When he first opened a small stall selling nasi lemak in Shah Alam, Mr. Hazwan never imagined that his small business would grow so rapidly. With a starting capital of RM500 and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, he began his days as early as 4 a.m. to prepare breakfast meals. Support from the local community enabled him to gradually increase his daily sales. Today, Mr. Hazwan owns two food trucks and employs several full-time staff.
However, business success is not measured by profit alone. One day, while reorganizing his business cash flow, Mr. Hazwan began to wonder: "Am I now obligated to pay zakat?" He began looking for information about how to calculate business zakat online. That search led him to the website tunaizakat.my. A platform for zakat payment through Selangor Zakat Board which provides a zakat calculator and comprehensive guidelines that made it easier for him to understand this responsibility more clearly.
With the help of the calculator, Mr. Hazwan found that his business profits had exceeded the nisab threshold. Therefore, he began to fulfill his Business Zakat for the first time, and made it an annual practice that he never missed. It became easier when the payment could be made online, saving time and not disrupting his daily routine as an entrepreneur.
Since then, Mr. Hazwan’s livelihood has continued to grow. He gained more customers, was offered food supply contracts at several government offices, and even received more catering requests for events. He believes that all of this is the result of the blessings from fulfilling his zakat obligation. “Zakat does not reduce your wealth—it purifies and expands it.” he said during an interview with the Tunai Zakat team.
What touched his heart the most was that Mr. Hazwan began to realize his zakat contributions were not just about fulfilling a religious obligation. They became the reason many asnaf could continue living — some received business aid, education, and even medical treatment. "I’m not doing business just for myself. This is my way of giving back to the community." he added.
If you’re an entrepreneur, start by understanding how to calculate business zakat you. Check whether you have reached the zakat obligation threshold, and fulfill it easily through the tunaizakat.my platform. Managed by Maahad Tahfiz Al-Fateh as an Assistant Amil. Selangor Zakat Board. Visit tunaizakat.my today. May your business also be blessed like Mr. Hazwan’s story.
*This story is inspired by a true story.
