Zakat Case Study

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Zakat is an essential act ordained by Allah (The Glorified and Exalted) to be performed by every adult and able bodied Muslim. Zakat is one of the basic pillar of Islamic faith. The term zakat has three different connotations which are linguistic, theological and legal. Linguistically, zakat indicates cleansing or purification of something from dirt or filth and also praise, development and improvement. Theologically, zakat means spiritual purification resulting from providing zakat. Legally, zakat means transfer of ownership of specific prosperity to particular individuals under specific circumstances (Prof. Dr. Abdul Rahim Abdul Rahman,19??).
Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’ala) commands in the Quran, “Take alms out of their property, you would …show more content…

First, a corporation has been established under zakat enactment, for example Jabatan Zakat Negeri Kedah. This has been established under the Kedah Zakat Enactment 1955. The enactment was completely separated from the Kedah Administration of Islamic Law Enactment. Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak has been presented by virtue of Sarawak Islamic Council (Corporation) (Amendment) 1984 Ordinan Majlis Islam Sarawak (Perbadanan) (Pindaan) 1984 with a procedure of handling the collection and distribution of zakat as well as baitulmal asset (Ahmad & Shofian, …show more content…

Zakat administration in the various states and federal territories have gone through stages of development and restructuring with a perspective to enhance the organization of zakat equipment in providing effective support to the group as a whole. The matter has been highlighted by al-Qardhawiyy (2001) who detailed five specifications for the achievements of zakat organization viz. the growth of new sources for zakat, the collection of zakat from tangible and intangible properties, systematic zakat management, efficient zakat distribution and the thoroughness in the implementation of Islamic

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