Technological transformation in Malaysian Zakat Institutions: a qualitative analysis

Che Mohd Salleh, Marhanum and Chowdhury, Mohammad Abdul Matin (2020) Technological transformation in Malaysian Zakat Institutions: a qualitative analysis. International Journal of Zakat, 5 (3). pp. 44-56. ISSN 2548-2335 E-ISSN 2541-1411

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Abstract

This research observes technology adoption among zakat institutions in Malaysia. To achieve this objective, a qualitativeapproach is adopted where the primary data is collected via observation of website or any related materials, which supports technology application among Zakat institutions in Malaysia. The materials including website, the information of online collection or payment system and others. The findings indicate that majority of the zakat institutions have started to utilize technology system in their organization, especially with regards to zakat payment. However, there is still lacking of technology usage for zakat distributions, awareness as well as zakat fund reporting to public. Overall, as zakat collection and distribution have involved millions of records and its management is still questionable by all parties, it is believed that technology will enhance the operations of zakat institutions to become more efficient and effective to distribute wealth to the needy. It is thus public trust towards the institutions is expected to increase.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	7080/87892
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Zakat;Technology;Malaysia; zakat collection; zakat distribution
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HG Finance > HG4301 Trust services H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > T Technology (General) > T173.5 Technology and Islam
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Finance
Depositing User:	Dr. Marhanum Che Mohd Salleh
Date Deposited:	20 Jan 2021 09:58
Last Modified:	20 Jan 2021 09:59
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/87892

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