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The Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) partnered with Pakistan’s leading and most trusted electrical cable manufacturer, Fast Cables to host an exciting fundraising event that offered a thrilling game of golf for the distinguished players participating. IHHN organized the seventh Golf tournament on February 6, 2022, at the Karachi Golf Club. Shahbaz Yasin Malik, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Hilton Pharma, was the Chief Guest. Kamal Amjad Mian, Director Fast Cables; Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, Chief Executive Officer, IHHN; Dr. Muhammad Fareeduddin, Chair, Pediatric Services, IHHN; and Syed Mashhood Rizvi, Executive Director, IHHN were also present at the event.

Teams of 4 balls competed in a Texas Scramble Format. One hundred thirty-six players participated in the tournament. The Winners of the Golf Match, with a 54.3 Net, were Nadeem Iftikhar; Faisal Mukaty; Muhammad Qasim; and Hamza Ghani.

The Runner-ups, with a 54.8 Net, were Fahad Ishtiaq; Bilal Shaukat; Rizwan Merchant; and Rahim Amin.

With a 55.9 Net, the Second Runner-Ups were Bilal Rafi Muneer; Mujtaba Bilal; Omer Bayat; and Commodore Abdul Rehman.

Dr. Muhammad Fareeduddin, Chair of Pediatric Services, IHHN, provided an overview of IHHN’s Pediatric services.

“At the Indus Hospital & Health Network, Korangi Campus, we have approximately 135 dedicated beds for pediatric patients. All pediatric services are being provided except pediatric neurosurgery and pediatric cardiac surgery. We are catering to nearly 1,200 patients daily at the Korangi Campus alone. Once the new hospital building is completed, we expect to receive about 4,000-5,000 pediatric patients daily.”

In his thank-you note, Dr. Bari said, Indus Hospital & Health Network has been working to improve the country’s health indicators for the last 14 years. He lauded Dr. Fareeduddin’s extensive work in pediatrics and discussed the capacity-building efforts of IHNN. In addition, he expressed his desire to see the new hospital building in Korangi being completed that will further help in serving the people of Pakistan.

While speaking at the event, Shahbaz Yasin Malik said, “IHHN is providing a great service that is immeasurable. It is a terrific effort that is saving the lives of the people of Pakistan. I thank everyone for their kind support and generosity supporting IHHN.”

Kamal Amjad Mian, Director Fast Cables, distributed the prizes among the winners. Abdul Karim Paracha, Chairman, Board of Directors, IHHN, gave a vote of thanks.

The event was very well-participated. It provided an opportunity for corporate leaders to showcase their commitment to IHHN’s cause. Business heads and other dignitaries participated in the tournament. Media Partner ARY Network covered the event.

The objectives of organizing the Golf tournament were to promote healthy activities; to create awareness about the work of IHHN amongst the golfing community; to provide a networking opportunity to the golfing community; and raise funds for pediatric services.

The annual Golf Tournament is Indus Hospital & Health Network’s flagship sports event started in 2016. The annual event has earned a significant position in the corporate sector and golfing community. After successfully holding the event in Karachi, IHHN organized the first tournament in Lahore in 2020. In 2022, IHHN will be holding its first Golf tournament in Islamabad. The International Partners of IHHN have also organized three tournaments in the UK and one in Canada.

This year, in Karachi, IHHN will be rallying the golfers to raise funds for Pediatric Cardiology; Pediatric Physical Rehabilitation; and Cochlear Implants.

IHHN started pediatric cardiology services in 2011. The Pediatric Cardiology service caters to infants and children with heart and blood vessel diseases. IHHN’s qualified team of cardiologists performs all the necessary assessments, diagnoses, and treatment. So far, IHHN has treated 362 children, with 250 children benefitting from cardiac catheter services annually. After expanding the Korangi Campus, the hospital will start surgical services.

Indus has been offering free Cochlear Implant services since 2014. The program is managed by a team of speech and language therapists, audiologists, and psychologists to address the child’s developmental needs once the ENT team has placed the implant. One hundred one children have received Cochlear Implants to date.

