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