DHAKA, April 10, 2022 (BSS) - 'Nagad Islamic' has included a number of
features for the muslim customers, including Zakat calculator and a range of
Islamic lifestyle services on its app and website.
 
From now on, customers will be able to calculate their own zakat using 'Nagad
Islamic' without any hassles. Customers will also be able to access all the
daily prayer services, including free audio recitation of the Holy Quran, on
this platform.

Through 'Nagad Islamic' which is being run under its Shariah Supervisory
Committee, customers will be able to donate Zakat on a regular basis,
calculating the accurate amount of Zakat at their convenience in a hassle-
free way, said a press release here.
 
The 'Nagad Islamic' Account has been in operation for the last three years,
assuring Islamic financial management for the customers. Customers are using
this interest-free MFS account to make donations, payments for Hajj tours and
travels and Islamic insurance.

Considering the growing customer demand, Zakat Calculator, the latest feature
of 'Nagad Islamic' will potentially simplify the process of calculating Zakat
for the customers.

Users can now easily calculate Zakat from Nagad Islamic website
(https://nagadislamic.com.bd). To calculate the amount of Zakat customers
must first select the Zakat Calculator option on the 'Nagad Islamic' website.
The service will also be available on Nagad App soon.

Customers will also be able to pay zakat directly to over 20 Islamic and
zakat donation organisations via 'Islamic Nagad' if they choose. The
calculated amount of Zakat can be sent directly to the merchant numbers of
the donation organisation by selecting the 'Donation' option from the 'Nagad
Islamic' app. This will allow customers to carry out all Zakat-related
operations from their mobile phones with ease.

In addition, consumers can conveniently access all the services associated
with daily prayers by clicking on 'Islamic Life' and 'Ibadat Pratidin' on the
website. The features include fasting and prayer schedule, free recitation of
Al-Quran and Hadith with audio and Bangla meaning. All Islamic content in
'Nagad Islamic' has been certified by the 'Islamic Foundation Bangladesh.'

Rahel Ahmed, chief executive officer (CEO) of Nagad and a member of Nagad
Islamic Shariah Supervisory Committee, said, "Along with other Islamic
services, we are pleased to ensure that customers can now do accurate Zakat
calculations just using their mobile phones."