Ministry of Islamic Affairs has partnered with Ooredoo Maldives to enable donations to Waqf Fund via the m-Faisaa application. The service was inaugurated by Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Ahmed Zahir Ali, and the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ooredoo Maldives Khalid Al-Hamadi at a launch ceremony held at Masjidul Inara in Himmafushi, Kaafu Atoll.
Speaking at the ceremony, CEO Al-Hamadi said Ooredoo always works towards building communities and facilitating development by leveraging resources. Noting Waqf funds, even around the world are one of the most sustainable sources of funding for charitable causes, Al-Hamadi expressed delight to support the Waqf Fund established by the Islamic ministry by enabling people to make donations conveniently via Ooredoo's mobile money platform m-Faisaa.
Meanwhile, Islamic Minister Zahir stated many people within the communities want to make donations for the maintenance and development of mosques across the nation. He said the ministry has always worked to make it easier to deposit funds into the Waqf Fund established for this purpose.
Ooredoo Maldives revealed customers can simply scan the QR code placed at mosques via m-Faisaa on the Ooredoo application to donate to Waqf Fund. To kickstart the initiative, the first QR code was placed in Masjidul Inara in Himmafushi. Ooredoo said that QR codes to donate via m-Faisaa will be placed in other mosques as well in the near future.
The Waqf Fund was established by the Islamic ministry to facilitate donations for renovation and other needs of mosques across the country.