LZS chief coordinating officer Abdul Basith Hamid said the scope of tithe distribution in Selangor was based on shariah laws, covering eight categories of deserving recipients.

He was commenting on its new motto which went viral on the social media and WhatsApp.

He said the new motto replaced the old motto “Menerajui Perubahan” (Spearheading Change), adding that it carries the message that zakat was specifically for Muslims to benefit the community economically and socially.

Abdul Basith said if the hardcore group were helped, it would indirectly improve a state or nation and benefit all citizens regardless of race or religion.

He said LZS was not connected to or influenced by anyone including political parties, and would continue to provide aid to the hardcore poor in Selangor.

“The LZS abides by the Islamic Administration Enactment (Selangor) 2003 and the Zakat and Fitrah Regulations (Selangor) 2012 in the distribution and collection of tithes in Selangor,” he said.