FatwaJohorZakat
PEMBENTANGAN SKIM PERBANKAN INTERNET (KUTIPAN ZAKAT) MELALUI BANK ISLAM MALAYSIA BHD., RHB BANK BHD., DAN MAYBANK BHD.
Is it permissible to pay zakat through internet banking at Bank Islam, RHB and Maybank on behalf of the Johor Islamic Religious Council?
Short answer
The Johor State Fatwa Committee ruled that the zakat collection scheme through internet banking by these three banks, on behalf of the Johor Islamic Religious Council, is permissible and even encouraged, as it makes it easier for Muslims to fulfil their obligation to pay zakat.
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 ruled that the zakat collection scheme through internet banking by these three banks, on behalf of the Johor Islamic Religious Council, is permissible and even encouraged, as it makes it easier for Muslims to fulfil their obligation to pay zakat. The scheme may be implemented promptly for the benefit and convenience of customers and to enhance the Council's image. It is conditional on following Sharia procedures and approaches.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Skim kutipan zakat melalui perbankan internet oleh Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, RHB Bank Berhad dan Maybank Berhad bagi pihak Majlis Agama Islam Johor adalah diharuskan, bahkan digalakkan
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. “PEMBENTANGAN SKIM PERBANKAN INTERNET (KUTIPAN ZAKAT) MELALUI BANK ISLAM MALAYSIA BHD., RHB BANK BHD., DAN MAYBANK BHD.”, 5 July 2004. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=910. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/paying-zakat-through-internet-banking-johor/