Rude shock as officials find “zakat” recipient at posh condo
An official of the FT Islamic religious council speaking to a security guard at a high-end condominium building on Wednesday. (MAIWP Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: Officials of the Federal Territories Islamic religious council were taken aback when looking for a family that had appealed for “zakat” aid – and found them putting up at a posh residence.
Zakat aid is normally distributed to the poor and needy.
The family was renting a unit at a condominium building which had a guard house fitted with several CCTV cameras, the council said in an online posting.
“Normally, those who are struggling financially would not be able to stay in such luxurious homes,” the council said.
It advised those who were struggling to make ends meet to be prepared to change their lifestyle.
“We need to know how to accommodate our wants and needs based on what we can afford,” the council said.
PETALING JAYA: Officials of the Federal Territories Islamic religious council were taken aback when looking for a family that had appealed for “zakat” aid – and found them putting up at a posh residence.
Zakat aid is normally distributed to the poor and needy.
The family was renting a unit at a condominium building which had a guard house fitted with several CCTV cameras, the council said in an online posting.
“Normally, those who are struggling financially would not be able to stay in such luxurious homes,” the council said.
It advised those who were struggling to make ends meet to be prepared to change their lifestyle.
“We need to know how to accommodate our wants and needs based on what we can afford,” the council said.
That this happened should not be a surprise. Every society will have degenerates who have take advantage with wrobgful claims and perhaps in this instance, not knowing what the priorities of the zakat are.
ReplyDeleteJust need to tighten the processing of each applicant to ensure the right people receive the help needed.
The big flaw in Malaysia's Race and Religion-based social affirmative action.
ReplyDeleteA Rolex-totting member of Zee Master Race will receive special privileges, while Day-laborer not of Zee Master Race may not qualify for much needed aid.