Empowering Asnaf through Effective Distribution Practices: Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah (LZNK), Malaysia

Muhammad Saiful Islam Ismail; Farahdina Fazial; Noor Hidayah Kasim; Suhaida Abu Bakar

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI14.5067

Authors

Muhammad Saiful Islam Ismail Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah Branch, Sungai Petani Campus, Kedah, Malaysia
Farahdina Fazial Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah Branch, Sungai Petani Campus, Kedah, Malaysia
Noor Hidayah Kasim Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah Branch, Sungai Petani Campus, Kedah, Malaysia
Suhaida Abu Bakar Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah Branch, Sungai Petani Campus, Kedah, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI14.5067

Keywords:

Zakat, Distribution, COVID-19 endemic, LZNK

Abstract

The COVID-19 endemic has become a challenge to the LZNK in distributing zakat to asnaf in Kedah. This study aims to investigate the distribution practices of zakat carried out by LZNK. Qualitative was employed, where a semi-structured interview and thematic analysis were applied. The findings demonstrated two themes, strategic plan and advanced technology, identified as the main practices in distributing zakat. This article contributes by adding a new modification of the construct for themes that other zakat institutions in other countries can implement.

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