Foundation News
ZFD Colombo District Coordination Initiative Initiated
A new training campaign aimed at standardizing accounting techniques across 35 mosque committees in the Western Province.
Trusted Central Platform
Empowering the Zakat Ecosystem in Sri Lanka
The Zakat Foundation for Development (ZFD) is envisioned as a central Zakat coordinating framework dedicated to strengthening, organizing, and enhancing the overall effectiveness of Zakat administration. ZFD serves as a central body that supports, coordinates, trains, and guides Zakat committees and institutions in carrying out their responsibilities more effectively and systematically.
Core Performance Pillars
Promoting a professional, accountable, and development-oriented Zakat structure through specialized support.
Zakat Advisory & Calculation
Practical consultation, structured support with contemporary parameters, and direct access to qualified Zakat advisory teams.
Institutional Capacity Building
Comprehensive training, seminars, workshops, and technical assistance for regional Baitul Zakat governance structures.
Research & Innovation
Evaluating socio-economic conditions, publishing impact insights, and introducing digital solutions to secure accountability.
Foundations of Accountability
ZFD operates on verified parameters ensuring reliability and community trust.
Shari'ah Compliance
All guidelines, calculation formulas, and institutional frameworks are monitored and approved by our advisory boards.
Qualified Oversight
Governed by an independent Board of Governors comprising senior jurists, auditing professionals, and social leaders.
Transparent Management
Comprehensive publications of financial audits and impact measurements to maintain standard credibility.
About ZFD Sri Lanka
A socio-economic framework dedicated to modernizing, organizing, and establishing institutionalized Zakat operations.
Who We Are
Zakat Foundation for Development (ZFD Sri Lanka) is a non-profit, socio-economic institution dedicated to improving institutionalized Zakat management across the island.
By providing proper needs assessment, policy guidance, Shariah compliance, impact analysis, training, and coordination networking, we empower regional committees and mosques to optimize wealth distribution, foster financial inclusion, and achieve sustainable community empowerment.
ZFD
Sri Lanka Framework
Vision & Core Values
Our Vision: Actualizing socio-economic well-being through effective and institutionalized Zakat management.
Amanah (Trust)
Shari'ah Compliance
Dignity
Transparency
Justice
Empowerment
Collaboration
Excellence
Governance Oversight
Board of Governors
Policy & Auditing Oversight
Responsible for overall policy formulation, strategic directions, independent financial audits, and alignment with national guidelines.
Shari'ah Advisory Board
Compliance & Fatwa Committee
Comprising qualified Islamic scholars who review calculation matrices, Nisab thresholds, and asset distribution compliance.
Executive Council
Administration & Operations
Handles daily operations, capacity building workshops, digital platform maintenance, and coordinating with local Baitul Zakat.
Our Zakat Services
We support Zakat institutions and individual calculators through structured parameters and technical advice.
Practical Consultation
Direct consultations on contemporary Zakat topics including business assets, stocks, retirement accounts, and modern investment instruments.
Structured Calculations
Providing certified parameters and templates designed in compliance with global standards, adjusting to real-time market thresholds.
Institutional Guidance
Helping local mosques and communities establish professional Baitul Zakat frameworks with clear accounting systems.
Regional Technical Assistance
Operational support, training modules, and software templates for regional distribution boards across the provinces.
Specialized Capacity Building
Our Programmes & Initiatives
Empowering Zakat institutions, enhancing operational capacity, and modernizing governance across Sri Lanka.
Strengthening Zakat Institutional Frameworks for Maximum Efficiency
The Zakat Foundation for Development (ZFD), in collaboration with Mishkath Research Institute, hosted a specialized Zakat workshop on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Mandarina Hotel, Colombo, aimed at empowering Zakat institutions and enhancing their operational effectiveness.
