Author/Authors :
Muhammad, Fidlizan Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) - Faculty of Management and Economics - Department of Economics, Malaysia , Hussin, Mohd Yahya Mohd Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) - Faculty of Management and Economics - Department of Economics, Malaysia , Awang, Salwa Amirah Politeknik Sultan Azlan Shah (PSAS) - Department of General Studies, Malaysia , Mohamed, Abdul Majid Tahir Sultan Zainal Abidin University (UniSZA) - Faculty of Law, Malaysia
Abstract :
This article aims to analyse the zakat payment method implemented by the Pusat Pungutan Zakat – Wilayah Persekutuan (PPZ-MAIWP). Based on data from 2003 to 2009, PPZ-MAIWP has recorded a positive trend of total annual zakat collection. This increasing trend was driven by the PPZ-MAIWP initiative to implement a variety of payment mechanisms in line with the needs and technological change. Thus, their initiatives can become a model to other charity institutions. Furthermore, it will also provide opportunities and facilitate Muslims in Malaysia fulfilling the Islamic pillars.
Keywords :
Zakat , collection , payment mechanism , Islamic pillars.
