Singapore provides $2.2 million to Muslim households
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The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) distributed $2.2 million to over 5,600 lower-income Muslim households to help cover everyday expenses.
MUIS funded the one-time payout with zakat, religious tithes collected from the Muslim community, and supplemented existing monthly financial aid and government support programs. Households received at least $120, with larger payments going to families with greater financial need as determined by per capita income.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad acknowledged the financial challenges some families face and expressed gratitude for the community’s contributions through zakat. MUIS leaders emphasized the importance of shared responsibility and the role of zakat in supporting vulnerable people and building stronger community bonds. MUIS regularly distributes zakat funds, disbursing $74.7 million in 2025 across eight categories of eligible recipients, with at least 40 percent directed to those experiencing destitution or poverty.
The council intends for its assistance to adapt to changing needs and work alongside other support systems in Singapore.
