By Tajudeen Adebanjo
A faith-based humanitarian organisation, the Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation (ZSF) has offset the medical bills of 24 medically challenged persons with N11.5 million.
Executive Director of ZSF Prince Sulayman Olagunju during the presentation of cheques to beneficiaries, said the Zakat distribution was geared towards restoring hope to many patients that have lost hope in regaining their health and becoming productive in the society.
According to him, beneficiaries were selected among numerous individuals and priority was given to applicants who need urgent medical treatment.
Prince Olagunju said: “In line with our tradition to give priority to the applicants with medical challenges, we are commencing this year’s zakat disbursement with the total sum of N11.5 million to 24 of the applicants with ailments like kidney, fibroid, eye problems and others.
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“The whole idea is to restore their health back; you know if you have a serious ailment, you can’t be part of the society at large again. That is why the fundswe are disbursing to people with health challenges are more than the money we are disbursing to empowerment.”
He expressed appreciation to all the zakat payers and appealed for more donations to enable the foundation to expand its charity to cover more applicants.
“Our Muslim brothers and sisters out there who take it upon themselves to practice this act of charity; I sincerely express my gratitude to them. I thank you all and continue to encourage you to pay Zakat. Muslims have a huge responsibility to play in society, especially the wealthy people, they should pay their Zakat. It is as compulsory as the five daily prayers.
“If all Muslims in Nigeria pay their Zakat, we are going to forget poverty. You only pay 2.5 percent of your net income after you have taken care of your needs and it will be distributed to the less privileged in society.”
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