麻豆直播

UUM ONLINE: 麻豆直播 (UUM) recorded an increase in zakat fitrah collections in 2024, amounting to RM34,394.50 compared to RM25,410 in 2023.   

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dato鈥� Dr Mohd Foad Sakdan, stated that this collection represents a 26.12 percent increase for this year. 

According to him, the upward trend in collections is attributed to the efforts carried out by the Amil (zakat collectors) appointed by the Kedah State Zakat Board (LZNK) through the Kubang Pasu District Zakat Centre.  

He said that UUM鈥檚 Islamic Centre, in collaboration with the Kubang Pasu District Zakat Office, continuously works to ensure that the entire UUM community can fulfil their zakat fitrah obligation easily through online payment, which can be made from anywhere.  

鈥淎 number of certified amil who have been appointed will be stationed at various locations around the campus. Hopefully, this initiative will further enhance the zakat fitrah collection performance of the UUM community.  

鈥淭he launching ceremony itself is also one of the initiatives spearheaded by UUM鈥檚 Islamic Centre in collaboration with the Kedah State Zakat Board to facilitate UUM staff and students in fulfilling their respective responsibilities,鈥� he said at the 1446H/2025 Zakat Fitrah Collection Launch Ceremony at Sultan Badlishah Mosque.

He added that the zakat fitrah collection helps those in need within the local community. This is the wisdom behind the ordinance of this religious duty鈥攁n effort to support the economic well-being of the ummah and the nation.  

According to him, indirectly, it also serves as a means of purifying wealth, further expanding the blessings derived from an individual鈥檚 daily earnings.  

In this regard, Prof. Dato鈥� Dr Mohd Foad called upon everyone to take the opportunity to gain the rewards and various blessings available during this sacred month.  

At the event, he also personally paid his zakat fitrah through the Director of the Islamic Centre, Mr. Mohd Yusnaidi Md. Sabri.  

Also present were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), Prof. Dr Ahmad Martadha Mohamed; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Prof. Dr Russayani Ismail; members of the University Management Committee, and senior university officers.