FatwaJohorZakat
CADANGAN PENAMBAHAN SIGHAH BERHUBUNG PERMOHONAN FATWA TAKRIFAN ASNAF RIQAB, GOLONGAN YANG BOLEH DIKATEGORIKAN ASNAF RIQAB DAN KAEDAH PENGAGIHANNYA
Who counts as an asnaf riqab recipient and how is riqab zakat distributed in Johor?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee defines riqab as freeing Muslims from bondage and domination, whether physical or mental.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Zakat
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor State Fatwa Committee defines riqab as freeing Muslims from bondage and domination, whether physical or mental. The scope of asnaf riqab is widened to include slaves and individuals striving to free themselves from bondage of power, freedom, wealth, thought, ignorance, poverty, chronic illness, and situations leading to apostasy or threats to life. Those in bondage may be considered for programmes such as restoring faith and conduct, education, and rescuing victims of crime, abuse and human trafficking. Spending comes from the Johor Zakat and Fitrah Fund from 1441 Hijrah (2020 CE), and education funding under fi sabilillah is transferred to riqab.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Asnaf Riqab yang disepakati oleh para ulama adalah hamba mukatab iaitu hamba yang mengadakan perjanjian dengan tuannya untuk membayar sejumlah wang atau lainnya, sebagai tebusan untuk membebaskan dirinya.
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “CADANGAN PENAMBAHAN SIGHAH BERHUBUNG PERMOHONAN FATWA TAKRIFAN ASNAF RIQAB, GOLONGAN YANG BOLEH DIKATEGORIKAN ASNAF RIQAB DAN KAEDAH PENGAGIHANNYA”, 25 August 2019. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=1361. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/definition-of-asnaf-riqab-and-zakat-distribution-johor/