How to ask for donations, zakat or sadaqah

Say who the help is for, what happened, how much is needed and which account donations should go to, in a few plain lines, and share it with people who know you. Waseela turns those details into a free post for WhatsApp, and donors pay the person directly.

What to include

A short title, such as "Heart surgery for my sister". The city. What happened and what the money is for, in a few sentences. The amount needed. A contact number. The bank account or mobile wallet for donations, with the account title exactly as the bank shows it.

Zakat or sadaqah

If you are asking for zakat or sadaqah (sadqa), say so in the description, so donors know which they are giving.

Getting the account details right

Copy the IBAN or account number from your banking app instead of typing it. If an IBAN looks mistyped, the form asks you to look again. The post carries the account details in a QR code that any phone can scan and copy, and you can add your bank's payment QR as well.

Asking for someone else

You can make an appeal on someone else's behalf, and they can stay unnamed: tick Anonymous, and the description starts with "Requesting anonymously." The account title still shows, because a transfer needs it.

Sharing it

Download the post and share it as a WhatsApp status, in family and community groups, and on Facebook and Instagram. Sign in to publish it as a page with its own link. Waseela doesn't verify posts yet, so people judge yours by who shares it and what it says.

Free, with nothing in between

Waseela is free and never handles the money. Donations go straight to the account on the post, and Waseela takes no cut.