You are welcome as a member. Fulfill your duties as a Muslim to Allah, your family (ies), neigbhours and Society at large. And never forget to Pay your Dues and Zakat.
You are Welcome back. Fulfill your duties as a Muslim to Allah, your family (ies), neigbhours and Society at large. And never forget to Pay your Dues and Zakat.
The Companion ended 2022 Zakat distribution across states in Nigeria, with disbursement of over 28 millions naira to Foundations and indigent Muslims
The Companion ended 2022 Zakat distribution in Lagos, disburses 19 millions naira to Foundations, and indigent Muslims while had held series of empowerment programme in Kwara, Oyo, Cross Rivers, Osun, and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, where over N9 million were disbursed to needy Muslims and non-governmental organisations.
Lagos District disbursed money and materials worth N19 million Zakat proceeds to faith-based Non-governmental organisations and indigent Muslims in partnership with the national leadership of The Companion.
The event which held on Saturday, July 2, at the Shamsi Adisa Thomas Mosque Hall, Old Secretariat Road GRA Ikeja, Lagos, was the grand finale of the 2022 Zakat distribution of The Companion.
Some of the beneficiaries who went home with cheque money ranging from 300,000 to 500,000 include individuals who need support in areas of education, health, welfare and business.
Notable charity organisations that benefitted from the distribution were FAJIM Medicare Foundation, Sakinah Medical Outreach, Sisters in the Deen Foundation (Sakeenah Orphanage Home), Association of Zakat & Waqf Operators in Nigeria (AZAWON), UNHCR for IDPs (United Nations High Commission for Refugees), and Coalition of Island Muslims.
National Amir of The Companion, Engr. Kamil Olalekan, message during the disbursement
In his welcome address, the National Amir of The Companion, Engr. Kamil Olalekan urged for increased campaign and advocacy by members, noting Muslims should understand that Zakat is also an important pillar of Islam.
He commended members of The Companion Zakat Committee led by Imam Nojeem Jimoh for their efforts, saying they have made laudable progress.
According to him, “I am also delighted to be here to encourage the committee and implore our members in general to be part of this campaign to create more awareness among wealthy and qualified Muslims and business organisations on the need to fulfil their Zakat and Sadaqah obligations.
“This campaign is important in order to assist more Muslims to understand that Zakat is also central to Islam like other pillars of Islam such as Solah, Ramadan and Hajj. Furthermore, to remind our Muslim brothers and sisters that Zakat attracts benefit for those who pay it just as it is a source of punishment for those who are qualified to pay but fail to fulfil this obligation.”
The National Amir also appreciated the donors for their trust, while explaining that their contributions have been disbursed in a transparent manner. He similarly urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the support to earn the pleasure of Allah.
Special Appreciation to the donor by the National Amir, Engr. Kamil Olalekan
“This address will not be complete without saying a big thank you to our donors and contributors for their trust in us to discharge part of their Zakat obligation on their behalf. (Jazakallahu khaeran). We pray Allah to accept your Zakat and Sadaqah and reward you abundantly, both here and in the hereafter. I want to re-assure you that your trust is not misplaced. The administration and disbursement is done transparently and in line with shari’ah dictates,” he said.
He called on the beneficiaries to judiciously utilize the funds and materials to earn the pleasure of Allah, adding, “Those who are receiving business support are particularly enjoined to invest the money wisely as I sincerely pray Allah to raise you in financial status to be in a position to pay Zakat/Sadaqah in near future. Aamin.”
Beneficiaries speak, thank The Companion
The beneficiaries took turns to laud the intervention of The Companion, noting it would go a long way to assist them.
Among those who spoke to Muslim News was a PhD student at Lagos State University (LASU), Mukaila Akanbi, who received N500,000 for educational support.
He said, “I had lost the opportunity of graduating for my PhD programme due to financial constraints. The main reason I sought funding is to complement my thesis work. Alhamdulilah, I am done with the thesis. I could have been among the students who graduated in April from Lagos State University (LASU) but due to financial constraints I could not hold the thesis defense.
Among dignitaries that graced the occasion was the Group Managing Director, Courtville Business Solutions PLC, Dr. Adebola Ismail Akindele.
Continuous distribution of the Zakat to those who need it in the society will reduce crimes and poverty while at the same time empower many to create more employment opportunities as well as better living standard.
This update also appear on Muslim News