The Success Of Zakat Distribution And Aids For Sustaining Muallaf (New Convert) Belief And Thought: A Case Study
Zakat is one of the pillars of Islam that emphasises the socio-economic development. Any discussion on zakat in the context of worship cannot be disconnected from the socioeconomic factor, especially in aiding the underprivileged. The primary purpose of zakat is to redistribute wealth of the soci...
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| Format: | Conference Paper |
| Language: | en_US |
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Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
2016
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| Online Access: | http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/9907 |
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| Summary: | Zakat is one of the pillars of Islam that emphasises the socio-economic development. Any
discussion on zakat in the context of worship cannot be disconnected from the socioeconomic
factor, especially in aiding the underprivileged. The primary purpose of zakat is to
redistribute wealth of the society among the poor. Zakat is not purely welfare-oriented that
relies on the contribution of the giver but an obligation that must be carried out to qualified
recipients.Therefore, it is pertinent that the management of zakat is made efficient to ensure
that the rights of the recipients and the society, in general, will not be put in jeopardy. The
question is then raised regarding the type of zakat distribution or programmes pertaining to
the asnaf Muallaf. The objective of this article is to explore challenges and the success of
zakat distribution and aids for sustaining muallaf belief (Tauhid) and thoughts (Iman). The
methodology of this article is based on qualitative research through document analysis and
interview with zakat officer and respondents. This article has revealed that some challenges
and success perception said by the Muallaf as the zakat recipient benefited from the zakat
aids. Results show that State Islamic Religious Council should continue support and to
improve from time to time to a more comprehensive program that focus on sustaining the
Muallaf belief (Tauhid) and thoughts (Iman). |
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