ZakÄt Administration: An Analysis of the Past Approach
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https://doi.org/10.31436/ijema.v26i1.533Keywords:
ZakÄt, QurʾÄn, Sunnah, FÄ« sabilillÄh, MismanagementAbstract
ZakÄt is one of the five pillars of IslÄm and even though it is a system designed by AllÄh the Almighty, it has faced many challenges across the centuries in its implementation. The main objectives of zakÄt were well achieved during the early generations, from the time of the Prophet to the time of the Rightly Guided Caliphs. This success was a result of strict adherence to the text of SharÄ«Ê¿ah which is supposed to be understood literally in this matter. However, this is not the case in our contemporary era where mismanagement of zakÄt occurs due to interference by those in authority and inappropriate ijtihad which have become obstacles that hinder achievement of the zakÄt system objectives. The system is divinely revealed by AllÄh and this is proof of its perfection and accuracy and thus needs no modification or change. The paper focuses on certain key issues of concern in managing the collection, preservation and distribution of zakÄt. Unless these points are managed as prescribed by the SharÄ«Ê¿ah, the zakÄt objectives cannot be achieved.
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