Welcome Address & Strategic Direction
Ash-Sheikh SAK. Abdur Raziq (Naleemi)
President of Mishkath Research Institute
Delivered the welcome address, outlining the purpose and strategic importance of the workshop to unify and modernize national Zakat administration. Following his remarks, two key presentations were delivered by expert resource personnel.
Key Presentations & Resource Personnel
Delivered by expert resource personnel addressing contemporary jurisprudence and operational models in collaboration with Mishkath Research Institute.
Presentation 01
Zakat-Eligible Assets and Beneficiaries: A General Overview
Usthath MAM. Mansoor
Director of Mishkath Research Institute
Key Insights
Explored the core objectives of Zakat, demonstrating how Zakat-eligible wealth and beneficiaries should be viewed through a broader, contemporary lens, alongside practical applications specific to Sri Lanka.
Presentation 02
Current State of Zakat Institutions: Proposals for Efficient Management
Dr. Ash-Sheikh MJM. Arafath Kareem
Research Team Member at ZFD & Senior Lecturer at Jamiah Naleemiah
Key Insights
Highlighted the need for efficient Zakat administration, global and local implementation models, major achievements, current challenges, and strategic recommendations to build high-impact Zakat organizations.
Participation & Key Outcomes
Milestones achieved during the intensive collaborative sessions with national institutions.
Attendance & Representation
Over 90 delegates representing more than 40 Zakat organizations across Sri Lanka participated, establishing an island-wide collaborative network.
Interactive Session & Joint Planning
An open panel discussion following the lectures provided a platform for sharing operational experiences, constructive feedback, Q&A, and planning future joint initiatives.
National Data Collection
Detailed institutional profiles were collected via structured questionnaires to map out national Zakat operations and establish standardized benchmarks.
Workshop Visual Highlights (12 Photos)
Capturing leadership addresses by Mishkath Research Institute, live technical coordination, expert lectures, open panel Q&A, and delegate roundtables at Mandarina Hotel Colombo.
Click on any photo to view in high-resolution preview.
Impact & Accountability
Ensuring our supportive actions adhere to high levels of compliance and independence.
Governance & Transparency
Maintaining strict double-entry ledger bookkeeping, Shari'ah audit checks, and independent third-party annual reviews.
Impact Measurement
Tracking long-term outcomes of Zakat distribution, specifically focusing on micro-enterprise successes and livelihood upgrades.
Neutrality & Independence
Free from political, partisan, or regional biases. Operations are guided purely by regulatory and compliance standard rules.
Published Statements & Publications
Annual Operations Report 2025
PDF | 3.2 MB | Published Jan 2026Shari'ah Audit & Compliance Report
PDF | 1.8 MB | Published Nov 2025Zakat Knowledge Centre
Approved interactive tools, Nisab indicators, and educational resources to guide you.
Zakat Liability Calculator
Zakat Summary
Gold Nisab (85g)
LKR 0
Silver Nisab (595g)
LKR 0
Zakat Due
Rs. 0
Not Eligible (Below Nisab)
Total Assets
Rs. 0
Total Deductions
Rs. 0
Net Liable Wealth
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Resource Library & Downloads
News & Updates
Stay updated with Zakat advisory updates, events, publications, and anonymized impact studies.
Zakat Education
Treatment of Corporate Stock Options & Dividends
An executive guide from the Shari'ah Advisory Board describing treatment parameters for corporate employees holding shares.
Impact Stories
Rehabilitating Fishing Communities: A Case Study
An anonymized account of Zakat committee distributions helping 40 families in Mannar purchase fishing equipment and achieve independence.
Contact Us
Reach out for academic partnerships, professional volunteering, or institutional guidance.
Registered Office
Zakat Foundation for Development, Colombo District, Sri Lanka.
General Inquiries
info@zfd.lk
support@zfd.lk
Advisory Hotlines
General: +94 (11) 234-5678
Advisor Hotline: +94 (11) 234-5679
Get Involved
Join hands with ZFD. We invite universities, community organizations, and regional Zakat committees to partner with us, and professionals to volunteer.