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MOHON PANDANGAN HUKUM PENETAPAN DEFINISI ASNAF FI SABILILLAH DAN KAEDAH PELAKSANAAN PENGAGIHAN FI SABILILLAH DI ZAKAT PULAU PINANG
What is the definition of the fi sabilillah zakat recipient category and its distribution scope at Zakat Penang?
Short answer
The Penang State Fatwa Committee defines fi sabilillah at Zakat MAINPP as efforts to strengthen the Shariah through jihad and da'wah by individuals, organisations, Islamic welfare or education institutions and state religious authorities.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Negeri Pulau Pinang (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Zakat
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Penang State Fatwa Committee defines fi sabilillah at Zakat MAINPP as efforts to strengthen the Shariah through jihad and da'wah by individuals, organisations, Islamic welfare or education institutions and state religious authorities. The listed areas include military jihad, higher education aid, religious classes, parish management, da'wah, community development, funding of MAINPP institutions, fatwa-related activities, research and publication, entrepreneurship programmes, and additional facilities and equipment for surau, religious schools and halls. Any other need may be determined by the Penang State Fatwa Committee.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Definisi asnaf fi sabilillah dan pelaksanaan pengagihannya di Zakat MAINPP ialah setiap usaha memperkasakan syariat melalui pelbagai medium jihad dan dakwah oleh individu, pertubuhan, institusi kebajikan/pendidikan Islam dan pihak berkuasa agama negeri.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “MOHON PANDANGAN HUKUM PENETAPAN DEFINISI ASNAF FI SABILILLAH DAN KAEDAH PELAKSANAAN PENGAGIHAN FI SABILILLAH DI ZAKAT PULAU PINANG”, 3 February 2025. http://efatwa.penang.gov.my/fatwa_details.php?fatwaid=1703. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/definition-fi-sabilillah-zakat-penang-distribution/