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Title: Empowering Education Among Asnaf Through Distribution Of Zakat From The Perspective Of Maqasid Syariah. Author:Halim Ismail (IIUM) & Noor Azizi Ismail (USIM) Abstract:This study examines the empowerment of education among the asnaf through the distribution of zakat according to the perspective of maqasid syariah. This study presents the debate of scholars regarding the distribution of zakat to strengthen the education of asnaf and its implementation in Malaysia. This study was conducted using content analysis methods through deductive, inductive, and comparative methods. Studies show that, through the perspective of maqasid syariah, the distribution of zakat to asnaf can increase the level of education of this group. Keywords: asnaf zakat, education, maqasid syariah Read full article: https://doi.org/10.51377/azjaf.vol3no1.92  

Title: Improving Livelihood at Household Level with Zakat Based Conscious Financing. Author:Lyla Latif (Teaching Fellow at the University of Warwick and CEO of Lai’Latif & Co.) Abstract:This paper explores spending zakat to support the financial improvement of women from low- or no-income households. It assesses the feasibility of remitting zakat over the m-pesa platform. M-pesa is a Kenyan mobile banking app that allows subscribers to send and receive money through their mobile phones without the use of the internet. The theory underpinning the paper’s analysis on the use of zakat to support the economic improvement of women is based on tax justice and social extraction. Taken together these theories suggest that redistribution can also be facilitated by non-state actors who apply their own norms in regulating how to spend their collective revenue towards improving lives. As such, the paper therefore, starts the discussion by highlighting the need for redistribution using taxes, extends the conception of conventional tax to include zakat and justifies this position by interrogating whether the Kenyan fiscal space and its constitution can recognise zakat as part of tax system that supports the state to promote social and economic wellbeing. Whether zakat contributes to the social and economic improvement of people is examined by inquiring into a specific case study of Mama Riziki. The paper employs the discursive approach and is based on a mixed methods approach. The findings reveal that zakat based conscious financing can improve livelihoods at a household level. Keywords: economic improvement, Kenya, non-state Muslim actors, women, zakat Read full article: https://doi.org/10.51377/azjaf.vol3no1.91

Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman, Chairman of PPZ-MAIWP, has presented a topic titled “Innovation and Technology Optimization for Increasing The Collection and Distribution of Zakat and Waqf“. This topic presents the efforts that have been carried out especially in terms of the use of innovation and the latest technology by PPZ-MAIWP, that have successfully contributed to positive and proud achievements. PPZ-MAIWP is seen to have carried out their duties with excellence, however should continue to find new ways to further expand knowledge and spread zakat preaching to the community. The World Zakat and Waqf Forum (WZWF) as an international platform of the Zakat and Waqf movement, has a pivotal role in synergizing global Zakat and Waqf stakeholders to alleviate poverty and improve the status of welfare of the ummah. Therefore, with the mercy of Allah, the World Zakat and Waqf Forum has conducted the 11th World Zakat and Waqf Forum International Conference and Annual Meeting 2022 on 28th-30th September 2022 which took place in Leeds, United Kingdom, under the theme “Islamic Philanthropy Leadership in a Global Cost of Living Crisis”. This conference has discussed various current and strategic issues on global zakat and waqf development. To sum up these 3 (three) days discussion, the World Zakat and Waqf Forum states the following resolutions: First, The WZWF needs to formulate code of conduct in 2023 in order to strengthen zakat and waqf member institutions of the WZWF to be more effective and efficient;Second, Cooperation and partnership between government zakat and waqf institutions and NGOs by paying attention to sharia aspects and regulatory compliance in each WZWF member country are highly needed;Third, Encourages the member country to improve the capacity of human resources and enhance the professionalism of Amil and Nazir, therefore it is necessary for the WZWF to have a professional certification standard for Amil and Nazir;Fourth, Prompts all WZWF member countries to recognize and apply the Zakat Core Principles (ZCP) and Waqf Core Principles (WCP) documents along with the technical notes that have been ratified by the WZWF Annual Meeting;Fifth, Cooperates with local zakat and waqf philanthropy institutions to provide assistance and advocacy for zakat and waqf services as a form of WZWF’s contribution and attention to zakat and waqf management in Muslim minority countries.Sixth, The members agree to explore and implement a tiered membership fee in the WZWF Statute for all WZWF member countries and member institutions. The World Zakat and Waqf Forum agrees to conduct the next forum, 12th World Zakat and Waqf Forum International Conference and Annual Meeting 2023, in Kedah, Malaysia. May Allah SWT bless our endeavors in upholding global zakat and waqf movement for a better future of the Ummah.

Buku ini membincangkan pandangan syarak dan potensi kutipan zakat al-Mustaghallat terhadap industri yang berkaitan dengannya. Kepentingan buku ini juga untuk mengenal pasti sumber baru zakat al-Mal al-Mustafad serta meramalkan jumlah kutipan baru bagi institusi zakat di Malaysia secara amnya, dan memperkayakan rujukan penyelidikan syariah. 🌏 Muat turun percuma di: https://bit.ly/ska10-2022 Untuk lebih banyak info layari https://azka.zakat.com.my/azkacorner/

AZKA Corner keempat berada di Kolej Islam Teknologi Antarabangsa (KITAB) Pulau Pinang. Ia diwujudkan dengan kerjasama Etiqa Takaful. Disini, buku-buku zakat banyak dimanfaatkan oleh pelajar-pelajar, penysarah serta penyelidik yang berminat mendalami tentang zakat. Lokasi AZKA Corner @ KITAB: Pulau Pinang (https://goo.gl/maps/WgBdiJyC2ynYcQ1U7) Untuk lebih banyak info layari https://azka.zakat.com.my/azkacorner/

AZKA Corner ketiga terletak di Perpustakaan Akademi Pengajian Islam Universiti Malaya (APIUM). Disini, buku-buku zakat banyak dimanfaatkan oleh pelajar-pelajar pengajian Islam, serta penyelidik yang berminat mendalami tentang zakat. Lokasi AZKA Corner @ UM: Perpustakaan Akademi Pengajian Islam Universiti, 50603 Kuala Lumpur (https://goo.gl/maps/1zjw2mVTNmBbk9KZ7) Untuk lebih banyak info layari https://azka.zakat.com.my/azkacorner/