Paying 'zakat' voluntarily

Paying 'zakat' voluntarily

From Media Indonesian

People donate to earthquake or fire victims, the poor and
disabled voluntarily. People do it sincerely and do not expect
anything in return. There is nothing behind their charity, nor do
they have vested interests as the Almighty God will repay them
some day.

Donors do not expect anything and only wish to alleviate other
people's suffering. Moreover, one of the principles of Pancasila
is humanity. So, we have to carry out humanitarian acts. I doubt
that any donors and alms givers would demand anything in return,
including tax provisions.

The most important thing is to ensure that the needy receive
the donation and zakat (Islamic alms) intact, without any
deductions. Let's start all aspects of life with honesty. Only
with honesty and professionalism will our country be able to
develop and rise out of poverty.

F. PUDIYANTO

Jakarta