Zakat practices among Muslim migrant workers in Malaysia

Duasa, Jarita (2023) Zakat practices among Muslim migrant workers in Malaysia. Share: Jurnal Ekonomi dan Keuangan Islam, 12 (2). pp. 451-477. ISSN 2089-6239 E-ISSN 2549-0648

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Abstract

Zakat, one of the five pillars of Islam, is a religious obligation for Muslims worldwide, irrespective of their place of residence or work. This research investigates the factors influencing the likelihood of Muslim migrant workers in Malaysia to pay zakat fitr and zakat income. Data was collected via a survey conducted in the Wilayah Persekutuan area (Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya), and analyzed using logistic regression. The study found that the propensity to pay zakat fitr is primarily influenced by the workers’ knowledge of zakat fitr and their employment sector. In contrast, the likelihood of paying zakat income is significantly determined by gender (with males being more likely), income level, knowledge of zakat income, and the motivational factors of religiosity and recognition. The study also revealed that the respondents’ willingness to pay zakat in Malaysia in the future is likely influenced by their understanding of the zakat distribution system in the country. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and zakat institutions in enhancing the efficiency of zakat collection and distribution. Further research is recommended to validate these findings in other contexts and among different demographic groups.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Migrant workers, zakat fitr, zakat income, Malaysia
Subjects:	BPH Islamic Economics BPH Islamic Economics > BPH531 Zakat
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Economics Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. Jarita Duasa
Date Deposited:	23 Aug 2024 08:57
Last Modified:	23 Aug 2024 08:57
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/114008

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