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AZKA International Journal of Zakat & Social Finance (AZJAF), Vol. 6, No. 1 (2025), has been published online. Assalamualaikum. I want to express my gratitude to Allah SWT because of His will and blessing, AZKA International Journal of Zakat & Social Finance (AZJAF) has received MyCITE index recognition, in the year of 2024, by the Citation & Infometrics Center (PSI) of the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia. This is the first recognition, and the only journal with the of themed ZAKAT and SOCIAL FINANCE to receive such recognition in Malaysia and the world. I will also want to express my gratitude to Allah SWT that Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025) published successfully. Various issues related to Islamic social finance always arise and require discussions and research to ensure that the decisions and implementation are made in accordance with the best practices. This matter is essential to increase the community’s understanding of Islamic social finance and further increase people’s awareness about it, which will directly help the community in need. AZJAF Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025) is our regular issue features ten articles related to zakat, waqf and Islamic social finance. It is hoped that new research can continue being made to strengthen Islamic social finance among Muslims. Similarly, authoritative bodies and religious institutions can benefit from every research finding as guidance to establish policies or improve Islamic social finance’s management in Malaysia, especially in the future. The research and findings will give readers an understanding of an issue that is mostly a topic related to the current discussion. Thus, I would like to thank all the parties involved in contributing ideas and thoughts to make the publication of AZJAF a success. Therefore, I hoped that readers and all stakeholders could fully utilize the research results and information in this journal.   Dr. Muhsin Nor Paizin Editor-In-Chief AZKA International Journal of Zakat & Social Finance (AZJAF) March 2025.     🌏 Visit https://azjaf.zakat.com.my to view or download all articles for free. 📨 For more info, follow AZKA @ telegram: https://t.me/AZKAakademizakat

4 Mac 2025, Sabtu – OCBC AL-AMIN AZKA-PPZ CORNER UNIKL BERI RUANGAN KHUSUS PEMAHAMAN ZAKAT, WAKAF DAN KEWANGAN SOSIAL ISLAM. Sudut bacaan OCBC Al-Amin AZKA-PPZ di Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) sedia ruangan dengan akses kepada bahan bacaan ilmiah fizikal dan digital berkaitan zakat, wakaf dan kewangan sosial Islam. Ini adalah simbol komitmen PPZ-MAIWP dalam memperkukuh dakwah zakat serta wakaf dalam kalangan masyarakat terutamanya di peringkat pelajar dan warga Institusi Pengajian Tinggi (IPT). Perasmian OCBC Al-Amin AZKA-PPZ Corner ini telah dirasmikan oleh Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad, Tuan Syed Abdull Aziz Jailani Syed Kechik, Timbalan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif PPZ-MAIWP En. Mohammed Hassan, dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif UniKL, Prof. Ir. Dr. Azman Senin. Diharapkan OCBC Al-Amin AZKA-PPZ Corner ini akan menjadi pusat rujukan bagi mahasiswa, pensyarah dan seluruh warga UniKL.Turut diadakan dalam majlis ini ialah penyerahan sumbangan ‘Gerobok Rezeki’ UniKL daripada wakalah zakat OCBC Al-Amin berjumlah RM15,437.00 sebagai usaha membantu kebajikan mahasiswa UniKL.

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13 Februari 2025, Khamis – AZKA CORNER DIGITAL PERTAMA KINI DI UPTM Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) menjadi Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi (IPT) pertama di Malaysia yang dilengkapi kemudahan AZKA Corner Digital. Ini selepas ruangan sedia ada dinaiktaraf daripada penggunaan bahan bacaan zakat dan wakaf dalam bentuk fizikal kepada digital dengan penggunaan dua komputer sumbangan PPZ-MAIWP. Antara kandungan yang dapat diakses termasuk buku-buku, laporan kajian, jurnal rujukan berkaitan zakat dan wakaf hasil terbitan Akademi Zakat (AZKA) PPZ-MAIWP dan penerbit lain bagi kemudahan pelajar dan pensyarah. Majlis perasmian disempurnakan oleh Naib Canselor UPTM, Prof Madya Dr Sharifah Syahirah Sy Sheikh dan Penolong Pengurus Besar Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan PPZ-MAIWP, Hj Khairulazhar Samsudin. AZKA Corner UPTM telah tersedia sejak perasmiannya pada tahun 2023 dan telah dinaiktaraf selepas genap dua tahun menjadi sumber rujukan pelajar dan pensyarah. Terima kasih kepada UPTM atas komitmen dalam menyokong usaha dakwah zakat, semoga AZKA Corner Digital ini menjadi sumber ilmu bermanfaat seterusnya memberi inspirasi buat warganya untuk terus bersama PPZ-MAIWP memperkasa zakat dan wakaf.

