ANALISIS TAFSIRAN ASNAF AL-GHARIMIN DI MALAYSIA

Purpose – The main purpose of this paper is to examine whether the interpretation of asnaf al-gharimin for each state in Malaysia encompassing all those who are eligible to receive zakat.Design – Content analysis based on secondary data is used as the main method in examining the interpretation of asnaf al-gharimin in every state in Malaysia.Findings – This study found that the interpretation of asnaf al-gharimin are not exhaustive and are not uniform among the states in Malaysia. Significance – Improvement of the interpretation of asnaf al-gharimin should be done by the relevant authorities.