Zakat receipts rise 13.9%, over MVR 15 million distributed in Q3

The amount of Zakat al-Maal collected by the state during the third quarter of this year increased by 13.9 percent compared with the same period last year, according to the Maldives Zakat House.

Statistics released by the Maldives Zakat House show that MVR 29,856,552 was collected as Zakat al-Maal between July and September this year. The figure marks an increase of approximately MVR 3.64 million from the MVR 26,217,898.70 collected during the corresponding quarter in 2025.

The report also shows that MVR 15,306,546.64 was distributed to beneficiaries during the three-month period.

The largest share of the funds, MVR 9.08 million, was distributed under the Fi Sabilillah (Islamic and community welfare initiatives) category. A further MVR 5.46 million was allocated to assistance for poor and needy individuals.

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Smaller allocations were made under other zakat categories, including MVR 675,016 for Aamil (zakat administration and collection expenses), MVR 60,061 for Al-Gharimin (people burdened by debt) and MVR 37,659 for Ibn Sabil (stranded travellers or wayfarers).

The Maldives Zakat House noted that the figures are based on records in the SAP system and may change due to subsequent adjustments or additional postings.