FatwaSabahZakat
ZAKAT PENGGAJIAN
Is salary zakat obligatory for Muslims in Sabah and how is it collected?
Short answer
The Sabah State Mufti's fatwa rules that salary zakat is obligatory on all Muslims in Sabah.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sabah State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa (Warta)
- Topic
- Zakat
Gazette evidence in the source: KOTA KINABALU, KHAMIS, 20 FEBRUARI 2003 [No. 8
Summary
The Sabah State Mufti's fatwa rules that salary zakat is obligatory on all Muslims in Sabah. It may be collected through salary deductions either monthly or yearly at the individual's choice, using the gold nisab of 85 grams. The Sabah Islamic Religious Council (Baitul Mal and Zakat Division) must prepare the collection mechanism, and deductions may only be made through Muslim Inland Revenue Board staff appointed as amil.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Zakat Penggajian adalah diwajibkan ke atas sekalian umat Islam di Negeri Sabah.
Read the full fatwa on the Sabah website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sabah State Mufti Department. “ZAKAT PENGGAJIAN”, 20 February 2003. https://mufti.sabah.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fatwa_Zakat_Penggajian.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-salary-zakat-obligatory-in-sabah/