8 Februari 2025, Sabtu – Kajian pembinaan Matlamat Pembangunan Zakat (ZDGs); memenuhi keperluan kerangka pelaksanaan zakat yang mantap. Alhamdulillah, satu sesi perbincangan ilmiah telah berjaya diadakan, menghimpunkan pakar dalam bidang pengurusan zakat, ekonomi Islam, serta pembuat dasar bagi membangunkan kerangka Zakat Development Goals (ZDGs) yang sistematik dan berpandukan prinsip Islam. Perbincangan ini dipimpin oleh barisan penyelidik berpengalaman seperti Prof. Emeritus Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh, Dr. Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan, dan Dr. Shereeza Mohamed Saniff, yang meneliti serta mengintegrasikan pandangan ilmiah daripada pelbagai pihak. Antara aspek utama yang dibincangkan termasuk keperluan mewujudkan kerangka pelaksanaan zakat yang kukuh, dengan matlamat yang jelas serta struktur dan disiplin yang tersusun bagi memperkasakan sistem zakat. Pelbagai idea bernas turut dikongsi, merangkumi strategi bagi memperkukuh pengurusan dan pembangunan zakat agar lebih berkesan dan mampan. Perbincangan ini turut disertai oleh wakil Majlis Agama Islam Negeri-negeri (MAIN), agensi mengurus zakat (AMZ), badan korporat, pihak bank, ahli akademik, serta wakil World Zakat Waqf Forum, yang bersama-sama menyumbang pandangan ke arah pemantapan ekosistem zakat. Diharapkan, inisiatif ini dapat mengangkat agenda zakat ke tahap yang lebih tinggi, sekaligus memberi impak besar dalam memperkasakan sistem zakat di Malaysia dan di peringkat antarabangsa. Round Table Discussion – Zakat Development Goals (ZDGs) ini merupakan anjuran Pusat Pungutan Zakat Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (PPZ-MAIWP) menerusi Akademi Zakat (AZKA) dengan kerjasama Pusat Kajian Pengurusan Pembangunan Islam (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).   8th February 2025, Saturday – Research on the development of Zakat Development Goals (ZDGs); meet the requirements of a robust zakat implementation framework. Alhamdulillah, a scientific discussion session was successfully held, bringing together experts in the field of zakat management, Islamic economics, as well as policy makers to develop a systematic framework of Zakat Development Goals (ZDGs) guided by Islamic principles. This discussion is led by a line of experienced researchers such as Prof. Emeritus Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh, Dr. Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan, and Dr. Shereeza Mohamed Saniff, who examines and integrates scientific views from various parties. Among the main aspects that were discussed included the need to create a strong zakat implementation framework, with clear goals and structured structure and discipline to empower the zakat system. Various brilliant ideas were also shared, including strategies to strengthen the management and development of zakat to be more effective and sustainable. This discussion was also attended by representatives of the State Islamic Religious Council (MAIN), zakat managing agency (AMZ), corporate bodies, banks, academics, as well as representatives of the World Zakat Waqf Forum, who together contributed views towards strengthening the zakat ecosystem. It is hoped that this initiative can raise the zakat agenda to a higher level, at the same time making a big impact in empowering the zakat system in Malaysia and internationally. Round Table Discussion – Zakat Development Goals (ZDGs) is organized by the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council’s Zakat Collection Center (PPZ-MAIWP) through the Zakat Academy (AZKA) in collaboration with the Islamic Development Management Study Center (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).