The Zakat (donation) Fund has settled financial debts for 160 female debtors who met the established criteria and conditions.

During a meeting held Monday, chaired by the Minister of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs, and Holy Places, Mohammad Khalayleh, the Fund’s Board also sanctioned the restoration of five homes across various regions of the Kingdom after conducting the necessary assessments. Additionally, a tender was approved for the purchase of 255 goats to support and prop up project owners in several governorates.

The Board endorsed a comprehensive program to automate the Zakat Committees’ system, financial services, and operations through a grant provided by the Fund. The meeting also involved reviewing the decisions of several affiliated committees and assessing the Fund’s financial position.

Khalayleh commended the continued support from zakat payers and donors, expressing gratitude for their trust in the Fund and their role in enhancing social solidarity within Jordanian society.

Zakat is one of the fiv
e pillars of Islam, obligating all Muslims to contribute a portion of their wealth to charitable causes. To be eligible for zakat, Muslims must reach a specified minimum level of wealth, which is set at 2.5% or 1/40 of their overall savings and assets.

Source: Jordan News Agency