ZAKAT HAS A LASTING IMPACT ON EMPOWERING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.
Her Excellency Ms. Mona Abdul Karim Al Yafei, Director General of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS), has confirmed that SCHS is focusing its campaign for zakat Your zakat makes an impact. on the Permanent Fatwa Committee's decision that the Emirate of Sharjah allows the collecting, acceptance, and distribution of zakat to people with disabilities.
A Specialized Committee to Ensure Transparency and Credibility
According to her, SCHS is eager to use Zakat in the appropriate ways to help students with disabilities and to allow them to finish their education since it considers it a valid trust.
Based on the legitimate elements, the specialized committee, which was constituted under the direction of Her Excellency Sheikha Jameela bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Head of SCHS, decides who is eligible to spend the money raised from the Zakat campaign.
She added, “SCHS's commitment to governance and openness in the management of zakat funds is embodied in the "Your Zakat Makes an Impact" campaign. With full integrity and openness, the committee carries out the duty of allocating zakat monies received by SCHS in accordance with their specified uses as outlined by Islamic law. The committee is also accountable for all of the money that is distributed. ”
Social Solidarity
She clarified that the campaign upholds SCHS's dedication to allocating Zakat funds to qualified disabled students in compliance with Sharia law, guaranteeing their right to an education and helping to lessen the financial strain on their families, in keeping with the social solidarity principle and maximizing the long-term humanitarian benefits of Zakat.
Goal: To Raise 12,360,066 AED
According to the general manager of SCHS, the campaign's objective this year is to raise 12 million, 360 thousand, and 66 AED in order to cover the tuition costs for 509 disabled students who qualify for Zakat funds in line with Sharia law and the estimated budget of the Zakat Funds Disbursement Committee for 2025–2026 AD.
She said, “80% of SCHS’s students with disabilities are fully or partially exempt from tuition fees because their families cannot afford it, and therefore SCHS works to pay these fees through Zakat funds.”
Zakat, or Charity, is a Right for those With Disabilities.
The fatwa issued by the Permanent Committee for Fatwas in the Emirate of Sharjah stated: The SCHS specialist committee considers the social and economic situations of families of people with disabilities and determines precisely who is "needy" based on their inability to meet basic needs, pay for tuition, or make ends meet due to the high cost of treatment or education.
We Make A Real Difference
Al-Yafai said, “Zakat, when directed to those who deserve it, makes a real difference. Therefore, SCHS is keen to spend Zakat funds annually within the legitimate channels through a committee of specialists with experience in the field.
Thanks and appreciation
SCHS's general manager expressed her sincere thanks to the Sharjah government and to the partners, sponsors, and supporters of the Zakat campaign, namely:
"Partners": Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sharjah Islamic Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank.
"Sponsors": Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, Gibca Group of Companies, Nazo Building Materials Trading Company.
"Media Sponsors": Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, Site Global Company, Rimal International Advertising and Publicity Company.
Receiving donations
For his part, Mr. Jihad Abdel Qader, the general coordinator of the Zakat campaign, explained that Your Zakat makes the difference will receive donations via bank transfer to the Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services accounts at:
Sharjah Islamic Bank AE060410000011203320004
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank AE290500000000010260597
Dubai Islamic Bank AE960240007580560448601
Via SMS:
6196 to donate 20 AED
6619 to donate 50 AED
6618 to donate 100 AED
Additionally, brothers who would like to donate can contact SCHS by texting 0562160222, and anyone who would like to speak over the phone can do so by calling as well. A SCHS representative will then be able to come pick up the donations.
Mr. Jihad confirmed that SCHS receives donations directly at both the "Al-Barashi" and "Al-Yarmouk" branches, according to the following working hours:
- Al-Barashi branch: From 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM.
- Yarmouk branch:
- First period: from 9:00 AM until 2:30 PM.
- Second period: from 8:30 pm until 11:00 pm.