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Fatwa Penerima Zakat Bawah Kategori Fi-Sabilillah
What does the zakat recipient category of fi sabilillah mean, and which activities qualify for it?
Short answer
Fi sabilillah originally refers to those who fight on the battlefield to defend Islam and raise the word of Allah.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Zakat
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Fi sabilillah originally refers to those who fight on the battlefield to defend Islam and raise the word of Allah. Some scholars have widened its meaning to cover all efforts to spread da'wah or uphold Islamic law among Muslims and non-Muslims, whether through speech or action. This share of zakat may not be given to activities that do not carry this meaning.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru, bahagian ini tidak boleh diberikan kepada mana-mana aktiviti yang tidak membawa maksud yang dinyatakan di atas.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Penerima Zakat Bawah Kategori Fi-Sabilillah”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/851-fatwa-penerima-zakat-bawah-kategori-fi-sabilillah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-of-fi-sabilillah-zakat-recipients/