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Supporting Our Community Through Zakat and Ramadan Giving

Ramadan is a month of reflection, compassion and responsibility. It is a time when we are reminded that our blessings are not meant for us alone, but to be shared with those who are facing hardship within our community.

At PERTAPIS, every donation entrusted to us carries amanah. Whether given as zakat, sadaqah or a general Ramadan donation, your contribution directly supports individuals and families who need it most. These are members of our own community who are striving to live with dignity despite difficult circumstances.

This article explains who your donation supports, how it aligns with Islamic principles, and why your giving during Ramadan plays a critical role in uplifting lives.

Our Community, Our Responsibility

Islam teaches us that a strong community is built when its members look after one another. Zakat is not only an act of worship, but a system designed to protect the vulnerable and ensure that no one is left behind.

When you donate through PERTAPIS, you are supporting:

• Low-income families facing daily financial strain

• Single mothers raising children on limited resources

• Elderly individuals who require care, stability and dignity

• More than 500 families who depend on community support each year

Your generosity transforms hardship into hope, and uncertainty into reassurance.

Who Should Zakat Be Given To in Islam?

Understanding who should zakat be given to help us fulfil this obligation correctly and meaningfully.

In Islam, zakat is designated for specific groups known as the asnaf. These include individuals who are struggling financially, those burdened by debt, and those whose livelihoods are at risk. The purpose of zakat is to restore balance within society and ensure essential needs are met.

PERTAPIS distributes zakat responsibly to eligible beneficiaries in accordance with Islamic principles, ensuring that your zakat reaches those who are entitled to receive it.

This includes individuals and families who may appear resilient on the outside, yet are quietly facing financial hardship behind closed doors.

Supporting Low-Income Families

Providing Stability Where It Is Needed Most

Low-income families often face challenges that go beyond insufficient income. Rising living costs, housing expenses, healthcare needs and educational support for children can quickly become overwhelming.

Your donation helps to provide:

• Essential financial assistance for daily living

• Support for food, utilities and household necessities

• Access to social support programmes and guidance

By supporting low-income families, you are helping to ease immediate burdens while offering a pathway towards greater stability and resilience.

Breaking the Cycle of Financial Stress

For many families, financial stress affects not just their present circumstances, but their future prospects. Children in low-income households may struggle with access to learning resources or emotional stability.

PERTAPIS’ assistance helps families regain a sense of security, allowing parents to focus on nurturing their children and rebuilding confidence.

Your donation becomes more than financial aid. It becomes a foundation for long-term well-being.

Empowering Single Mothers

Standing With Women Who Carry Multiple Responsibilities

Single mothers often shoulder the responsibility of providing financially, emotionally and physically for their children. Many juggle work, caregiving and household duties with limited support systems.

Your contributions support single mothers by:

• Providing financial relief during periods of hardship

• Assisting with essential living expenses

• Offering reassurance that they are not alone

This support allows single mothers to focus on raising their children with dignity, hope and confidence.

Supporting Children Through Their Mothers

When you support a single mother, you are also supporting her children. Stability at home creates a safer environment for children to grow, learn and thrive.

Through zakat and Ramadan donations, PERTAPIS helps single-parent households build stronger foundations for the next generation.

Caring for the Elderly With Dignity

Honouring Those Who Have Given So Much

Elderly members of our community may face challenges such as limited income, declining health or social isolation. Some live alone, while others depend on family support that may be stretched thin.

Your donation helps provide:

• Financial assistance for basic needs

• Access to care and community support

• A sense of dignity and belonging

Islam places great emphasis on caring for the elderly. Supporting them is not only an act of kindness, but an expression of respect and gratitude.

Reducing Loneliness and Vulnerability

Beyond financial needs, elderly individuals often face emotional challenges. Community support helps reduce feelings of isolation and ensures they remain connected and valued.

Your generosity reassures them that the community has not forgotten them.

Supporting Over 500 Families Each Year

A Collective Impact

Every year, PERTAPIS supports more than 500 families across various programmes. Each donation, regardless of size, contributes to this collective effort.

When combined, individual acts of generosity create meaningful, wide-reaching impact. Your contribution becomes part of a shared responsibility to care for our community.

Transparency and Trust

PERTAPIS is committed to responsible stewardship of donations. Funds are channelled to eligible beneficiaries through structured assistance programmes, ensuring accountability and alignment with Islamic guidelines.

When you donate, you can be confident that your contribution is being used with care, integrity and purpose.

How Your Donation Is Used Responsibly

Guided by Islamic Principles

All zakat distributions are carried out in accordance with Islamic rulings, ensuring that funds reach those who are eligible to receive them. This allows donors to fulfil their religious obligations with peace of mind.

General donations and Ramadan contributions are also directed towards essential support services, responding to real needs within the community.

Meeting Immediate and Ongoing Needs

Some families require urgent assistance, while others need sustained support over time. Your donation helps PERTAPIS respond flexibly to both immediate crises and longer-term challenges.

This ensures that no one is overlooked during difficult periods.

Why Donate During Ramadan?

Ramadan is a time when rewards for good deeds are multiplied. Giving during this blessed month allows your generosity to have both spiritual and social impact.

Donating during Ramadan:

• Purifies your wealth

• Strengthens community bonds

• Provides timely relief to those in need

It is a reminder that our responsibility to one another is ongoing, not limited to a single moment.

Fulfilling Your Responsibility Through PERTAPIS

By choosing to donate through PERTAPIS, you are partnering with an organisation that understands the needs of the community and the responsibility of amanah.

Your zakat and donations help ensure that:

• Assistance reaches eligible beneficiaries

• Islamic guidelines are upheld

• Lives are supported with dignity and compassion

Take Action This Ramadan

Your contribution has the power to make a real difference.

• Pay your Zakat through PERTAPIS:https://www.pertapis.org.sg/zakat-donation

• Support families through Ramadan donations:https://www.pertapis.org.sg/dana-ramadan

Together, we uphold the spirit of Ramadan by caring for those among us who need support the most.

Our community. Our responsibility.