Zakat Affairs Directs Zakat Al Fitr to Beneficiaries
Doha — The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has launched its annual distribution plan.
The aim is to deliver Zakat Al Fitr to eligible families promptly and in line with Islamic Sharia.
Program goals and contents
Director Mal Allah Abdulrahman Al Jaber emphasized timely distribution ahead of Eid prayers.
He said contributions consist of staple food items packaged into parcels, following the Sunnah.
Distribution process
The department set an integrated plan to ensure fair and accurate distribution.
Work begins with counting beneficiaries and verifying eligibility within Sharia Zakat banks.
- Calculate the number of eligible recipients and confirm their entitlement.
- Prepare food parcels based on defined criteria and local staple items.
- Organize onsite teams to manage packing and logistics.
- Complete deliveries before Eid prayer to meet Sharia objectives.
Delivery and beneficiary dignity
Onsite teams handle parcel preparation and coordinate deliveries.
Deliveries are made directly and confidentially to protect beneficiaries’ privacy and comfort.
Payment channels and public outreach
The department urged residents to pay Zakat Al Fitr via official channels.
The campaign is titled Zakat Affairs Directs Zakat Al Fitr to Beneficiaries.
- Collectors are deployed to shopping malls and public areas nationwide.
- Payments can be made through the department’s website and mobile application.
- Work teams coordinate with professional delivery firms for home distribution.
Filmogaz.com contacted the ministry for comment.
Officials reiterated the focus on dignity, justice, and timely delivery to vulnerable families.
