Launching the Zakat al-Fitr payment service via the Ihsan platform
In a pioneering step reflecting technological advancements in serving religious rites, the national charitable platform “Ihsan” announced the availability of its Zakat al-Fitr through its various digital channels, including its mobile application and website. This initiative aims to facilitate the process for those paying Zakat and provide a seamless and secure experience that ensures the Zakat reaches its rightful recipients across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, within the legally prescribed time before Eid prayer.
Historical background and reliability of the Ihsan platform
The “Ihsan” platform was established under the supervision of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and with the support of the wise leadership, to serve as the trusted national umbrella for charitable work in the Kingdom. Since its launch, the platform has brought about a qualitative shift in the donations sector by governing charitable work and enhancing transparency. The Zakat al-Fitr service comes as part of the platform’s ongoing efforts within the sixth edition of the National Campaign for Charitable Work, which has been widely embraced by citizens and residents seeking official and reliable channels to fulfill their Zakat and Sadaqah obligations.
The importance of digital transformation in performing religious rituals
This service is of paramount importance given the precise timing of Zakat al-Fitr, which must be paid before the Eid prayer. In the past, identifying eligible recipients and distributing Zakat in kind required considerable effort and time, which was not always available to everyone. Today, thanks to the technological solutions offered by the Ihsan platform, individuals can pay their Zakat with the click of a button. This transformation not only benefits those paying Zakat but also maximizes its local social and economic impact by ensuring that support reaches those most in need quickly and efficiently, thus strengthening the values of solidarity and compassion within the community.
Steps and advantages of paying Zakat through the app and website
The “Ihsan” platform enables donors to pay Zakat in a simple and highly secure manner. The digital interface offers users great flexibility, allowing them to select the administrative region within the Kingdom to which they wish to direct their Zakat, as well as specify the number of individuals on whose behalf they wish to pay. The system automatically calculates the total amount and provides multiple secure electronic payment options. This level of customization enhances the platform's role in leveraging advanced technological solutions to serve religious rites and empower members of society to perform their religious duties with complete peace of mind.
We continue to receive donations and contributions from benefactors
In addition to Zakat al-Fitr, the Ihsan platform, through the National Campaign for Charitable Work, continues to receive contributions and donations from benefactors across various charitable and developmental fields. This includes support for the Ihsan Endowment Fund, which aims to ensure the sustainability of charitable work and achieve long-term developmental returns. The platform receives these donations through its trusted digital channels, whether via its smartphone application, its official website, or by contacting the unified number (8001247000), thus opening wide the doors of goodness for everyone to contribute to building a cohesive and prosperous society in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
