Friday, November 1, 2013

Who is entitled to receive Zakat?

There are eight groups of people on whom Zakat should be spent, as mentioned in the Quran:

"The alms are only for the Fuqara' (the poor), and Al-Masakin (the needy) and those employed to collect (the funds); and to attract the hearts of those who have been inclined (towards Islam); and to free the captives; and for those in debt; and for Allah's Cause, and for the wayfarer (a traveler who is cut off from everything); a duty imposed by Allah. And Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise." [Al-Quran 9:60]

"They ask you as to what they should spend. Say: Whatever wealth you spend, it is for the parents and the near of kin and the orphans and the needy and the wayfarer, and whatever good you do, Allah surely knows it." [Al-Quran 2:215]

"(Alms are) for the poor who are confined in the way of Allah-- they cannot go about in the land; the ignorant man thinks them to be rich on account of (their) abstaining (from begging); you can recognize them by their mark; they do not beg from men importunately; and whatever good thing you spend, surely Allah knows it." [Al-Quran 2:273]

"And give to the near of kin his due and (to) the needy and the wayfarer, and do not squander wastefully." [Al-Quran 17:26]

  • Fuqaraa: Those who own property in excess of basic necessities but below the value of Nisab.
  • Masakeen: Persons of extreme poverty who possess no wealth whatsoever.
  • Aamileen: (Zakat collector) Those persons who are appointed by an Islamic Head of State or Government to collect Zakat. It is not necessary that this be a needy person.
  • Muallafatul Quloob: Those poor and needy persons who are given Zakat with the intentions of solidifying their hearts because they maybe recently converted to Islam or to bring them closer to Islam.
  • Ar-Riqaab: slaves whose masters have agreed to set them free on a payment of a fixed amount. Zakat may be used to purchase their freedom.
  • Ibnus-Sabeel: A traveler, who, whilst wealthy at his residence, is stranded and in need of financial assistance.
  • Al Ghaarimeen: A person whose debts exceeds his assets and his net assets (after deducting his liabilities) is below the Nisab limit. To determine whether a person qualifies, his basic necessities of life (house, furniture, clothes, vehicle, etc.) will not be taken into account. It is conditional that the debts were not created for any un-Islamic or sinful purpose.
  • Fi Sabeelillah: Those who are away from home in the path of Allah. Those in Jihaad, those seeking knowledge or a stranded Haji may be assist with Zakat if they are in need.

       Salman Masood                                            Mohd. Aaquib Khan
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Monday, June 24, 2013

IDB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - 2013


 

IDB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, introduced its scholarship program in many countries including India in the year of 1983 with a view to promote professional education among Muslim community. This emerged as the main source of our program.

To Qualify for Scholarships, Students should meet the following Requirements 
Must have secured minimum 60% marks in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics in SSC (10+2) examination.
Applicants for bachelor courses in Business Administration (BBA) and Law must have scored minimum 60% marks in English and optional/elective subjects in SSC (10+2).
Age not over 24 years and not in receipt of any other scholarship.Only if the students or their parents are financially weak and unable to pay for his/her education. Students opting for payment seats need not apply.
Students benefiting from this scholarship must undertake to serve their community and country on completion of their studies.
 Approved areas of study Under the Program: 

Bachelor's Degree Courses in Medicine (including Ayurveda,  Unani  & Homeopathy) Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Lab Technician, Bio-Technology and Microbiology, Engineering(all branches) Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Food Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Law.

How to complete the Application Forms:

Application must be in typed form or written clearly with ink in block letters and  TWO sets be prepared with all supporting documents.

1. All information must be provided in English. Please attach certified translation of any document not in English.
2. All information requested must be provided ; otherwise processing of the application may be delayed or may not be processed.
3. Indicate your State of Domicile: viz Assam, Bihar, Tamil Nadu etc on the the top of the Application Form
 CONCEPT OF THE PROGRAMME

The IDB Scholarship Program is more than just a scholarship program in the traditional sense, i.e. as a straight financial assistance to needy and qualified students. It is also a tool for the improvement of the social and economic conditions of the Muslim community as a whole. It is a scholarship program and a community development program at the same time, since the scholarship is given as an interest-free loan (qardh-e-hasna) to the students but as a grant to the community to which they belong to in the shape of its refunds.

