Zakat institution in Malaysia: Problems and issues

• Main Authors: Ab Rahman A., Alias M.H., Omar S.M.N.S.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kolej University Islam Sultan Azlan Shah 2017
• Subjects: Amils (zakat collectors); Asnafs (beneficiaries); Ummah (community); Zakat (tithes)
• Online Access: http://ddms.usim.edu.my:80/jspui/handle/123456789/15425

Zakat administration in Malaysia is a State matter in particular relating to the passing of regulations and statutes. The respective Heads of States (the rulers) are heads of Islam as enshrined in the Federal Constitution. This paper gives a chronicle of the transformation and phases of development...