Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Zakat Affairs Department, has issued its 2025 Zakat Share Ratios Bulletin for companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), covering 45 companies across key sectors including banking and financial services, insurance, consumer goods and services, transport, industry, trade, real estate, and telecommunications.
The bulletin aims to facilitate the calculation of zakat on shares held by investors and enable shareholders to fulfill their religious obligations accurately and conveniently.
Director of the Zakat Affairs Department Mohammed Abdul Latif Al Mahmoud, said the annual publication reflects the department’s longstanding commitment to supporting shareholders by providing reliable zakat calculations based on sound Shariah principles and accounting standards.
He noted that the bulletin serves as an important reference for investors, helping them determine the zakat due on their shareholdings and ensuring timely payment in accordance with Islamic requirements.
Al Mahmoud emphasized that the Zakat Affairs Department is the official government entity in Qatar responsible for collecting zakat funds and distributing them to eligible beneficiaries within the country. Beyond collection and distribution, the department also provides advisory, Shariah, and accounting services related to zakat calculations for individuals and businesses.
He explained that the share zakat ratios are prepared through a rigorous methodology involving detailed analysis of the financial statements of listed companies. The process is conducted by a specialized team of Shariah researchers and financial accountants with expertise in corporate zakat, ensuring that the approved ratios comply with Islamic jurisprudence and recognized accounting regulations.
As part of its ongoing digital transformation efforts, the department has continued to enhance its electronic services to make zakat calculation and payment more accessible. Al Mahmoud highlighted the recent launch of a Corporate Zakat Calculator through the department’s website and smart application, enabling business owners and entrepreneurs to calculate their companies’ zakat obligations quickly and accurately according to approved Shariah standards.
He added that shareholders can also benefit from the Share Zakat Calculator available on the department’s digital platforms. The tool allows users to calculate zakat on their shares based on their ownership intention—whether for investment or trading purposes. The integrated platform further provides calculators for cash, gold, silver, and corporate zakat.