The Physical Rehabilitation services for children are dedicated to enhancing and restoring functional ability and quality of life to children with acquired or congenital physical impairments or disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. So far, 3,736 pediatric patients have benefitted from the physical Rehabilitation services, while 6,587 have been fitted with devices.

About Fast Cables

Since its inception in 1985, Fast Cables Limited has emerged as Pakistan’s leading and most trusted electrical cable manufacturer. At Fast Cables, quality is our first priority, combined with superior customer service and affordability. Our emphasis on quality has made Fast Cables one of the most reliable brands in the Cable Industry of Pakistan and the choice of leading electrical consultants, engineers, and architects in the country.

About Indus Hospital & Health Network

Initiated by a group of professionals with the support of some philanthropists and businesspeople, in 2007, The Indus Hospital started its journey with a purpose to provide indiscriminate, quality healthcare to all in a state-of-the-art, paperless, 150-bed hospital in Korangi, Karachi.

The Hospital has now evolved into the Indus Hospital & Health Network, managing 13 hospitals across Pakistan. The Network also has a country-wide network of primary care clinics and outreach programs. The Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus, Karachi, is being expanded to a 1,350-bed facility.

At the same time, the Indus Hospital & Health Network — QF, NST & SMP Campus, a state-of-the-art 600-bed tertiary care hospital, has opened its doors in Lahore. Both hospitals are associated with the Indus University of Health Sciences.

The hi-tech blood center of IHHN has four regional blood centers in Multan, Bahawalpur, Jamshoro, and Karachi. IHHN runs four physical and rehabilitation centers in Karachi, Lahore, Muzaffargarh, and Badin. The Network also has six international partners — in USA, UK, UAE, Australia, Switzerland, and Canada.

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Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is the specific amount of wealth that a mature Muslim, who is Sahib-e-Nisaab, gives to the poor with the intention of Zakat, upon the completion of the Zakat year.
“And those in whose riches there is a specified right. For the one who asks and the one who is deprived.” (Qur’an 70:24-25)

The meaning of Nisab is a specific amount of four types of wealth, which if owned by a mature Muslim, Zakat will be compulsory upon. The four types of wealth are:

  • Gold (7.5 Tolas, 87.48 Grams)
  • Silver (52.5 Tolas, 312.36 Grams)
  • Business wealth (value of which equals 52.5 Tolas Silver)
  • Currency/Cash (value of which equals 52.5 Tolas Silver)

Zakat is not just a fundamental pillar of Islam. It is also a revolutionary concept with the potential to ease the suffering of millions around the world.
As Allah (SWT) tells us in the Holy Qur’an:
“And be steadfast in Salah (prayer), and give Zakah. Whatever good you send forth for yourselves, you will find it with Allah. Certainly, Allah is watchful of what you do.” (Qur’an 2:110)
It is also a right that the poor have over us.
“And those in whose riches there is a specified right. For the one who asks and the one who is deprived.” (Qur’an 70:24-25)

Zakat is 2.5% of the wealth one possesses above the Nisab.

If someone is a Muslim, non-Sayyid, and they do not possess 52.5 Tolas silver, or its value in gold, currency, business wealth, or wealth surplus to their needs, they are eligible to receive Zakat.

No, Zakat is only obligatory upon Muslims.

There are eight categories of people who are eligible to receive Zakat:
  1. The poor
  2. Needy
  3. Administrators of Zakat
  4. Those whose hearts have been recently reconciled
  5. Those who have been enslaved
  6. Those in debt
  7. In the cause of God
  8. Travellers (including refugees)
As Allah (SWT) tells us in the Holy Qur’an: The Sadaqat (prescribed alms) are (meant) only to be given to the poor, the needy, to those employed to collect them, to those whose hearts are to be won, ¹⁹in the cause of the slaves and those encumbered with debt, in the way of Allah and to a wayfarer. This is an obligation prescribed by Allah. Allah is All-Knowing, Wise.

‘Hawl’ refers to a lunar year. E.g. When a person achieves the Nisab for the first time, then from this date till the same date in the next lunar year his ‘Hawl’ is complete.

