Many Muslims are experiencing hardship in the world today most
especially economically and financially because we shy away from the truth of
proper understanding of Islam in which Zakat and Sadaqat; one of the pillars of
Islam is meant to take care of Muslims welfare. Unfortunately both the giver
and the needy neglect the tool use by our Noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the
Caliph to run Muslims affairs smoothly. Imagine a Muslims living in penury
collecting a loan with high interest to solve problems; using a temporary
solution to further get deeper in the problem. This is what our ignorance about
our religion is costing us.
There are many Islamic organization and agency that is collecting and distributing Zakat and Sadaqat in Nigeria and around the world which NASFAT; a
prominent Islamic society decided in 2014 to contribute to this initiative to empower
and alleviate the financial and economic situation her members and all Muslims
in need of such assistant. Hence, NASFAT Agency for ZAKAT and Sadaqat (NAZAS)
was established.
Overview
NASFAT Agency for ZAKAT and Sadaqat (NAZAS) was established in 2014 and
incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee (GTE) with the registration
number 1167914. The agency was established in a bid to alleviate poverty among
the masses in general and Muslim in particular.
The agency has the responsibility of improving the awareness of Muslims
of their obligation of paying Zakat; which is the third pillar of Islam. NAZAS
is equally responsible for the collection and distribution of Zakat and
Sadaqat. It is also responsible for collecting and managing Waqf (Endowment),
Kaffarah (intentional breaking of fast in Ramadan, breaking of oath / vows,
intercourse during menstruation), Execution of Wills and providing Guidance and
counseling on Zakat calculations. NAZAS also provides Educational and Welfare
support programmes and relief for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
All the principles and acceptable practices on Zakat are disseminated through
our website, radio, television, facebook, Twitter, Handbills, Seminars,
Training, Public Lectures and Sermons at all occasions including NASFAT
Assalatu Centres.
The Agency commenced full operations in Lagos State in March 2014 with a
General Manager, Operations Manager and an accountant running the affairs.
Having taken firm roots in Lagos area, Nazas now has a branch office in Ogun
State to enhance her coverage in the region. NAZAS activities are overseen by
8-person Board of Directors, most of who are specialists in their respective
field. The programmes of NAZAS are open and available to all Muslims
irrespective of their race, gender, societal affiliations and Nationality.
Our Vision
To Be A
Unifying Zakat Institution For The Muslim Ummah
Our Mission
To Mobilise The
Ummah To Comply With The Laws Of Allah On Zakat
Head office
9/10 CMD
Jubilee Road, Shangisha Magodo Road, Lagos.
Telephone
0809 078 1759
0809 078 1760
Website
Email
info@nazas.org.ng
nazasagency@gmail.com
Get Involved
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