The role of Zakat as an Islamic social finance towards achieving sustainable development goals: a case study of Northern Nigeria

• Main Authors: Ibrahim Atah, Ummi, Mohammad Ali Nasr, Wafa, Mohammed, Mustafa Omar
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 1st Global Conference on Islamic Economics and Finance 2018 (GCIEF 2018) 2018
• Subjects: BP173.75 Islam and economics; HG3368 Islamic Banking and Finance; HJ1438 Public Finance In Islam
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/67124/1/67124_The%20Role%20of%20Zakat%20as%20an%20Islamic.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/67124/; https://ircief.org.my/gcief2018/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/6.-The-Role-of-Zakat-as-an-Islamic-Social-Finance-towards-Achieving-Sustainable-Development-Goals-A-Case-Study-of-Northern-Nigeria.pdf

Purpose: This study aims to explore the role of Zakat in addressing development challenges facing Nigeria and its potentiality in achieving sustainable development goals in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: The study adopts qualitative method by conducting library research and critically revi...