For Zakat to be due, it is a condition for one lunar year to have passed. If one lunar year hasn’t passed on someone’s wealth, then Zakat is not due.

Yes, Zakat will be due at the time of Zakat due date for this amount. Even though a year hasn’t passed on having the amount. This is known as ‘Maal-e-Mustafaad’ in Shariah terms, as in wealth received midway through a year.

The midway of a year is not taken into consideration, but the zakat due date is considered. For example, you Zakat due date is the first of Ramazan , and before the first of Ramazan, your wealth decreased to below the Nisab, but on the coming of the first of Ramazan, your wealth met the Nisab criteria, then Zakat will be due. The drop earlier in the year beneath the Nisab criteria will not be considered

Yes, you will still be required to pay Zakat of 2.5%. For the payment of Zakat, ‘intention’ or ‘Niyyat’ is mandatory and common charity/donation cannot be considered as Zakat. Therefore, you are required to calculate your Zakat on your Zakat calculation date and then the calculated amount may be given to the identified Mustahiq-e-Zakat either in full or in tranches throughout the year, with the intention of that amount being considered as Zakat only.

For every year that you owe Zakat, take 2.5% from the total wealth you had at the end of that year and pay that in Zakat. If you are not sure how much wealth you had, you must estimate it to the best of your ability. For example, it is now Ramazan 2022. You have not paid Zakat for the last 5 years. You need to work out how much wealth you owned every Ramadan for the last five years and pay 2.5% of that.

There is no Zakat on the wealth of a minor.

The best way for you to do this would be to take the jewellery to a jeweller and ask them to value just the gold and silver parts of the jewellery. The valuations they give will be the total on which you have to pay Zakat. Precious stones are not liable for Zakat.

If money for Hajj has been paid and the place has also been confirmed, then there is no Zakat on this amount. But if the Zakat date falls before payment, then there will be Zakat due on this amount.

Yes, Zakat is due on this amount. But it is up to you – you can either pay Zakat on the amount each year, or when the money is received, you can pay for the previous years.

If your friend accepted that he had the debt and did not deny it, then Zakat is due on this amount. Calculate your zakat here

Yes, you can exclude this loan, but if your wealth increased by Zil-Qadah, then Zakat will be due on the extra amount as well.

In this scenario, there is no Zakat due on the house value. However, whatever rent was received, add this to your other wealth on which Zakat is due and pay the total due Zakat amount for the Zakat year. Also, there is no Zakat on the house until you sell it. Once you have sold the house and received the money, then there will be Zakat payable on that amount, if it remains in your possession till your Zakat due date.

Every year at the time of paying Zakat, you would need to calculate the total selling price for all the goods for sale in your shop. For example, all the clothes for sale in your shop add up to a total selling value of a particular sum of money. You would add this to your other wealth when calculating your total payment.

If you haven’t received the funds, then Zakat isn’t due. But if you have received the funds, Zakat is due.

This amount is the group’s collective ownership. Thus, each participant will pay Zakat on his/her share, or permission can be given to one person who will pay Zakat from the fund on behalf of everyone.

In Shariah terms, poor and needy is classified as someone who does not have the Nisab amount in their ownership. The meaning of Nisab here is 52.5 tolas silver or the equivalent of that in cash/gold, or extra to what is needed.

Zakat cannot be given to ‘Usool’ and ‘Furuu’. ‘Usool’ is parents, grandparents and so on. ‘Furuu’ is children, grandchildren and so on. Similarly, Zakat cannot be given to husband or wife. Besides this, Zakat can be given to other relatives.

If the orphan doesn’t possess the ‘Nisab’, and he isn’t a ‘Sayyid’, then he can be given Zakat. If he possesses something of the value of nisab, he cannot be given Zakat.

Zakat can only be given in those projects wherein possession is achieved of the Zakat amount. This means the person who can claim Zakat and is eligible for Zakat payment becomes the owner of the amount. Thus, to give food, clothing, medicine etc. to a poor person from the Zakat money is permissible. And those projects wherein ownership of the Zakat money is not achieved, Zakat cannot be given for example, spending in Masajid, digging wells etc.

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