EFFECTIVENESS OF ZAKAT DISTRIBUTION Prof Dr Muhammad Syukri Salleh ISDEV, Universiti Sains Malaysia At Royale Chulan Hotel Kuala Lumpur 9 April 207
THIS PAPER Measurement of Effectiveness 4 Political Intervention EFFECTIVENESS OF ZAKAT DISTRIBUTION Determinants of Zakat Distribution 2 3 Bureaucratic Mechanisms
MEASUREMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS Effectiveness = The degree to which objectives are achieved and the extent to which targeted problems are solved. The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result The capability of producing a desired result. Adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result. Producing a result that is wanted: having an intended effect. SUCCESSFUL ACCOMPLISHMENT OF OBJECTIVES WITH DESIRED/EXPECTED RESULT
MEASUREMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS NAS OBJECTIVES EXPECTED/DESIRED RESULTS Take alms out of their property, you would cleanse them and purify them thereby... (9:03). Surah Al- Taubah 9:03).. To cleanse and purify the Muzakkir and Asnaf (Al- Taubah 9:03). Maximising zakat collection CONTEMPORARY TREATMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS Allah will certainly aid those who aid His (cause); for verily Allah is Full of Strength, Exalted in Might, (able to enforce His Will). (They are) those who, if We establish them in the land, establish regular prayer and give their Zakat, enjoin the right and forbid wrong: with Allah rests the outcome of all affairs. (Surah Al-Hajj 22:40-4). 2. To obtain Allah s help (Al- Hajj 22:40-4). Easing in all deals
MEASUREMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS NAS OBJECTIVES EXPECTED/DESIRED RESULTS My Mercy extends to all things. That (Mercy) I shall ordain for those who have God-consciousness and give their Zakat and those who believe in Our Signs. (Surah Al-A`raf 7:56). But (even so), if they repent, establish regular prayers, and give their Zakat, they are your brethren in Faith. (Surah Al- Taubah 9:). 3. To attain Allah s mercy (Al-A`raf 7:56). 4. A sign of Brotherhood (Al- Taubah 9:). Barakah, Mardhatilah Unity, tolerance, helpful, responsible, etc CONTEMPORARY TREATMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS
MEASUREMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS NAS OBJECTIVES EXPECTED/DESIRED RESULTS The Believers, men and women, are protectors one of another: they enjoin what is just and forbid what is evil: they observe regular prayers, pay their Zakat and obey Allah and His Messenger. On them will Allah pour His Mercy: for Allah is Exalted in power, Wise. (Surah Al- Taubah 9:7). The mosques of Allah shall be visited and maintained by such as believe in Allah and the Last Day, establish regular prayers, and pay their Zakat and fear none (at all) except Allah. (Surah Al- Taubah 9:8). Who are active in paying Zakat. (Surah Al-Mu minun 23:4). 5. A distinctive feature of the Faithful community (Al-Taubah 9:7). 6. Enlivening mosques (Al-Taubah 9:8). 7. A distinctive quality of the True believers (Al-Mu minun 23:4). Establishment of Islamic Community Active and beneficial mosques (localisation of zakat) Good attributes (mahmudah) CONTEMPORARY TREATMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS. Eradication of Poverty 2. Economic Empowerment 3. Socio-Economic Justice 4. Social Security Note: No problem with the tangibles above, but the exclusion of the intangibles is problematic - imbalance.
Keusahawanan SEMINAR ON ZAKAT, WAQF AND SADAQAH 2 DETERMINANTS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ZAKAT DISTRIBUTION Tangible achievements Intangible achievements Wakaf Identification of asnaf Distribution mechanisms 3 Outcomes of Zakat Distribution 2 Distribution of Zakat Collection of Zakat Identification of muzakkir Identification of zakat sources Collection mechanisms Winning muzakkir s confidence Construction of positive image
3 BUREAUCRATIC MECHANISMS BUREAUCRATIC MECHANISMS COLLECTION VS DISTRIBUTION Collection > Distribution Distribution > Collection 2 CENTRALISATION VS LOCALISATION JAWHAR vs IRCs ZMCs vs ZMCs Agencies ZMCs vs Muzakkir & Asnaf 3 PROFESIONALISM VS TRADITIONALISM ZMCs vs IRCs (Baitulmal) ZMCs (Collection) vs IRCs (Distribution)
4 POLITICAL INTERVENTION 4 Federal vs State JAWHAR + IRCs 2 Islamic Religious Council vs Zakat Management Centres Paternal attitude of IRCs State vs State Other state s collection and distribution encroachment 3 State vs Zakat Management Centres Governing politicians intervention in state s zakat affairs
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