Recently, social media and chat groups have been buzzing with debates about something interesting — “Infaq as marketing.” Some people support it, while others feel uncomfortable about the idea.
Let’s talk about it.
Imagine a small coffee seller who posts something like this:
“I want to prepare 50 cups of coffee for infaq for the mosque congregation today.
Each cup costs RM8, so if we collect RM400, we can provide coffee for everyone.”
For those unfamiliar, infaq means spending wealth in the path of Allah — similar to giving charity or donations to help others.
At first glance, this sounds like a beautiful initiative. People contribute money, the community receives something beneficial, and generosity spreads. Everyone wins… right?
Well, not everyone agrees.
The Debate Around “Infaq Marketing”
Some critics say this practice can sometimes look like using religious generosity as a marketing strategy. When businesses promote products under the banner of charity — but still charge full retail prices — it raises questions.
For example:
If the actual cost of making one cup of coffee is RM2, but it’s sold as “infaq coffee” at RM8, then the business is still earning profit from the campaign.
This leads to a bigger question:
Is it still purely charity if profit is involved?
Some people believe that if the intention is truly to encourage charity, the item should be sold at cost price, without profit.
Others argue that there is no problem at all, because:
The person encouraging infaq earns reward.
The person donating also earns reward.
The community still benefits.
In the end, it often comes down to intention (niat) — something deeply important in any form of worship or good deed.
A Balanced Perspective
Encouraging charity is always a good thing. But transparency matters.
One possible approach could be:
✔ Sell the item at cost price if it is truly meant for infaq.
✔ If the business needs profit to sustain operations, simply sell normally without labeling it as charity.
✔ Alternatively, invite people to donate directly to a charity fund, and let the organizers decide how the money should be used.
This keeps things clear and avoids confusion.
Because at the end of the day, charity should inspire trust, sincerity, and goodwill.
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💬 What do you think?
Have you ever seen businesses promote “infaq campaigns” while selling products at normal retail prices? Share your thoughts — the discussion might surprise you.
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