements, etc.
Supporting DocumentsMedical memos, prison letter, referrals/letters from other agencies and institutions, household bills, notifications of arrears, etc
Bank Account statement details
Identification Documents:Personal and family member's NRICs and/or Birth Certs, Marriage/ Divorce Cert, Death Cert, etc
Income Documents
Personal and family members' pay slips or CPF contribution statements, etc.
Supporting DocumentsMedical memos, prison letter, referrals/letters from other agencies and institutions, household bills, notifications of arrears, etc
Bank Account statement details
Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents who fall within the following categories:
Head of family/persons suffering from chronic illness/kidney failure/ physical or mental disability
Head of family in prison/DRC
Single parent: widow or divorcee in need
Low income elderly (65 years and above)
Family with insufficient income/ many dependents
Per Capita Income* (PCI) of less than $400
PCI is computed by dividing a family’s gross monthly household income by the number of family members living (might include extended family) in the same household *PCI = Family’s Gross Monthly Household Income No. of Family Members Living in the Same HouseholdExample:
Mr A earns $2000 a month
He lives with his elderly mother, wife who is not working and 2 children
His PCI is = $2000 / 5 = $400 Hence, Mr A qualifies for Muis Zakat Financial Assistance
Muis provides financial assistance by disbursing Zakat (tithe) which it collects from the Muslim community.
Zakat is distributed to 8 different types of asnaf (beneficiaries) such as the poor, the needy, those in debt, the student pursuing religious education, among others.
The list of Muis Zakat Financial Assistance Schemes are as follows:
· Monthly Zakat Financial Assistance
Monthly cash assistance for those who are eligible
· Settlement of Debt
Once-off assistance for arrears of basic necessities such as utility bills & service and conservancy charges
· Emergency Assistance
Given in times of crisis or when a mishap occurs such as natural disaster, fire or emergency medical treatment or procedure
· Burial Expenses
Payment of burial expenses incurred upon the death of a Muis Zakat recipient
· Study Grants
Subsidies for Part-time Islamic Education and Full-time Madrasah school fee subsidies, as well as National Exam fees (PSLE/N/O/A levels) for private candidates
· Fidyah Food Vouchers
Vouchers to purchase food items redeemable at Muis-approved Fidyah retailers located island-wide
Muis Zakat financial assistance is complementary to National Assistance Schemes. We highly encourage potential Zakat beneficiaries to explore national financial assistance schemes such as Comcare to ensure that their immediate needs are better met through national support systems. Muis plays a complementary role in providing additional financial support to help their situation.