Distribution of zakat funds in Malaysia from the Maqasid Al-Syariah perspective

Meerangani, Khairul Azhar and Abdul Hamid, Mohammad Fahmi and Hashim, Siti Nurul Izza and Abd Wahab, Nor Azlina and Zulkefli, Ahmad Arif and Abu Bakar, Muhibbudin (2022) Distribution of zakat funds in Malaysia from the Maqasid Al-Syariah perspective. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12 (11). pp. 2450-2464. ISSN 2222-6990

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Abstract

Zakat is one of the primary economic resources for Islamic countries. Efficient and systematic management of zakat can increase the potential of zakat as an instrument for the development of Muslims. Therefore, optimum utilization of zakat funds is essential to improve every Muslim's quality and potential. In Malaysia, the administration and management of zakat are managed by the State Islamic Religious Council (IRC). IRC is responsible for determining the recipient's eligibility as well as the form of assistance appropriate to each recipient's background so that the service given can be utilized as best as possible. Zakat, as one of the sources of ummah development, should be used more practically to ensure that the maqasid behind the shari'ah of zakat is successfully realized. Therefore, this study was conducted to analyze the distribution of zakat funds in Malaysia according to the perspective of Maqasid Syariah. This theoretical study was carried out qualitatively through research on library data related to zakat and Maqasid al-Syariah, as well as content analysis of the website of each IRC to formulate aid and distribution of zakat funds implemented in each state. The study found that IRC has prepared various programs to improve the quality and competitiveness of asnaf, as well as fulfill Daruriyyat al-Khams, which is the preservation of religion, life, mind, property, and progeny. Therefore, every Muslim, especially the zakat payers, need to take the opportunity to be involved with IRC in ensuring that the results of the zakat fund can be optimized to develop Muslims in Malaysia.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Distribution, Zakat, Welfare, Maqasid Syariah, Islamic Religious Council
Subjects:	BPH Islamic Economics > BPH531 Zakat BPK Islamic law. Shari'ah. Fiqh > BPK36 Islamic law (General) > BPK78 Usul al-fiqh > BPK109 Sources of Islamic law > BPK121 Ijtihad > BPK125 Applicability of Ijtihad. Instances of application K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh > KBP173.25 Islamic law and other disciplines or subjects
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of English Language & Literature
Depositing User:	Dr Ahmad Arif Zulkefli
Date Deposited:	26 Feb 2024 12:11
Last Modified:	28 Feb 2024 14:16
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/110970

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