Empower Lives Through Zakat this Ramzaan

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It is that time of the year again!

Empower Lives Through Zakat this Ramzaan

Assalaamualekum,

The Holy month of Ramzan is the time to ponder and to reflect upon the mercies bestowed by The Almighty upon us and how we can better serve Him. This month of gaining ‘Taqwa’, drawing closer to Allah, striving for ‘Ihsan’, acquiring patience, refining manners, learning one can change, learning discipline, sensing unity among Muslims and being more charitable through Sadqa, Hadiya, Zakat & Fitra.

Zakat is one duty which is religiously observed by devoute Muslims throughout the year and more so during the month of Ramazan as this is the month of Blessings wherein the Good Deeds are multiplied. The word Zakat means both ‘purification’ and ‘growth’. Our possessions are purified by setting aside a proportion for those in need, and, like the pruning of plants, this cutting back, balances and encourages new growth.

The Qur’an always emphasizes on the issue of feeding the hungry and helping those who are in need, and the more you help, the more God helps you. And the more you give, the more God gives you.

AMP Zakat Fund Project Facts & Figures

AMP realizing its duty towards Community welfare, the potential of a properly organized Zakat disbursement and also how Zakat can be effectively utilized to bring out the Community from the throes of misery had established AMP Zakat Fund in 2013 to empower lives of our people by promoting education & self-employment.

Figures/Year	Year 2013	Year 2014	Year 2015
Total Zakat Fund Collected	Rs. 2,06,000	Rs. 7,99,000	Rs. 20,65,040
Total Zakat Fund Distributed	Rs. 2,00,000	Rs. 7,75,773	Rs. 20,60,000
Balance	Rs. 6,000	Rs. 23,227	Rs. 5,040

Fund Utilized for Education	Rs. 1,00,000	Rs. 4,00,773	Rs. 10,60,000
Fund Utilized for Self Employment	Rs. 1,00,000	Rs.3,75,000	Rs. 10,00,000

Beneficiaries for Education	10	41	106
Beneficiaries for Self Employment	05	18	46
Total Beneficiaries	15	59	152

AMP Zakat Fund – Plan for 2016

In last 3 years, we have helped 157 students for Higher Education and 69 people for Self-Employment.

This year onwards realizing the need of times we have added two more avenues of supporting Orphans and under-privileged students who have secured admissions in the prestigious IIT institutions and struggling to pay their fees.

In Sha Allah we would be launching 4 specific campaigns as well for the same, namely,

1) Support A Higher Education – Empower Lives

Wherein a yearly support of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) is given to students pursuing Higher Education in the fields of Engineering, Medicine, Architecture, etc. By this endeavor AMP hopes that the worries of the student getting assistance would be reduced to some extent and they can focus better on their education and try to build a good base for themselves.

2) Support A Small Business – Make A Happy Family

Wherein a support of Rs.25.000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand) is given to any needy Muslim person/ family to start a source of income. Through this endeavor AMP firmly hopes that the Zakat Taker of today becomes the Zakat Giver of tomorrow.

3) Make in India – Make an IITian

AMP has decided to provide Monetary Support to all needy students who has secured admission in IIT and needs assistance till they graduates. These are the gems of the society and AMP hopes that through this endeavor it will help these gems shine brighter and they can always come back to help more of the needy people.

4) Shape A Life – Support an Orphan

AMP has decided to support the educational expenses of a needy orphan child so that the child is not deprived of even the basic education for want of a guardian. Through this endeavor AMP intends that the orphans in the community should not feel left behind or isolated and the community is right behind them to support them.

So come! And be the ‘Catalyst of Change’ in the life of needy Muslims.

Give Zakat & Support ‘A Centralized Zakat System to Change Condition of Muslims’

This endeavor can surely achieve the desired success but only through collectively efforts and well-coordinated team work of all our valuable AMP members, associates and well wishers spread across the globe.

AMP Zakat Fund – Appeal

So dear friends please come and join hands to make this unique endeavor a great success. In Sha Allah, The Almighty Knows Better the Rewards awaiting for our humble efforts.

Please share a portion of your Zakat under ‘AMP Zakat Fund’ and promote it in your contacts. You can make your Zakat contributions under the following Bank Account either by online transfer or direct deposit. Once you make the donations, please do not forget to send a confirmation mail to us on in...@ampindia.org along with your Name, Email Id, Phone Number and Location so that we can send you back the receipts.

Bank Account Details:

Account Name: AMP ZAKAT

Account No. : 102601000913

Bank: ICICI Bank

Branch: Khar (W), Mumbai

MICR Code: 400229095

IFSC Code: ICIC0001026

Cheque can be sent on the following Address:

Association of Muslim Professionals,

68/69 Umar Manzil,

5th Road, Khar (W),

Mumbai - Pin Code – 400052