When you hear the word Zakat, what comes to mind? For many, it’s a religious duty fulfilled once a year—a ritual obligation. But for the recipients, Zakat can be so much more than that. It can be a lifeline—a chance to escape poverty, build skills, and regain dignity. At As-Sunnah

When you hear the words “Islamic microfinance,” what comes to mind? Small loans, savings groups, perhaps temporary relief? Useful, yes—but often limited. What about real transformation? What about giving people the tools to lift themselves out of poverty, build businesses, and secure their families’ futures? That’s exactly what Islami Bank

When we think of zakat, the first image that comes to mind is usually charity in its simplest form—feeding the poor, giving out cash, or distributing clothes. Noble acts, yes. But what happens after the meal is finished, or the money runs out? That’s where OBHIZATRIK Foundation is taking a

When you hear the word waqf, what comes to mind? For many, it’s an old concept—land donated for mosques, schools, or graveyards centuries ago. Valuable, yes, but often seen as static and disconnected from today’s pressing needs. But waqf isn’t meant to be locked in the past. It’s a timeless

When most people hear the word zakat, they think of giving money to the poor. And yes, that’s a big part of it. But zakat is more than short-term relief. At its heart, it’s about empowerment—lifting people out of poverty and giving them the chance to stand on their own

When we hear the word zakat, we often think of giving—an obligation, a duty, a way to purify wealth. In Indonesia, BAZNAS (Badan Amil Zakat Nasional) has taken this a step further. As the country’s national zakat agency, BAZNAS doesn’t just collect funds—it actively transforms them into programs that empower