A Case Study On The Distribution Of Zakat To Fi Sabilillah Recipients

Authors

  • Fatimah Az Zahrah Ahmadzin Student
  • Zaki Fadhil Azizan Syariah Department
  • Rafeah Saidon Associate Professor
  • Fadziani Yaakub Senior Lecturer

Keywords:

Zakat, Distribution, Recipients, Asnaf, Fisabilillah

Abstract

There are eight asnaf (recipients) of zakat specified by Allah S.W.T. in the Holy Quran, which include among them fi sabililah. However, there is a debate among scholars on the definition of fi sabilillah. Different interpretations are given by scholars. Contemporary scholars tend to widen the scope of fi sabilillah interpretation. The practice of giving zakat for educational purposes, i.e., for fi sabililah recipients, is an important strategy that can be implemented to lift this group out of poverty. It is a lifelong process of increasing one's self-worth. However, there are some fi sabilillah asnaf  who are still being neglected due to insufficient zakat support, especially in the current unstable economic situation. Therefore, this study aims to examine the zakat for education aid provided to asnaf fi sabilillah by Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), one of the largest fund management companies in Malaysia. The focus of the study is first to discuss PNB's practice regarding the interpretation of asnaf fi sabilillah according to fiqh and second to examine how PNB allocates zakat for fi sabilillah, i.e.,  for educational purposes. This research adopts qualitative methods by using interviews and content analysis of data from journals, articles, etc.  The findings of the research show that PNB generally adheres to the ijtihad of contemporary scholars in the definition of fi sabilillah, which indicates that it does not only subject itself to war or jihad. In addition, PNB works with several other organisations to facilitate the distribution of zakat for education to asnaf fi sabilillah.

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Author Biographies

Fatimah Az Zahrah Ahmadzin, Student

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Selangor.

Zaki Fadhil Azizan, Syariah Department

Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), Menara PNB, 201a, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah, Persekutuan.

Rafeah Saidon, Associate Professor

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam.

Fadziani Yaakub, Senior Lecturer

Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam.

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Interview

Associate Manager, Shariah Management Department, PNB. 7/12/2022

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Proceeding

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Thesis

DI, Alfatah. (2018). Sabilillah: Studi Kitab Tafsir al-Maraghiy Karya Ahmad Mustafa al- Maraghiy. Master thesis, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya.

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Published

2024-05-15

How to Cite

Ahmadzin, F. A. Z. ., Azizan, Z. F., Saidon, R., & Yaakub, F. (2024). A Case Study On The Distribution Of Zakat To Fi Sabilillah Recipients . Al-Qanatir: International Journal of Islamic Studies, 33(3), 203–210. Retrieved from https://www.al-qanatir.com/aq/article/view/865