“The awareness in the society is very low; so many people are not turning up to pay their zakat. If we look at the population of well to do Muslims in the society compared to zakat proceeds that was received, you will know that zakat awareness is very low. “If we have 50 per cent Muslims contributing zakat constantly, poverty will be eliminate totally from our society. Though we are still creating awareness and encouraging Muslim brothers and Sisters who Allah has made it possible to pay the zakat and also those who have not reach the stage to pay zakat to pay Sadaqah”. He said the organization is assisting the effort of the government to eradicate poverty society by empowering people.

Source: The Guardian January 12, 2018 01:41 UTC