Akademi Zakat (AZKA-PPZ) is pleased to announce the publication of the latest issue of the AZKA International Journal of Zakat & Social Finance (AZJAF), Vol. 6, No. 2 (2025). As the official journal dedicated to zakat and Islamic social finance research, AZJAF continues to provide a platform for academics, researchers, and practitioners to share innovative insights and scholarly contributions that strengthen the field.

A Platform for Knowledge and Collaboration

We are honored to see AZJAF grow steadily in reputation, readership, and scholarly impact. This achievement reflects the hard work of our authors, reviewers, and editorial team, as well as the support of institutions and readers worldwide who continue to engage with zakat and Islamic social finance scholarship.

AZJAF is indexed and abstracted by multiple platforms including MyCite, MyJurnal, Google Scholar, WorldCat, Crossref, CiteFactor, Scilit, ACADEMIA, and DRJI, ensuring that contributions reach a broad and diverse global audience.

Highlights of This Issue

The current volume brings together 10 thought-provoking articles, offering a wide spectrum of perspectives from different regions and contexts:

1. The Spiritual, Social, and Economic Impacts of Zakat on Its Payers: A Qualitative Study in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka

2. Exploring Waqf Management Models in Turkey: Implementation Potential and Adaptation Barriers in Indonesia

3. Zakat Management for Bengkalis Economic Transformation: A Comprehensive Empowerment Strategy

4. Tax–Zakat Relationship in Islamic Law

5. Exploring Zakat Distribution Methods and Payoffs Through Scoping Reviews

6. Driving Zakat Payment Decision in the Indonesian Zakat Institution: The Role of Shariah Audit, Accountability and Trust

7. A New Analytical Framework of Saudi’s Economic Diversification Through a Systemic Approach to Zakatable Assets

8. Traditional Approaches to Zakat Fund Management in Bangladesh: An Analysis of Mechanisms, Constraints, and Countermeasures

9. Digital Zakat Management in Muslim Countries: A Comparative Analysis Through a Literature-Based Lens

10. Efficiency Analysis of Indonesian Zakat Institutions at the Provincial Level

These studies collectively enrich our understanding of zakat and waqf management, explore new frameworks for economic transformation, and highlight the intersections of Islamic law, digital innovation, and institutional efficiency.

Access the Journal

🌏 All articles are freely accessible online at: https://azjaf.zakat.com.my
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Moving Forward

AZJAF remains committed to fostering intellectual dialogue and practical solutions in the field of zakat, waqf, and Islamic social finance. We invite scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to read, cite, and share these articles — and to consider contributing to future issues as authors or reviewers.

Together, we can continue building a stronger body of knowledge that empowers the ummah through zakat and Islamic finance.

✨ Congratulations once again to all authors and contributors of AZJAF Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025). Your dedication plays a vital role in advancing this field of knowledge.