Impact of empowerment, entrepreneurship and skill enhancement initiatives on poverty alleviation for asnaf zakat

• Main Authors: Mhd. Sarif, Suhaimi, Ismail, Yusof
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah 2024
• Subjects: BPH104 Islam and poverty; BPH830.3 Social systems. Urban groups. Cities and towns. Sustainable urban development; BPL27 Aims and objectives of education. Sustainable education; HF5387 Business ethics; HF5475.I74 Halal business, entrepreneur, marketing, management, and administration
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/112023/2/112023_Impact%20of%20empowerment%2C%20entrepreneurship%20and%20skill.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/112023/; https://journal.zakatkedah.com.my/current-issues/

Zakat is a wealth-based practice (a deed or an ‘ibadah) that aims to provide for the needs of the asnaf (eligible recipients) in society. In advanced and civilized societies, poverty persists, and the global community strives to eradicate it. Zakat and other forms of charity are expected to play a c...