Besides, the students are also required to take part in the development of their community through their respective profession. The repaid fund is recycled, to provide scholarships for other deserving students, to complement the IDB Scholarship Program and to ensure continuity of the Program in the long run, while the community development services rendered by the students will contribute to the overall development of the community and the country
IDB Scholarship Form for Professional Courses like B Tech, MBBS etc (Last Date 05th Aug 2013)
IDB Scholarship Form for PhD Studies

Friday, May 17, 2013

Thank you for electing me as Sr. Member of C.E.C. - Masood



First of all I would like to thank The Almighty Allah (SWT) and then all voters, supporters and well wishers, who elected me as Senior Member of Central Executive Council of AMU Old Boy’s Association. With your dua and support, Mashallah, I acquired the first position among all contestants and got highest 3478 votes.
I assure you that Inshallah, I will try my level best to fulfill the mission of the Great Social Reformer and the founder of AMU, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. I will work for the upliftment of our Community Educationally, Socially and in field of Politics.
I invite your suggestions to improve my services for the betterment of the community.
Thanks a lot once again. I look forward for your continued Support and Dua. 

Yours Affectionately,
Dr. Masood Ahmad      
Sr. Member of Central Executive Council

Declaration of result of the members of AMU OLD Boys’ (Alumni) Association Election-2013


I-                    Honorary General Secretary:
S.No.
Name Of Candidate
Votes Gained
Result/Position
1.
Mohd Kawkab Hameed
1675

2.
S.M.Sajid Hasan
1965
Elected

II-                  Honorary Joint Secretary, residing in Aligarh(A):
S.No.
Name Of Candidate
Votes Gained
Result/Position
1.
M. Ghayas Siddiui (Dr.)
1701

2.
Tariq Mukhtar (Dr.)
1923
Elected

      II-             Honorary Joint Secretary, outside  Aligarh(B):
S.No.
Name Of Candidate
Votes Gained
Result/Position
1.
Mohd Tariq
1675

2.
Rahat Habib Khan
1954
Elected

      II-             Honorary Joint Secretary, Outside  U.P (C):
S.No.
Name Of Candidate
Votes Gained
Result/Position
1.
Ahmad Kaleem Khan
2172
Elected
2.
Arif Husain
40

3.
Najmuzzia Naqvi
143

4.
Syed Arshad Jamal Zaidi (Jimmi)
1003


III-                Members of C.E.C. Outside Aligarh:
1.
Badrudduja Siddiqui (Najmi)
3188
2.
Azam Meer Khan
2206
3.
Niyaz Ahmad
1890
4.
Riazul Hasan Siddiqui (Dr.)
1829
5.
Mohd. Shadab Khan
1817
6.
Masroor Ali Qureshi (Dr.)
1802
7.
Kifayat Ullah
1795

8.
Mahtab Ahmad Khan
1786

9.
Syed Sanaullah Salar
1757

10.
Khalid Masood
1736


IV-               Members of C.E.C. Residing at Aligarh:
S.No.
Name Of Candidate
Votes Gained
1.
Masood Ahmad (Dr.)
3478
2.
Mohd Irfan (Er.)
3478
3.
Azam Husain Abidi
2698
4.
Mohd. Wahid Husain
2004
5.
Yusuf Jamal
1925
6.
Naim Akhtar Khan
1912
7.
Mohd Noorul Amin
1883
8.
Taufiq Ahmad
1815
9.
Syed Anzar Ahmad Sabri
1763
10.
Mohd Yaseen
1758
11.
Imran Ahmad
1756
12.
S. Shahid Husain
1753
13.
Ibne Mohd. Khan            
1746
14.
Umaruddin Advocate
1754
15.
Mohd. Aslam Khan
1728

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